EXPERIENCED
LEADERSHIP
A common sense leader focused on relationships, collaboration, accountability
and good local government.
Smart management of municipal finances and clarity about where your dollars go will remain a priority for Wendy. We continue to maintain a AAA bond rating, highlighting strong financial management in town. Our budget came in below COLA and was unanimously approved by three boards and the public.
We will continue working to ensure Simsbury delivers the best value for education, safety, recreation and town services, while securing our natural resources.
Simsbury's economic growth will enable us to expand our tax base, in an effort to keep taxes in check. Wendy is using common sense to keep our community a welcoming and affordable place where young families can start out, seniors can stay, and businesses want to invest. A vision for our town that includes affordability is key.
Public safety is an investment in a healthy Simsbury. Wendy has driven policy and funding to our engaged community police department, providing resources to keep our streets safe for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, social services for those at risk, and programs so seniors can age safely in place. We received recognition for our CALEA certification and have invested in our records area. New crosswalks, sidewalks, and parking are happening all around us.
Our excellent schools and town facilities enhance the value of our homes. Wendy will work to ensure responsible investments in infrastructure for our students, teachers, staff, and residents. With Latimer Lane completed, Wendy has supported Board of Education initiatives and partnered on the Pathways program for Special Ed to help reduce costs and keep our students in town.
Our parks, trails, open spaces, and waterways are natural resources that make Simsbury special. The Tariffville Pickleball Courts are now open, with more work planned for Tariffville Park. We appreciate the value of our multi-use trails, along with improvements to parks, playgrounds, the public golf course, and local landmarks for everyone's enjoyment.
ABOUT ME
Putting My Experience
to Work
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2025 Graduate UCONN Executive MPA (Go Huskies!)
2025 Inductee Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society
CCM Certified Connecticut Municipal Official 2022
2-Term First Selectman 2021 - 2025
CCM Policy and Legislative Committees
CRCOG Policy and Executive Committee
CRCOG Housing Strategy Committee
CRCOG Legislative Committee
Simsbury Board of Selectmen 2019-2021
Information Technology Career
Travelers 1983-1993; Optum 2004-2022
Small business owner 1995-1997
Stay-at-Home Mom 1993-2004
Simsbury Youth Hockey Board of Directors 1996-2002
Tariffville School Room Parent
Little League/Babe Ruth Required Snack Shack duty
B.S. in Economics/Finance, Univ of Hartford 1984
Lifelong CT Resident
A record that works for Simsbury
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & PROGRESS
I’m proud of the many accomplishments made during my time in this office, reflecting an investment in our community, infrastructure, schools, recreation, public safety and financial health:
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East Coast Greenway and Trails
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Tariffville Plan
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New PD officers, a records room, and a CALEA specialist, resulting in our accreditation.
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Public Works improvements in roads and sidewalks and bridges
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Community Farm re-invention
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Pickleball courts at Tariffville Park
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Flower Bridge restoration
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Town Forest Park reopening
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PAC upgrades and new MOU
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Irrigation system at Simsbury Farms
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Investments in playgrounds and parks
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Brand-new Latimer Lane School
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New Pathways Special Education program
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Managed Difficult Budgets thru inflation, reval, low GL growth better than peer towns
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Maintained AAA Bond Rating
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Provided tax exemptions for Volunteer Fire and Emergency volunteers, seniors, and farmers
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Strengthened business partnerships between the Town Manager, SMSP, EDC, Planning, and the Chamber
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Development in the North End and at the ISCC
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Created the SHPAC housing committee
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Voted to get Meadowood listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Simsbury Soccer Club MOU
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SVAA MOU and filled funding gap requested
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Accessibility and parking upgrades at Eno Hall in progress
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Starting the long-awaited Station Street two-way redesign
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Launched a Charter Revision Commission
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Enhanced relationship with Ethel Walker School
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Town Hall parking lot renovation
Looking ahead, we will build on our combined vision for Simsbury, together, with your help.
