WILMINGTON, MA — Selectman Candidate Greg Bendel was recently asked the following questions by Wilmington Apple — Why are you running for Selectmen? Why do you feel you’re qualified for the position?
Below is Bendel’s response, in his own words:
I am very excited about the opportunity to run for the Wilmington Board of Selectman. I am running for Selectman because I have a strong history of community involvement and volunteerism that I believe would serve the residents of the town very well. Having grown up in Wilmington, I am familiar with the town’s core values and my involvement in the town will help me make informed decisions and work with others to get things done.
For the past decade I have worked with young people in our community as a teacher and a coach. For the past five years I have worked with seniors and veterans as a member of the Wilmington Housing Authority. Now I am hoping to use these experiences to help all of the residents of Wilmington.
My wife Andrea and I hope to have the same great opportunities for our family that we were afforded while growing up in Wilmington. I want to help to continue to make Wilmington a great place to live and raise a family. I look forward to working hard and doing my best to earn the vote of residents on Saturday, April 23rd.
Thank you,
Greg Bendel
About The Questions
During this local election season, Wilmington Apple will ask a question of all the Selectmen candidates each week. Wilmington Apple will run one response per day, Monday through Thursday, with a recap on Friday. Responses are in the candidates’ own words, unedited. Each candidate is given the same question and the same amount of time (approximately one week) to answer. Order of answers will alternate each week.
About The Election
Four candidates — Greg Bendel, Kevin Caira, Joseph Lavino, and Thomas Miller — will be competing for two open 3-year seats on the Wilmington Board of Selectmen. Longtime incumbents Lou Cimaglia and Mike Newhouse are not seeking re-election. The Town Election will be held on Saturday, April 23. Polls will be open from 8am to 8pm.
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