Select Board Questions

QUESTION 1: What do you believe is the most critical function of the Select Board, and how would your leadership approach fulfill that responsibility in today's challenging municipal environment?

 

QUESTION 2: What is your stance on new housing and commercial development in Sutton, and how would you ensure it benefits town revenue without overburdening infrastructure or raising taxes?

 

QUESTION 3: With limited resources, how do you prioritize competing town needs

(infrastructure, public safety, education, etc.), and what specific metrics guide your decision-making process?

 

QUESTION 4: What is your philosophy regarding collaboration between the Select Board, School Committee, and Planning Board on issues that affect multiple aspects of town life and governance?

 

QUESTION 5: What specific strategies would you pursue to maximize state and grant funding opportunities to reduce the burden on local taxpayers while maintaining essential town services?

 

QUESTION 6: How will you improve transparency and community engagement, particularly around complex decisions involving development, budgets, and long-term planning for town services?

 

QUESTION 7: How would you heal the divisions in our community while rebuilding trust in town government? Please include a specific example of how you've worked across different viewpoints to achieve consensus.