Shaping Dedham to meet the needs of residents through every stage of life is very important to me. My name is Erin Boles Welsh, and I am asking for your vote for Select Board on April 12th.
A life-long resident, I grew up in a hardworking union family, and have deep respect for the balance needed to advance our town responsibly. As a parent of three children, a working professional, a Town Meeting Member, and a caregiver, I see the challenges and opportunities facing Dedham and am ready to find solutions that benefit all of us.
I am prepared to serve. I am running for re-election to the Select Board because we need to continue to advance effective policies that support our economy, recreation, and housing needs — while maintaining transparency to tax-payers. I will continue to provide the thoughtful, balanced, and measured leadership necessary to maintain and build on that strong sense of community that makes Dedham unique — and that keeps families here for generations.
For over twenty years, I have worked in government and nonprofit organizations including the state’s Department of Health and the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition. I’ve improved the health of communities and prioritized organizational needs and goals, while managing balanced budgets and increasing external funding. I will bring that expertise and passion to move policies forward that improve our sports and community spaces, town trash disposal, and expand engagement and housing for older adults, among other things.
It is critical to seek innovative solutions to improve our town. I will do this by formulating goals through data-informed decision making, listening to committees, town staff, and residents, and being a responsible and effective steward of your tax-payer resources.
I understand the complexities and needs of our town, and I appreciate the importance of this role as your representative. If you want a strong Dedham community and a leader who embraces our roots and our future opportunities, I urge you to vote for me, Erin Boles Welsh, for Select Board on April 12th.
If you would like to support the campaign, or to learn more, please visit ErinForDedham.com or like our Facebook page at facebook.com/ErinforDedham.