Dear Friends,
I am asking for all Wellesley voters to
show up this March and Elect me to the Select Board.
The strength in my candidacy is my astonishing track record of dedicated service, involved responsiveness to constitute needs and a history of
community advocacy in Wellesley for the last 16 years. For example, I'm proud of my work as Chair of the Wellesley Housing Authority Board, Town Meeting Member, Historical Commission member, League of Women Voters Wellesley- Nomination Committee, D.E.I. Taskforce member, Wellesley Women's Initiatives Committee, Wellesley Civil Discourse Participant, and many other contributions to strive to improve the quality of life for all in Wellesley.
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I always work hard to contribute to positive progress in town through my service and I am not finished yet. If I am elected, you can be certain that, I will continue to seek ways to improve our community each day.
In fulfilling this mission, I'm committed to the following priorities:
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Engaging with residents to include neighborhood feedback on any zoning or housing options.
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Advocating for our most vulnerable citizens and encourage fair, open-minded solutions to new and age old challenges.
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Addressing major development and growth issues, such as promoting safe and smart zoning and the preservation of our historic properties.
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Guarding the interests of our youth population, protecting their safety and well-being. Promoting active lifestyles through fitness and mentorship
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Assisting business growth and economic development with innovative strategies that include sectors of community that are often overlooked or disadvantaged.
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Improving the town's mobility and transportation landscape, including making Wellesley even more " walkable" and address bike issues.
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Celebrating our town treasures, the dedicated men, women and families who represent our Veterans community.
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Support budget and policy initiatives that support our schools without neglecting the impact to our age strong and general population.
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Advocating and offering recommendations regarding policies that will improve access to opportunities and equality for girls and women in our town as well as statewide.
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My message of local government lacking diversity in Leadership, is not a criticism, it's a welcomed challenge. I feel confident the voters in town believe that a town cannot be truly 'welcoming' while leadership roles are eluded from being held by people of diverse ethnicities.
Once again thank you all, and remember all of the candidates that really speak to your vision of making Wellesley a better community, and then help them succeed in those efforts.
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I am excited to run for office and I ask for your vote and support on
Tuesday, March 4th.
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Odessa Sanchez ​
Assistant Teacher /Cheer Coach
Wellesley Housing Authority Board-Chair
Precinct E Town Meeting Member
Wellesley Historical Commission
Town D.E.I. Taskforce
League of Women Voters Wellesley-Nomination Comm
Massachusetts Commission on The Status of Women-Legislative Chair