Send Roberts Back To Sudbury Select Board: Letter

The following letter to the editor does not reflect the views of Sudbury Patch

I am proud to support Jennifer Roberts in her re-election bid for Sudbury Select Board. Jen is a thoughtful, compassionate, and committed voice in town politics. Her positive energy and experience benefit us all; under her leadership the town has advanced key priorities ensuring Sudbury continues to be a great place to live, work, and visit.

Making Sudbury Sustainable

Jen’s forward-looking leadership has helped focus Sudbury on becoming more sustainable and taking steps to combat climate change. She follows sustainability initiatives closely at the state level, works with our local representatives, and applies her work experience helping business and non-profits become more sustainable to projects here in Sudbury.

Advancing the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Jen recognizes the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail’s importance as a recreational amenity, community connector, and positive engine for local businesses. Jen’s leadership has helped move this project forward and back on track.

Renewed & Renovated Community Center

Our family uses the Community Center for affordable summer camp, children’s programming, family swim, and more. The current building is tired and in dire need of renovation, which has driven us to often seek these services at community centers in nearby towns or at pricier, private options. Through collaboration and consensus building, Jen led this project through a successful Town Meeting and ballot vote after years of failed attempts. We look forward to having a programming space that serves as a resource for all.

Respectful & Thoughtful Civic Engagement

Jen cares about good government that is respectful, responsive, and community-focused. She embodies this ethic in her collaborative approach with Select Board colleagues, constituents, town staff, and in how she runs meetings as Chair of the Select Board. As a member of two town volunteer commissions, I am continually impressed by Jen’s approachability, interest in and awareness of town issues, her responsiveness to questions and concerns, and her focus on equity and inclusion. I am grateful she is stepping up for another three years of service. Please join me on March 28th in voting for Jennifer Roberts for Select Board.

—Taryn Trexler, Sudbury