Ridgefield Issues With A Democrat Republicans Love: May 31, 2007 Broadcast.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Ridgefield issues were the topic on this week’s Ideas at Work and Beyond cablecast, with Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi and Ridgefield Board of Education member Kathy McGerald as guests and Ridgefield Press Editor Macklin Reid as guest host. Topics ranged from the 509-unit affordable housing plan put forward by Eureka V LLC for the 153-acre Bennett’s Pond property, to a new proposal being talked of to make zoning violations subject to a town fines, to some of the reasons and history behind Ridgefield’s lack of participation in the Danbury-based magnet school offering Spanish language to elementary-aged students. Next Thursday’s June 8 show will feature a talk with Ridgefield Board of Education Chairman Keith Miller, followed by a discussion of Danbury’s proposed parade ordinance.
Rudy Marconi-A Brief Biography
Rudy Marconi, a native Ridgefielder, grew up and attended school here in Ridgefield. After graduation Mr. Marconi attended the Nichols College of Business Administration where he earned his BBA. For 15 years, Mr. Marconi worked in the paper and printing industry until he decided to return to Ridgefield and join the family contracting company.
Mr. Marconi joined the Ridgefield political scene in 1989 when he campaigned for a seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He served in this position for 4 years when he campaigned and was elected to the Board of Selectman in 1993, an office he also held for 4 years. In 1999, Mr. Marconi challenged the incumbent and won. Mr. Marconi was re-elected to his fourth term as First Selectman in November of 2005.
Currently, Mr. Marconi’s energies include, but are not limited to, Co-chairing the Ridgefield Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse; a member of CAACE (CT Alliance Against Casino Expansion); working as Vice Chairman of HRRA (Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority); as Chairman of HVCEO (Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials); and working with the Ridgefield Lyme Disease Task Force to address the overpopulation of deer and tick-borne disease issues.
Rudy Marconi-A Brief Biography
Rudy Marconi, a native Ridgefielder, grew up and attended school here in Ridgefield. After graduation Mr. Marconi attended the Nichols College of Business Administration where he earned his BBA. For 15 years, Mr. Marconi worked in the paper and printing industry until he decided to return to Ridgefield and join the family contracting company.
Mr. Marconi joined the Ridgefield political scene in 1989 when he campaigned for a seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He served in this position for 4 years when he campaigned and was elected to the Board of Selectman in 1993, an office he also held for 4 years. In 1999, Mr. Marconi challenged the incumbent and won. Mr. Marconi was re-elected to his fourth term as First Selectman in November of 2005.
Currently, Mr. Marconi’s energies include, but are not limited to, Co-chairing the Ridgefield Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse; a member of CAACE (CT Alliance Against Casino Expansion); working as Vice Chairman of HRRA (Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority); as Chairman of HVCEO (Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials); and working with the Ridgefield Lyme Disease Task Force to address the overpopulation of deer and tick-borne disease issues.
