Environmental sustainability is economic sustainability. Sustainability is no more than being able to replenish what we consume. Today, the US consumes three times what can be replenished. We waste nearly 50% of the energy that we produce. We waste 33% of the food we grow. We waste 1 trillion gallons of water each year. A good deal of our income and taxes is wasted. Here in Attleboro, we have been given the opportunity to create a Sustainability Commission composed of volunteer residents that could advise how Attleboro could be more sustainable, less wasteful. As a Councilor-At-Large candidate, I endorse the proposal to create the Sustainability Commission. This is a topic that we all can relate to. Whenever I talk to people about the need to sustain our environment for generations to come, I get full agreement, but I think people all have different ideas about how to do it. Did you know there is grant money from the state to support a commission to figure this out? It won’t cost the city any money to have it and we may even learn how to save money in the process. The Commission volunteers will research how to get the available grant money from different sources and advise the city on our current and future actions.
It is what we all need - Democrat, Republican, Unenrolled - all of us. We need to learn how to become more sustainable. Please share this post with others. On November 7, please vote for Laurie Sawyer for Councilor-At-Large. I'm on YOUR side!
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Affordable Housing.
Everything is more expensive today - From groceries to gas, to coffee, to doctor appointments, and especially housing. Since COVID, incomes have changed and the expenses continue to rise. Residents have told me they are worried about being able to afford their current homes and don’t feel they can downsize when their home no longer fits their needs. I personally have friends who have had to move out of the city because they could not afford their homes or rentals. There should be a more diverse supply of housing to meet Attleboro’s diverse needs from condos to in-laws apartments (otherwise known as Accessory Dwelling Units - ADU) and simply more affordable homes for those first-time home buyers or those wanting to downsize. Studies show that diversified communities thrive better than others. Residents of diversified communities are more connected and happier. We are lucky that Attleboro supports a diversified population. We need to further help in this direction with affordable housing. Affordable housing means that more money is spent on local businesses. Affordable housing puts less strain on food insecurities and healthcare. Affordable housing creates more job opportunities. Affordable housing reduces childhood poverty. It is estimated that for every dollar spent on reducing childhood poverty, saves seven dollars in economic costs. I am committed to creating affordable housing for residents with diversified housing opportunities based on the city's needs. I have ideas to make it happen. Please share this post with others. On November 7, please vote for Laurie Sawyer for Councilor-At-Large. I’m on your side. Who is Laurie Sawyer?
Laurie Sawyer is running for City Council At Large The importance of hard work and respect was a big deal in my family from an early age. For the last 20 years, I’ve worked at Hasbro Children’s Hospital with dedication and integrity. I worked my way up from an entry-level position to Academic Administrative Manager. I like helping people and I love Attleboro. This is where I chose to raise my family. Now I'd like to use the skills from my career to make a difference in the city I love and gave me so much. To give back, I frequently volunteer my services. As Chair of the Council on Human Rights for the past six years, I’ve seen how we can serve as a bridge between residents and the city administration. While the issues that the Council tackles are varied, my focus has always been on removing obstacles before they become barriers for the city’s residents. Please share this post with others. On November 7th, please vote for Laurie Sawyer for Councilor-At-Large. I’m on your side! |
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