BY JEFF CHUDZINSKI
North Country This Week
NORFOLK — Norfolk Town Supervisor Candidate Travis Bond says it is his competitive nature that will make him a great town supervisor, if elected.
“I have been competitive throughout my life, most specifically in sports. The older I have become, the more I see the value in competitiveness beyond athletics,” he said.
Bond says martial arts has contributed to his growth on “an entirely new level,” helping him “remain calm during high-stress situations.”
He says those skills and his experience over the years push his desire to win.
“Not only do I want to win, but more importantly I want the town to win,” he said.
A former corrections officer, Bond is an instructor with the North Country Martial Arts Academy in Norfolk.
That desire to win, coupled with his formal education, which includes a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Canton, “has led me to continually grow in leadership and management,” he said.
Bond says he, a lifelong Norfolk resident, is part of the town and is affected like all residents.
Bond also says he is an experienced real estate developer and experienced property manager, skills that will lend themselves well to the role of town supervisor.
“Success does not come until one fails and takes risks, along the way things will not always be perfect. Putting yourself out there and understanding that it is okay to fail is a hard thing to do. Norfolk can be successful, I have said it for many years and would love the opportunity to make it happen,” Bond said.
When asked what challenges he thinks Norfolk is facing and needs to address, Bond said transparency, public awareness, leadership and energy are all high priority issues in Norfolk.
“Transparency seems like a common theme, but a major issue in building a rapport between the public and the municipality. Evidence has shown, especially about zoning laws in Norfolk, the lack of transparency occurring within the town. Very importantly, without…
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