Condon, former president of the West Springfield Rotary Club, expressed concern about the growth of West Springfield's budget in a press release announcing his candidacy.
WEST SPRINGFIELD –Local business owner George D. Condon III has taken out nomination papers to run for the District 3 seat on the Town Council in November.
George Condon IIIThe candidate, 49, cited his background in business as qualifying him for the office and expressed concern about the growth of West Springfield's budget in a press release issued this week.
Condon has owned Northeast Security Solutions Inc. since 1988. He acquired Atwood Fire & Security in 2007. His business specializes in burglar and fire alarms as well as things like closed circuit television monitoring systems.
Condon stated in his press release that the city had an annual budget of $55 million in 2000 that grew to more than $85 million a year.
“In these tough economic times while the storefronts are closing and families are struggling to make ends meet, the budget continues to grow,” he stated. “ We can do better! I want to work for the residents of this city to bring about “Common Sense Government” by pursuing financial accountability, stabilization of infrastructure and viable economic development.”
Pointing to his experience starting and managing five businesses in the community, Condon stated, “I understand what it takes to balance a budget, make tough decisions and get things done.”
Condon has served on the License Commission and is a former president of the local Rotary Club, of which he has been a member for 20 years. The District 3 seat is currently held by state Rep. Michael R. Finn, D-West Springfield, who plans to step down at the end of the year.
To appear on the ballot in the fall, Condon must return his nomination papers with the signatures of 50 voters registered in the city to the Town Clerk’s Office by July 26.