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POLLING PLACE: Tolles Parsons Center, 500 Washington St.Town Meeting is Wellesley’s Legislative arm of government. It consists of 240 Town Meeting Members elected by precinct. The members are elected for staggered, 3-year terms so that 10 members are elected from each precinct each year in the March annual town election. Depending on vacancies some precincts will have more members to be elected to fill the unexpired seats.Town Meeting is responsible for passing a balanced annual town budget, and enacts all town by-laws. Annual Town Meeting is held in March/April to enact the following year's budget, plus whatever other matters are placed on the Town Meeting Warrant. The Annual Town Meeting begins the last Monday of March and continues on Monday and Tuesday nights until the business is completed. Special Town Meeting may be held as needed for issues that cannot be delayed until the Annual Town Meeting.

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    Becca Cahaly
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    Leda Murcia Eizenberg
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    Ezra Matthew Englebardt
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    Michael F. Fallon
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    Pamela L. Kubbins
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    Ayla Lari
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    Joanne McIntosh
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    Vahideh Nilforoshan
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    Christopher A. Spagnuolo
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    Thomas M. Taylor
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    Sally Warner Watts
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    Jeffrey P. Wechsler
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Biographical Information

What are the most important goals for Wellesley to achieve over the next five years?

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Relevant Experience TMM since 2017, School Committee 2021-2024, DEI Taskforce, Civil Discourse Initiative, Educator
In uncertain times, Wellesley must allocate resources in a way that reflects community values, and we need to engage residents around complex issues to help us prioritize. Our students deserve schools that meet their diverse needs with wide offerings that help them reach their potential. We need housing plans that foster appropriate growth, expand housing types, and welcome new residents.
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Relevant Experience Town Meeting Member, youth soccer & hockey coach, Board of directors WYH, WPS advisory committee.
I believe Wellesley should focus on fiscal responsibility and strong town services. Supporting our schools, police, fire, and library is essential, along with public safety, traffic mitigation, environmental and natural resource protection, and preserving historic areas to guide balanced growth.
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Relevant Experience Intellectual property attorney, 20 years in Wellesley
Wellesley should focus on thoughtful housing growth and corresponding infrastructure, strong schools as various factors reshape learning, vibrant business districts and responsible forward-looking decisions that protect town services and infrastructure and manage the burden on taxpayers. My goal is balanced progress that keeps Wellesley welcoming, sustainable, and excellent for families.
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Relevant Experience Current TMM. 6-yrs Planning Board: 2 yrs Chair, current Vice-Chair. Softball/Soccer coach.
As 30-year residents w/ 2 adult kids who flourished in WPS, we enjoy a great schools and effective management of the budget. These must continue to be priorities. Also on Planning Bd., I believe Wellesley must focus on lack of a) housing options for downsizers and b) homes for young families. Complex issues requiring collaboration, including @ Town Meeting, where I'll bring energy and experience.
Relevant Experience Legal background; leadership skills; familiarity with Town government.
Responsible development of housing; maintaining high quality education; preserving open space; implementing sustainable energy options; supporting local businesses; promoting a welcoming community spirit; preserving fiscal sustainability.
Relevant Experience Board of Public Works and Municipal Light Plant Board for the last 9 years. Town Meeting for last 6.
Two things:

1. Effective investment of tax dollars into major projects. We have many competing needs while construction and maintenance costs continue to rise. Figuring out how we can invest wisely to provide needed infrastructure without causing unsustainable tax increases.

2. Making sure people want to work for our town - we want to attract and retain great team members for town departments.
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