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08/30/2017 09:34 AMIncumbent Bruce Farmer has received the Republican Town Committee endorsement for his re-election run. Farmer, a former executive in the reinsurance industry handling multi-million-dollar claims, said his career “enabled me to hit the ground running when first elected.”
“I’ve already initiated protocols and business practices which I believe have not been used in the administration of the town before,” he said.
Farmer cited the money the town has received in various grants as his proudest accomplishment.
“We have applied for and received hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants,” Farmer said.
Farmer named economic development as a main concern going forward.
“In making difficult decisions for the future of our town, it’s essential that we focus on the financial sustainability of the town, our infrastructure, children’s education, and economic developments and continue to toward these objectives,” said Farmer. “A primary focus was and still is economic development, at the same time always considering, preserving, and protecting, Clinton’s quality of life, safety, and environment.”
Farmer said there’s a possible offer on the Unilever site in town that “looks promising.” Farmer said the proposed purchaser has been made aware that the town desires a mixed-use development at the property.
“We continue to stay in touch with the purchaser to see if it does close,” Farmer said.
Newer projects Farmer cited include the new CVS to be built downtown and an expansion to the train station, “which will go out to bid in April of next year, according to the state,” said Farmer.
“As to this year’s primary scheduled for Sept. 12, I believe in the process as it gives more choices for the voters to consider with regards to the two major parties prior to the November election. It’s important to remember this process should be and must be about the voters and their families and our collective future as we move our town forward,” said Farmer.