Date: Fri 27-Oct-1995

Publication: Bee

Author: ANDREA

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Council Profiles, BILL BRIMMER

William Brimmer, Republican candidate for the Legislative Council's District

1, would very much like to devote his time and effort to ensuring Newtown

balances its quality of life with economic development. "We should never lose

the character of the town," he says.

The most viable locations for economic development is Fairfield Hills - being

a good location for a type of commerce park - and the Route 6 corridor,

according to the candidate. "I think we could have attractive office buildings

off Exit 9, while keeping it `green,'" he added. "Development will happen as a

result of the sewers."

Other uses for Fairfield Hills, such as town administrative offices, would

have to be carefully considered and based on cost, the candidate says.

A Newtown resident for four years, Mr Brimmer has been a member of the

Republican Town Committee member for four years, served on the Board of Ethics

for three years, and been a trustee on the Library Board for two years.

"I am a team player," says Mr Brimmer. "I have the ability to work within

groups, and listen to both sides of the issues. I like to see a win-win

situtaion [where original proposals can be modified instead of immediately

being rejected]."

His 20 years in the sales/marketing/management area of consumer packaged goods

industry has also provided him with the skill of working within a budget. In

that industry, you are evaluated on profit and loss, says Mr Brimmer.

Of the capital projects "coming up and still not solidified," the candidate

feels the Hawley and Newtown High School projects are the most important. "I

have to take a look at the costs and what we are going to get for our money,"

says Mr Brimmer, who added there was no doubt we needed more room for children

coming through the system. "As far as I'm concerned, the jury is still out

because I have to understand why [costs] are escalating."