"The character and charm of the Glastonbury community which convinced us to move here in 1991 are alive and well despite the challenges created by the town’s growth.  My wife and I have had the good fortune to witness first hand the quality and value provided by our education system as our son entered the newly renovated high school this year.

Four years ago, I committed to resolving our lack of adequate educational facilities, controlling budget growth while maintaining excellence, and working across political boundaries to solve problems.  We have made great improvements to our facilities: completed on time and within budget.  Annual budget increases have been kept under control, and we continue to provide a better education for less money then surrounding towns as described by the Yankee Institute for Public Policy's study “The Value Gap” which evaluated the relationship between spending and achievement for Connecticut's schools.

The residents of Glastonbury have stepped up time and again to support those of us who presented them with real solutions to educational needs.  I pledge to continue providing those solutions.”

• Board of Education 2003-Present
• Chairman, Board Facilities and Strategic Planning Committee
• Board Budget and Personnel Committees
• Board representative, Public Building Commission

Professional Background

• Investigator for the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office in the Superior Court Juvenile Matters.  Prior to that, twenty-one years with the West Hartford Police Department

Other Experience

• President, West Hartford Police Local #1283 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – 1991-1995
• Secretary , AFSCME Local #1283 – 1995-1999
• Executive Vice-President, AFSCME Council 15  (representing police officers in over 50 Connecticut cities and towns) – 1991-1999.

Education

• Associate Degree, Police Science, State University of New York at Farmingdale
• BA, Public Administration, Central Connecticut State University

Personal

• Resident of Glastonbury for 16 years
• Married to Barbara; son, Chris, attends Glastonbury High School

If you would like to contact me, I can be reached at 633-5152 or by email at jrz132@aol.com

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