Brenda L. Kupchick

Effective Elected Official with over 23 years of experience, the last four as the CEO/Mayor of the Town of Fairfield. Managed and provided oversight of the day-to-day operations of town departments, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services, liaison between government and the community, efficacy, communication and transparency.

Supervise department heads and coordinate activities to achieve organizational goals.

• Increased productivity by creating new policies, objectives and procedures to streamline operations.
• Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the organization.
• Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
• Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
• Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Conducted thorough interview processes to appoint new department heads.
• Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and town policies.
• · Represent the organization at public events, meetings, and functions.

Promote economic development initiatives to enhance the town's business environment and attract investment.

Oversee town planning, zoning, and development activities to ensure responsible growth.

• Maintained up to date understanding of local, regional, national and international news and developments.
• Participated in budget hearings, providing input on spending priorities.
• Solicited federal funding for local projects and programs.
• Wrote legislation and amendments, set policies and oversaw budgets.
• Met with lobbyists and special interest groups to hear concerns and discuss policy solutions.
• Built and deepened partnerships with other politicians to more effectively carry out agendas.
• Developed strategies to promote public awareness of legislative activities and initiatives.
• Upheld strong constituent relations with public meetings, community events, and robust feedback system through office staff.

• Compiled data on constituent interactions for reporting purposes.
• Advised senior management on ways to improve communication between the office of Constituent Services and the public.
• Maintained records of constituent contact information and service requests.
• Upheld strong constituent relations with public meetings, community events, and robust feedback system through office staff.
• Responded to inquiries by phone, email and in-person regarding public policies and services.
• Maintained up to date understanding of local, regional, national and international news and developments.
• Attended community events such as town hall meetings, fairs and festivals to promote services offered by the agency.