2025 Patch Candidate Profiles: Renie Besaw​ Tolland Town Council

TOLLAND, CT — Renie Besaw is running for a town council seat in Tolland.

Candidate's Name:
Renie Besaw

What office are you seeking?
Town Council

What town do you live in?
Tolland

Campaign Website
https://tolandrepublicans.org

Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Controller

Family:
I am married with two daughters.

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Elected Board of Education Tolland 4 years

Why are you seeking this office?
Volunteer to serve the town in an overall capacity.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Financial, and I hope to help find new streams of revenue to help relieve some of the burden on the taxpayer

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I am fiscally conservative and believe we should budget and spend accordingly. While the other party says they will listen to the voters, their voting record does not reflect that.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
All issues that are brought before the town coucil.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I have many years of experience in accounting and human resources as well as a total of 8 years of public service including budget review and preparation, finance committee participation and union negotiations.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Have the courage of your convictions.

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