Farah Masani (she/her), is a farmer and social justice advocate with a BA in Social Work and Economics. She is founder of Wilton Pride, the President of Trackside Teen Center, a Scout Leader of BSA Troop 125, a volunteer at Middlebrook PTA and CP2027 Co-Chair at WYC. She was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to serve on the SIMM (Schenk’s Island/Merwin Meadows) Committee. Farah has lived in Wilton since 2009. She is married to Shawn Frendt, one of Wilton’s finest, a police officer here for 24 years. They live in town center with their child Oliver and their rescue, Scruffy. Farah works at Barcelona Wine Bar as the Director of Purchasing.

“I’m running for the Board of Selectperson to make our community better. I really care about improving our shared experience, boosting the economy in a smart way, making sure everyone’s heard, and celebrating our differences. I’m all about moving forward and not giving up, which makes me the perfect person to make good things happen. I’ll also make sure everyone is part of the process and that our town government works well together.”

Ms Masani asked the Wilton Council on Ethics to rule on possible conflicts of interest stemming from her marriage to a Wilton Police officer. Their opinion can be read in full here.

Ross Tartell (incumbent) is seeking his second term on the BOS. Tartell founded a leadership development consulting firm and is a professor at Columbia University, where he received both an M.B.A. and Ph.D. Before retiring he worked in senior managerial positions at GE Capital and Pfizer. Having spent his career helping individuals become successful leaders and enabling organizations to achieve peak performance, he brings that same commitment to public service, serving as a Wilton fire commissioner, chairing long-range planning teams in Wilton schools for 22 years, and now volunteering with the Wilton Kiwanis. Ross and his wife, Karen, moved to Wilton in 1989. Their son graduated from WHS.

“I am running for the Wilton Board of Selectmen because it is some of the most significant and meaningful work I can do. I have spent my life helping people find common ground and then work together to create a bright future. I believe that taking action on a local level to keep Wilton a great place to live is where I can make a huge difference in all of our lives. Vote for me for Board of Selectmen on Election Day”.

Tim Birch is Executive Vice President-Legal and Corporate Development for NorthStar Memorial Group, LLC, Houston, Texas. Birch manages all legal functions as well as mergers and acquisitions for a funeral and cemetery company with approximately 100 businesses in 13 states. He is a member of the Advisory Board of Muhlenberg College, which he attended before earning a Masters at Xavier University and a law degree from Boston University School of Law. Tim has served on the boards of the Wilton Soccer Association and Ridgefield Academy and currently serves on the committee administering the opioid settlement in Connecticut. Tim and his wife Cathy have lived in Wilton for over 31 years and they raised their two sons here.

“As a long time resident of Wilton I would like to be a part of developing a strategic plan for the town. I think I bring a new perspective to Finance as an experienced corporate finance attorney”.

Slava Servello is Controller for North Sails Group LLC in Bridgeport and previously served a similar position with Sisley Cosmetics in Danbury. Servello has overseen all facets of strategic financial planning, including budget management and financial reporting. She earned an MBA in Accounting & Finance/Leadership & Change Management from New York University. She is Treasurer of the Miller-Driscoll PTA and has two children who attend Wilton schools.

“I’m running for position on Board of Finance because I want to be useful to our town by using my accounting and finance skillset. I’m eager to contribute to the town’s success, support town development and the educational goals of our school district for a brighter future”.

David Tatkow has lived in Wilton with his wife and two children since 2014, and has served as an investment advisor to several multi-billion dollar public and private pension funds since 2010. He graduated with an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2007. Both of David’s chil-dren have attended Wilton public schools since kindergarten, and they will be attending Cider Mill in the 2023-24 academic year.

“I’m running to ensure that our town’s schools receive the resources they need to remain the best in the state, all while providing fiscal oversight to minimize the financial burden on our residents”.

Mark Ahasic is an appointed member of the P&Z Commission. As President of Ahasic Aviation Advisors, he has worked in the aviation industry as a consultant to airlines, airports, terminal operators, infrastructure funds, and government agencies worldwide for 25 years, including several years of leading planning initiatives at JetBlue and Ove Arup & Partners. He has an MBA and a BS in Industrial Engineering and Management Science from Northwestern University. He has lived in Wilton with his wife Amy and their two children since 2018.

“I’m running to continue my role on our Planning & Zoning Commission because engineering and master planning have always been passions of mine, and I have long looked for a way to translate this within our community. The role will give me the chance to combine my skills with my desire to serve Wilton. Ultimately, my goal is to ensure that Wilton offers what is most meaningful to young families and citizens of all kinds”.

Bo Mitchell (Incumbent) was Wilton Police Commissioner from 1985 to 2001, and thereafter founder of 911 Consulting, which manages corporate emergency and crisis planning, management. He has lived in Wilton since 1970 and served as a constable since leaving the Police Commission two decades ago. He helped develop Wilton’s Community Emergency Response Team.