City Treasurer Candidate: Meet Quentin Phipps

Democrat Quentin “Q” Phipps     

FAMILY: Queen Williams (mother)

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Business Administration

OCCUPATION: Banker, Branch and Business Development Manager

PAST OFFICES HELD: Planning & Zoning Commissioner (2007 to present), P&Z Chair (2009 to present)

CIVIC AFFILIATIONS (Rotary, Lions, VFW, etc.): Oddfellows Youth Theater Board of Directors, Mount Saint John Board of Directors, Middlesex County Substance Abuse Action Council Board of Directors, Middlesex County Community Foundation Live Local Give Local 365, Member, Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church, Member

PERSONAL STATEMENT (100 words or less): I am a banker who will use my experience as a manager to evolve the role of city treasurer to act as the chief financial officer for the city. I will provide budget counsel with the primary goal of tax relief. 

The treasurer’s office will also be a key partner with the mayor’s office, Chamber of Commerce, Planning and Zoning, and Economic Development to create and execute a strategic corporate development plan to target high-quality jobs that could be best served by Middletown’s unique assets.

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