Incumbent

My name is Scott Wallman and I am running for the Democratic seat on the Zoning Board of Aappeals (ZBA). I have lived in Brookfield since 1999 with my wife Terri and my two boys Shai and Brit. I have been employed with IBM for 28 years.

I have served as a member of the ZBA since January of 2005 and am seeking re-election to this post. Of the many boards and committees within the Brookfield town government, I find this board critically important as it provides a mechanism for the community to appeal decisions they believe have been made incorrectly. The appeals process is fundamental to a town’s governmental process of checks and balances.

I clearly understand the decisions of the ZBA impact the business or homeowner making the appeal, their neighbors, and in some cases all of us in Brookfield. Understanding this responsibility, prior to each meeting I familiarize myself with each appeal that is slated on the evening’s agenda, whether it be visiting the site or conducting additional research at town hall to better understand the history of the particular appeal.

I have enjoyed working with my fellow members and the ZBA Chairman (Marty Flynn) and comfortably believe the board functions well as a non-partisan unit. It has not been my objective or the objective of the board to work under a preconceived plan to the number of appeals we approve or reject, but to review the facts of each individual appeal and make a reasonable and fair decision working within the guidelines of the town statues.

I would like to continue serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals and ask for your support in the upcoming election.