IN SUPPORT OF JENNIFER ROBERTS by Len Simon

Rarely does Sudbury have the chance to vote for a person such as Jennifer Roberts. When Jen ran for the Select Board three years ago we could not know what a gem she would turn out to be. She has proven to be the ideal person to serve Sudbury.

Jen’s ability to quickly grasp the essential concepts of each issue whether it is the Fairbank Center, the rail trail, or Sewataro, and then identify the important points and present them in clear, common-sense terms, is remarkable.

In this time of continuing transition to a new town manager, her skills have been all the more valuable and critical for the wellbeing of the Town.

Jen Roberts’ patience and people skills have been tried as never before at the Select Board. She has maintained her composure in the face of name calling and outright hostility by another board member and brought the Select Board back to a level of civility that allowed it to function.

Jen Roberts has worked diligently behind the scenes with town employees and committees to keep projects moving forward. She has kept abreast of the rail trail to the point that it is ready to go before Town Meeting; the Fairbank Center to the point that it is ready to go out for construction bidding, and Sewataro to the point that a long overdue proposal for a land use study and financial analysis for the property will go before town meeting.

On her watch the Select Board’s financial policies have been updated and there has been substantial advancement toward goals. All of this has been accomplished against substantial pushback by some Select Board members.

Residents have had the opportunity to be heard at the beginning of Select Board meetings, express their views during discussions, and be treated respectfully. Jen has set a new standard for how to run a Select Board meeting.

Sudbury has much to be grateful for this past year with Jennifer Roberts serving as Select Board chair. I am more than pleased to support her for a second term. Join me in casting your vote for Jennifer Roberts.

Len Simon, Meadowbrook Circle