~ Submitted by Amy Lloyd
I will be giving my vote to Shawn Hanegan for Select Board, and I strongly encourage you to do so too. We have both served on the Planning Board for nearly a decade, and as the individual who possibly has the most experience seeing how Shawn performs in a town committee setting, I can say without reservation that Shawn is not only highly qualified to become a Select Board member, but also is deeply committed to the Town of Bedford. There are lots of reasons why Shawn has my vote, but to keep this letter from rambling, I will focus on two.
First, he listens and he cares what the citizens in Bedford want. Shawn is the person who always reminds the Board to ask for comments from citizens. He wants to know the opinions, needs, and concerns of any and all people; numerous times I have watched him listen carefully to an abutter with valid concerns, then ask for alterations to a plan to address those concerns. He looks for creative solutions to balance the needs – often conflicting needs – of all those involved and impacted.
Second, he is both experienced and knowledgeable about the complexities of municipal government. Many people do not understand that Boards must operate under numerous local, state, and federal legal constraints. Shawn does understand; his years serving on the Planning Board – as well as being a member of various committees – has given him the knowledge and experience to understand the ins and outs of town governance and the laws that guide it; he will enter office and get right down to business on the Select Board.
Please join me in casting your vote for Shawn Hanegan.
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