I believe we need to refocus and establish a long-term strategic plan that helps reduce the budget along with taxes, rebuilds our infrastructure, supports local business growth and helps to promote an increase of population within our Town.
Lee Gold

A Brief Introduction to Lee

Biography

Current West Hartford Town Council member, Lee Gold has resided in the Town of West Hartford, Connecticut since 1997. He is married to Monica and has two school-aged boys, Jack and Adam.

A lifelong Connecticut resident, he attended Kingswood-Oxford School and matriculated to Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania earning a bachelor’s degree in History and membership in Phi Beta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. Lee attended The University of Connecticut School of Law during which he served as a legal intern for the State’s attorney’s office in Norwich and New London. In 1997, Lee joined Butler, Norris & Gold, in Hartford, Connecticut and has continued to practice law there as a principal of the firm.

Lee was elected to the West Hartford Town Council in 2019, and initially served as its Minority Leader. He presently serves on the Kingswood-Oxford Head’s Alumni council, as well as the Chair of the Board of Chabad of Greater Hartford. He is also very active in West Hartford Little League where he has been a coach and sponsor for over 7 years. He has been on the Board of Directors as Vice President for Tumble Brook Country Club and was the President of Talcott Glen Condominium Association. Lee is active in a number of bar associations, including the Connecticut Bar Association and the Hartford County Bar Association. Mr. Gold was a former member of the Board of Trustees for the Emanuel Synagogue.

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Why I'm Running

The Optimist

I have always viewed myself as an optimist. As a resident and active member in West Hartford for 20 years, I have seen our State steered down a path that does not make sense to me. This course of action will most certainly affect our Town. It is time to take a different approach which is why I have decided to seek reelection for a seat on the West Hartford Town Council. I hope that together, we can fix the problems facing our Town.

Let's Refocus

I believe we need to refocus and establish a long-term strategic plan that helps reduce the budget along with taxes, rebuilds our infrastructure, supports local business growth and promotes growth in our Town.

Taxes

Our property taxes have been rising continuously since I have arrived in town. Did you know that over the last five years there has been an approximate 25% increase? This affects homeowners by reducing the value of their homes. Business owners also feel the impact. We want to keep and bring business into town, not drive them out. We want to attract families to stay or move into town. We need to create an attractive financial environment for all.

Fiscal Responsibility

The Town needs more fiscal responsibility in its budget process. There needs to be a better plan in place to curtail these expenditures while still improving the quality of services expected in West Hartford. We need to rethink the way our Town develops a budget. This requires real structural change. Let’s look to a multi-year budget plan. This will help to create a certainty of spending rather than trying to hit a moving target year after year.

A Fresh Perspective

We need a fresh perspective. I will continue to bring a unique ability in problem solving. After college I attended the University of Connecticut School of Law and am a principal at Butler, Norris & Gold on Prospect Avenue. Law school taught me how to look at issues differently and solve problems. My experience, and the results that I have achieved, have prepared me for this opportunity to serve West Hartford.

A Fierce Advocate

I settled in West Hartford with the hope of staying. I want our Town to thrive and be a place my children would want to come back to live and help to contribute to its future. Our Town needs someone who will be a fierce advocate for the issues we collectively face. We need to make the right choices to protect what is important to us all.

Vision for the City

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Budget Accountability

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Business Expansion

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Government Structure

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Friendly Town Center

Budget Accountability

Business Expansion

Government Structure

Friendly Town Center

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