As a town, we are five diverse villages, Hartford Village, Quechee, White River Junction, West Hartford, and Wilder- each with a diverse group of residents.
We need to get young people involved so they have a strong connection to their community, but also because in my life I have found that having more perspectives at the table brings out more good ideas.
Additionally, women make up only 1 in 5 select board seats throughout Vermont, that is too low! We need more women in elected seats.