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Candidate for
Board of Finance
Bob Ellwanger
I’m a seasoned financial services professional and long-time Fairfield resident with a decade of service to the community. I know how thoughtful, transparent financial planning can make all the difference – and I’ll bring that to the Board: smart decisions over short-term fixes. Fairfield has a proud tradition of excellent schools, strong neighborhoods, and community pride. But we face rising costs, aging infrastructure, and the challenge of balancing services with affordability for young families and seniors.
I stand for: Transparency in spending taxpayer dollars. Accountability in evaluating town projects and debt. Efficiency in supporting schools, public safety, and infrastructure without unnecessary burdens on residents. If elected, I’ll ask hard questions, demand clear answers, and ensure every dollar is spent with purpose. This is your town—your voice belongs at the table. Together, let’s keep Fairfield strong, sustainable, and affordable.
Term: 11/2025 - 11/2031
● Retired Division Head, New York Life Insurance Co. with over 37 years of financial services experience; Worked with multi-million dollar budgets
● Served on the Boards of several local non-profits in the health care and fine arts sectors.
● RTM Member, District 3 (Feb. 2025 - present)
● Treasurer, Christ Church Easton (2023 - present)
● Member, Fairfield Affordable Housing Committee (2023 - 2025)
● Communications Coordinator, Fairfield Senior Advocates (2015 - present)
● Secretary, Fairfield Senior Golf Association (2017 - present)
● Vice Commodore, Fayerweather Yacht Club (2020 & 2021)
● Board Member, Fairfield County Hospice House (2018 - 2020)
● Fairfield resident since 1968
● Married 50 years to Peg and the proud father of two daughters; grandfather of three
● Executive MBA, Pace University M.A., Religion & Religious Education, Fordham University B.A., Theology, Fordham University
●Enthusiastic about choral singing, golf, Mah Jong, travel, and grandparenting