Hear hear -- agreed in spades!
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From "Tricia Thornton-Wells" <[email protected]>
To "kim bodnar" <[email protected]>
Cc [email protected]
Date 1/5/2023 9:02:50 AM
Subject Re: [LincolnTalk] Kim Bodnar running for Select Board
Kim,
You have our sincere gratitude for all the hard work you’ve already given and
our full, enthusiastic support for your candidacy as a Select Board Member!
Thank you for stepping up, once again. I can think of no one more suitable to
fill Jonathan’s shoes. Lincoln will benefit greatly from your positive,
open-minded and collaborative approach to finding solutions to the most
pressing challenges of our day.
Thank you,
Tricia Thornton-Wells
112 Trapelo Road
On Jan 5, 2023, at 6:30 AM, kim bodnar <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Lincoln,
It is with much enthusiasm that I announce my candidacy for the Select Board
for a three-year term beginning in March.
Reflecting on the past five and a half years as vice-chair of the School
Building Committee (SBC), I cherish the time I've spent building relationships
with my fellow committee members and residents in our community. The many
conversations I've had in our community spaces or just walking the trails
together have shaped my understanding of Lincoln's history and culture, as well
as concerns for its future and the challenges ahead. This process has made me
a better listener, collaborator and communicator. And it's the same dedication
and commitment to inclusiveness, transparency and thoughtful leadership that
have characterized my work on the SBC that I hope to bring to every aspect of
my role on the Select Board.
My family moved to Lincoln over a decade ago. It's when my daughters were
enrolled at preschool at Lincoln Nursery School and kindergarten at the Lincoln
School that we first walked the trails behind the deCordova and fell in love
with Lincoln's natural beauty. It's also when I began to appreciate the town's
commitment to its long-held traditions and core values, and I recognized the
need to contribute to that history of stewardship. I chose volunteer
opportunities that blended my skills of thoughtful questioning, data analysis
and unwavering effort with a strong sense of teamwork. Over the years, that
has included Lincoln School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Chair, a board
member for the Friends of the Lincoln Library, lead organizer of a
community-wide kickball tournament, and as a contributor of the Citizen's
Petition that recently renamed the Board of Selectmen to the Select Board.
As vice-chair of the SBC, I have spent a great deal of time in front of our
town's many boards and committees. These meetings have given me a tremendous
respect for the exceptional level of volunteerism as well as a first-hand view
into how our town is run and managed by our talented town staff. And as an SBC
Outreach subcommittee member, I did everything I could to ensure that residents
felt engaged with the decision-making process and informed of progress every
step of the way. Our 200+ blog and LincolnTalk posts, videos, the SBC website,
multiple mailings and handouts are a testament to the level of transparency we
tried to achieve. The skills and expertise gained through a business career in
supply chain management, process engineering, and market development have,
without a doubt, been an asset throughout my many volunteer roles.
Looking ahead, I am eager to share my experiences and knowledge as a crucial
phase of the Community Center building project begins. It is a humbling
process that requires tireless effort but also a tremendous opportunity to
listen and learn from a great cross section of our residents. The town of
Lincoln is also at an interesting crossroads with respect to the recent housing
choice legislation for MBTA communities and the need for expanded housing
options. It is a conversation that requires full community engagement as we
reflect on what we value and decide on what zoning changes we will support. We
are also at an inflection point when discussing next steps for the
revitalization of Lincoln Station, transportation policy and the work of the
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the Climate Action Plan and diversity
and equity initiatives to name a few. Because these initiatives touch every
part of our lives, they require broad based discussions from residents
including those who serve on our many Town boards and committees. I look
forward to contributing to these efforts and building consensus for the long
term benefit of Lincoln.
Also, in the coming weeks (just when it's getting really cold again!), you
will see me at the Transfer Station and in front of Donelan's to meet and hear
from you. In addition to those two locations, I'll look for additional
opportunities to meet in person and discuss what's on your mind. More to
come....
Finally, as I announce my candidacy, I would like to express my thanks to
Jonathan Dwyer for his many years of service to the community, including his
six years on the Select Board, and I respectfully ask for your support at the
town election on Monday, March 27th.
Sincerely,
Kim Bodnar
11 Fox Run Road
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