Ostaszewski Seeks Another Term on the Finance Board

Name: John Ostaszewski

Occupation: Vice President and Treasurer, Applera Corporation (retired)

Political party: Democrat

Running for: Board of Finance

Why are you running?

To contribute my time in service to my community.

What are the three biggest issues facing Monroe?

1) Developing a responsible budget that will fund the needs of the town and our schools without creating a financial hardship on our citizens,

2) Generating positive economic development to increase the commercial tax base and provide aesthetic benefits while being environmentally responsible, and

3) Instituting a communication strategy that allows these issues to be clearly explained and easily understood by our hard working taxpayers.

What can the Board of Finance do to keep the town in the right direction?

• generate positive dialogue with others in town government
• be a fiscal watch dog
• communicate openly and honestly with the public

What skills and attributes make you a good fit for the Board of Finance?

• 25 years of experience in finance at several large, multinational corporations
• extensive management, team-building and leadership skills
• high level of energy and integrity
• citizen of Monroe for over 20 years