For nearly a decade, I have served on the Westport Conservation Commission – the town board dedicated to protecting our wetlands. I was inspired to volunteer for this position because I saw first hand how important it is to balance development with environmental conservation in order to preserve the rural beauty of Westport. I also represent the Conservation Commission on the Westport Climate Resiliency Committee and as Chairman of the Offshore Wind Advisory Committee. I am grateful to live in a town with such natural diversity – forest, wetlands, river, beach and more – and I am dedicated to protecting these resources for future generations.

Our property tax dollars must be spent strategically and responsibly. If elected, I will treat your tax dollars with respect and make sure that all spending decisions are based on solid evidence. With many in our community are on fixed incomes and small business revenue, or raising families in a time of rising prices, Westport must balance its budget conservatively and set priorities as we all must do with our own resources. When it comes to key decisions like what to do with the old Westport High School building or discussions about water/sewer/broadband systems, I will make sure our tax dollars are used wisely and I will listen to the concerns of our community.

Whether it is supporting family businesses or providing services for our seniors or strengthening our school system, I believe families are the backbone of our community. I know first-hand that it is getting harder every year to keep a small business running with increasing regulations, fees and permitting requirements coming from every level of government. With constantly rising taxes and prices, all Westport families deserve a Select Board that puts their needs first and protects the legacy of our town for future generations.