ELECTION INFORMATION
- First Selectman
- Board of Selectmen
- Board of Finance
- Board of Education
- Board of Assessment Appeals
- Campaign Information
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GARY MACELHINEY
for First Selectman
Bio
A business, personnel and financial management consultant since 1996
Specializes in family-owned and distressed businesses
Consultant for the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament during its ownership transition.
MBA from the University of Connecticut
BA from Yale University
Associate Fellow, Calhoun College, Yale University
Faculty, New England School of Banking (1990's)
Worked as a teacher for five years
Spent twenty-three years in the banking industry specializing in commercial banking and real estate workout areas
Supervised a department with over $1 billion in assets and 140 employees
Gary and his wife Kathy have lived in Guilford for 31 years, and their two adult sons graduated from Guilford High School
Age 62
Accomplishments
Chairman, Land Acquisition Commission
Vice Chairman, the Shellfish Commission
Member, the committee appointed to write the town's coastal area management plan
Coached teams for Guilford Youth Basketball
Coach, the Guilford Soccer Association for a total of 17 years
Referee, soccer for 8 years
Referee, lacrosse referee for 24 years
Past Pres, New Haven Boys and Girls Club
Past VP, Jr Achievement
Board of Directors, Board of Finance, Long Wharf Theatre (1990's)
Statement
"We must protect our quality of life in Guilford, especially during these tough economic times. I promise to use my expertise in business and finance to take a fresh look at our town revenues and expenditures with an eye toward better government efficiency and fiscal stability."
Positions on: (click link)
• Town government
• Economic development
• Quality of life
• Education
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