Diane M. Lauber A Biography for our
Candidate
for Tax Collector
About
Biographical Information
Personal Information:
Married to Bill Lauber Jr
Son Bill Lauber III, daughter Michelle Peterson and son-in-law Henry
Peterson
Education and Associations:
Born and raised in Prospect
Graduated from Holy Cross High school and Stone School of Business in New
Haven in 1977.
Attends continuing educational classes and seminars through various tax
collectors associations on Connecticut State Statues, Federal Bankruptcy
Laws, Tax Collection Practices & Procedures and Public Relations.
In 1989 became State Certified as a Municipal Collector.
Currently a member of the Northeast Regional Treasurers & Tax
Collectors Association, Connecticut Tax Collectors Association and New
Haven County Tax Collectors Association.
Employment
Appointed as Tax Collector in 1989 to fill the
unexpired term of her father, Lucien Fortier, who had served as Prospect’s
Tax Collector since 1977. Running for 10th term
Worked in the past as a bookkeeper/secretary for Edward Lemkin, CPA, DeLeo
& Company, CPA, and West Rock Asphalt Company.
Public Service
Clerk for the Prospect Inland Wetlands Commission
Past Clerk for the Planning & Zoning Commission
A member of the Republican Town Committee
A past member of the Prospect Jaycees.
Quote:
Through ongoing training, a professional office staff
and continued years of service to the Town, the Tax Office has attained a
collection rate of greater than 98%. The tax office continually works to
educate taxpayers on their responsibilities regarding payment of taxes. No
one enjoys paying taxes, but my goal for the tax office has always been to
give the taxpayers my personal attention and let them know that their
support is vital to the Town of Prospect.
