Planning Board Questions
QUESTION 1: What do you see as the Planning Board's most critical function, and how would your expertise and approach fulfill that responsibility in today's challenging housing environment?
QUESTION 2 - NOTE FOR AUDIENCE: The median price for a home in Sutton is currently $639,000. 82% of housing inventory is 3+ bedrooms, and only 38% of residents have children.
QUESTION 2: How would you address the mismatch between our town’s demographics and the type of housing inventory currently available? How would you help create more opportunities for seniors to downsize their home and increase the amount of suitable starter homes for new families?
QUESTION 3: What is your vision for balancing Sutton's growth with maintaining its rural character, and what specific zoning approaches would you champion to achieve this balance?
QUESTION 4: How will you improve transparency and meaningful community engagement during the planning processes, particularly around controversial development proposals that could significantly impact neighborhoods?
QUESTION 5: From a town revenue perspective, what types of commercial and residential development would you prioritize to strengthen Sutton's tax base while minimizing strain on infrastructure and services?