It is so very important for all of us to participate in our local elections, especially during these turbulent times in our country. I am supporting Carlos Garcia to continue his work on the Shrewsbury Select Board. We need thoughtful and experienced elected officials who are mindful of both our diverse and growing community, as well as the folks who have made Shrewsbury their home for generations
During Carlos’ first term on the Select Board, he delivered to his constituents and demonstrated his ability to tackle the tough issues that we face as a community. His thoughtfulness and decision making as a Select Board member these past three years proves that he is a compassionate and strong voice, who understands how local policies can directly impact everyone.
A major undertaking during his first term included his insistence that government accessibility and transparency must be bolstered. Because Carlos felt so strongly about keeping the public informed, he worked to re-instate office hours, helped to establish several new committees, supported the investment in an electronic voting system, and worked to update the Select Board policies requiring publication of Town Meeting Member attendance. Carlos has absolutely made it a priority to be transparent and to engage with the community on all of his work on the Select Board, as well as his work as a Town Meeting Member and Finance Committee member…