Sustainable Growth

​Sustainable Growth

Any candidate for City Council is in favor of growth. As a candidate for an At-Large seat, I too am for growth, but for sustainable growth. Sustainable growth simply means that as we grow, we make sure that we can support that growth with the proper level of services, such as fire, police, road maintenance, and schools. Growth is important, but must make sure it can be supported without punishing the residents that currently live in the city.

Nearly two years ago, a group of volunteers met for more than 850 hours to draft Attleboro’s Environmental Master Plan (EMP). The core pillars of the plan focused on how Attleboro’s future would address Sustainable Growth.

The plan suggested that the first action was to create a Sustainability Commission of volunteer residents that would suggest ways to make Attleboro, Sustainable By Design. The former mayor submitted that request to the City Council last January, nearly ten months ago, with a second public forum to be held on November 21, 2023.
We cannot afford to wait months for action that has the support of so many residents that have signed a petition, attended presentations, wrote to and appeared before the City Council in support of the commission. We cannot afford to let more grants go to other communities that have committed to sustainability well ahead of Attleboro. We cannot afford to ignore the savings that could come from sustainable efficiencies like waste reduction. We cannot afford to jeopardize our water and energy security.
As a Councilor-At-Large, I will be a vocal supporter of a new Sustainability Commission. I want to hear and act on the recommendations that will make Attleboro a leader, not a late follower.
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On November 7, please vote Laurie Sawyer for Councilor-At-Large.
I’m on your side.