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‘An advocate for fiscal sustainability,’ Dean Banfield deserves your support

In particular, he has vision and understanding for the issues the town will face on reuse for 2229 Main Street and the MCI property.

Dean Banfield will be an excellent member of the Select Board and active participant in the myriad details of town government. He has proved his commitment to Acton, serving on significant boards and committees, notably the Finance Committee and the Solar Task Force.

Dean knows how Acton raises its money and how Acton spends it. He is an advocate for fiscal sustainability.

Dean understands the town’s commitment to environmental sustainability and knows when we fall short of our climate action goals. He is a steward of the environment.

Dean participates in our Town Meetings and knows the issues. He is a good listener and supports civil, civic engagement.

Dean will be an engaged member of the Select Board, fully alert to the details of the myriad issues that Acton will face in the coming three years. He is attentive to the diverse points of view in our town and is fair and impartial, able to make defensible decisions with a long view to the future.

In particular, he has vision and understanding for the issues the town will face on reuse for 2229 Main Street and the MCI property. Acquiring and repurposing these unique parcels of land will be of paramount importance to the future of housing and recreation in Acton, as well as new tax revenue opportunities.

Dean is committed to public service in Acton. He is an advocate for good governance and clear communication.

Please vote for Dean for Select Board in the town election on March 31.

Elise Woodward

Garfield Road 

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