Henry Dane for Concord Select Board
WHAT I STAND FOR:
I am running for re-election in order to insure continuity of the forward movement we have enjoyed during the last three years in which we have recovered from the near paralysis of Covid, and the almost complete turnover of the Town’s senior administration. While not everyone has agreed with some of the positions I have taken this past year as Chair of the Board, I have used my many years of experience, knowledge of the Town, organizational and communication skills to address problems in an orderly, rational and respectful way.
It runs from the little things like parking meters to the big things like state-imposed zoning changes and housing mandates. The meters will be gone soon, and I expect the lack of cell phone service in Concord center will be resolved before the end of the year. The budgets presented at Town Meeting will within the Finance Committee guidelines and I have been working hard to bring capital and facilities expenditures under control.
Going forward, we need to look at the effectiveness of our governing structure and its relevance to the times in which we live, but without sacrificing the sense of community that comes from people meeting together to govern themselves. We also need to temper our expectations with regard to expenditures, how we pay for what we want and how we distribute the burden.
Much of the value of our community derives from our dedication to conservation, open space and our unique place in history. In striving to meet contemporary expectations, we should not put aside the sources of our success. I continue to believe that the best chance we have to have a positive impact on the world lies right here in our own Town.
It runs from the little things like parking meters to the big things like state-imposed zoning changes and housing mandates. The meters will be gone soon, and I expect the lack of cell phone service in Concord center will be resolved before the end of the year. The budgets presented at Town Meeting will within the Finance Committee guidelines and I have been working hard to bring capital and facilities expenditures under control.
Going forward, we need to look at the effectiveness of our governing structure and its relevance to the times in which we live, but without sacrificing the sense of community that comes from people meeting together to govern themselves. We also need to temper our expectations with regard to expenditures, how we pay for what we want and how we distribute the burden.
Much of the value of our community derives from our dedication to conservation, open space and our unique place in history. In striving to meet contemporary expectations, we should not put aside the sources of our success. I continue to believe that the best chance we have to have a positive impact on the world lies right here in our own Town.
Sustainability – Openness – Transparency – Responsiveness