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POLLING PLACE: Warren Building, 90 Washington StreetTown 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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    Paul Cramer
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    Anashua Rani Ghose Elwy
    (U)

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    Timothy Watson Fulham
    (U)

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    Joan Ellen Gaughan
    (U)

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    Jessica Beth Graham
    (U)

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    Regina Larocque
    (U)

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    Katherine K. Macdonald
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    Bonny C. Nothern
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    Marla L. Robinson
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    Nancy Louise Gooden Westenberg
    (U)

Biographical Information

Why are you running for this office? What are your top priorities?

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Relevant Experience TMM Precinct E since 2021; Advisory Committee 2022-2025; Friends of Wellesley Free Library Board
As a TMM and Advisory Committee member, I examine every issue coming before the Town. Education, healthcare, climate, and sustainable planning goals are my top priorities. My 3 children have all been students of Wellesley Public Schools; our family has lived in Wellesley for 20 years. I strongly believe in our schools serving *all* children to their fullest, and prioritizing mental health for all.
Relevant Experience Lifelong res. of Wellesley, Investment Manager, Columbia Univ. MBA, CPA, UU Wellesley Board
As a lifelong Wellesley resident, I seek a second term on Town Meeting to contribute to my hometown and help make decisions that ensure its future. My priorities: 1. Attracting and retaining qualified town employees; 2. Protecting our local environment, preserving open space, and promoting walkability; 3. Maintaining financial strength and long-term sustainability through strategic planning.
Relevant Experience TMM 30+ yrs, NRC 20+ yrs,2X Chair, Trails Committee 25+ yrs, WCLT 4yrs, Parent-3 sons educated WPS
As demonstrated in my previous service to Wellesley, I will be advocating for protecting our natural resources, enhancing our efforts to fight climate change, maintain our high level of education for our students and insure that our town continues to be well run and a desirable place to live. I have lived in Wellesley for 50 years, and worked here for 39 years; I love our town!
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Relevant Experience Town Meeting Member since 1987; Advisory Committee 2007-2010, Vice Chair 2009-2010; MBA.
It's important to give back to my community and help guide its future.

Priorities: education, open space, affordable housing, and sustainable practices. Excellence in Wellesley education is important to our student’s success and the community. The benefits of open space; ensuring affordable housing for a diverse population; and improving our sustainable solutions contribute to life in town.

Relevant Experience League of Women Voters of Wellesley member, retired nurse practitioner
I grew up in Wellesley and am interested in all facets of Wellesley town government, from Animal Control to Zoning. In particular, I would like to learn more about housing, educational excellence, and environmentally responsible waste disposal, water management, and power usage. I would like to help make Wellesley a town my children and grandchildren would be proud to live in.
Relevant Experience Library Trustee - Current Chair, TMM 28 Years, Past Fiske PTO President and School Council Member

Strategic long term planning so that the Town's resources are used wisely. Excellent Schools and Town services. Maintain our natural resources.
Relevant Experience 30+yr town resident; Wellesley College BA; Parent of 3 WPS grads; Marketing/SpecialEd background.
Priorities: Municipal Vulnerability/Preparation, Stormwater & Drought Management, Preservation of Open Space; Public Transportation+Walk/Bike Connections; Managing Growth; Equity in School (Re)districting; Fiscal Prudence
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