A Healthy Swampscott For All

To the Editor:

As a parent of four girls, whom my husband and I have been lucky to raise here in Swampscott, the issue of a healthy community has always been important to me. As a health professional, my patients’ well-being —physical, mental, emotional, social — are the reasons I come to work every day. It’s my strong belief that this 360-degree view of health is an important one, and the reason I have decided to run for a seat on the Swampscott Board of Health.

We face a number of issues in town: a rising rate of opioid casualties, environmental concerns over stormwater and sewage contamination, rapidly increasing costs for trash and recycling pickup, and a persistent need for open space to accommodate a growing population’s desire to get outdoors and enjoy what our beautiful seaside town has to offer. I believe that the Board of Health can do better on each and every one of these issues.

I don’t take this commitment lightly, but I hope my candidacy will add another fresh and forward thinking mind to health issues and concerns in Swampscott. While I promise to bring my own views to the Board, I also have the ability to recognize the need to hear the thoughts of others. An open mind can be a very useful tool as our community becomes more and more diverse.

This tremendous opportunity is exciting for me. I have a passion for health and wellness, and for forward-thinking change, and I want these things for all members of our community.

I'd love your support now and in April.

Emily Cilley
65 Thomas Road