Patch Candidate Profile: Carl Weinberg For Stamford Board Of Representatives

STAMFORD, CT — Election Day on Nov. 4 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot.

Patch reached out to candidates for office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing the city.

Candidate's Name:
Carl Weinberg

What office are you seeking?
Board of Representatives, District 20

What town do you live in?
Stamford

Campaign Website
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Party Affiliation:
Democrat

Occupation:
Retired partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Family:
Wife Dana, 69, leader of the Sensory Garden at the Bartlett Arboretum. Two children who attended Northeast School, Turn of River Middle School, and Westhill High School.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Stamford Board of Representatives, 2023-Present
Stamford Personnel Commission, 2014-2023

Why are you seeking this office?
At my most basic, I am a problem solver and communicator. In my view, that’s what the job of District Representative is all about. I focus my efforts on constituent service and communication, because it’s what I do best and it’s what I believe the residents of District 20 want. If reelected, I will continue to deliver outstanding constituent service – responding quickly to every inquiry I receive from constituents and solving the problems that concern them. And I will continue to use social media to provide timely news and analysis about the actions of Stamford's city government.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
In District 20, my top priority is road safety – for drivers, walkers, and cyclists. During my tenure on the Board of Reps, the police have increased their patrols in District 20, and the Traffic Department has installed dozens of new road signs to alert drivers to potential hazards. But that’s not enough. For example, well-paved roads are safe roads. District 20 started with 22 roads on the Mayor’s Top 200 paving list. I worked with the Road Maintenance Department to add four more roads to the list so far, plus another seven roads that will be paved following the completion of the Perna Lane neighborhood’s sewer project. I will work with the Traffic Department to get an additional five D20 roads added to the paving list. I also aim to work with the Traffic Department to install at least five electronic speed monitors on our winding country roads, where accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists are especially high-risk.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
This question sounds like an invitation to knock the other party’s candidate, which I won’t do. I have a proven track record of outstanding communication and constituent service. I also have developed strong relationships within City government that enable me to get things done for my constituents.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
District 20 has three major city parks – Susan Nabel Park at Chestnut Hill, Scofieldtown Park, and Dorothy Heroy Park. It is also home to three of Stamford’s most important cultural institutions – the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, and the Stamford History Center. I will continue to work to increase funding for these entities, for the benefit of District 20 residents and the entire city.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I run on my record of accomplishment over the 2 ½ years I’ve served on the Board of Representatives. District 20 residents know me, and they know my record for responsive constituent service and informative communication. I trust their judgment about my qualifications.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
The best advice I ever received was to “own the problem.” It doesn’t matter if I caused the problem or not. If it’s affecting me or the people whom I represent, then I’ve got the responsibility to try and solve it.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
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