shawn hanegan for selectman

Building Bedford Together

Thank you Bedford!

I appreciate the honor and the trust you the voters of Bedford place in me to serve you for another term on the Select Board.

The Issues

managing change
Managing Change
The regional economy keeps changing, people move in and out of our town, and technology is moving fast. Our goal should be to manage this change and shape a future that is in keeping with our character.
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transportation
Transportation
Although improvements in traffic safety have been made, we still have more to do. Partly because of my advocacy, we have started the process of addressing Willson Park from a traffic and safety standpoint and intersection safety was named as a top Select Board priority.
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business development
Business Development
The best way to maintain our town's level of strong services while keeping residential property taxes low is to have a solid business base. Many new businesses have come to town in recent years, and I want to make sure that continues.
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sustainability
Sustainability
As we enter further into the 21st century, it's important that Bedford heads towards a carbon-free future. Not only should we do our part to mitigate climate change, but there are also strong economic incentives to promote the use of renewable energy.
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 housing
Housing
Any talk about maintaining our town's character should start with ways to enable those with deep ties to Bedford to be able to afford to continue living in town.
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new voices
New Voices
Bedford benefits when more of its residents' voices are heard in town government. I will continue to look for ways to hear more voices especially of those that cannot join a board or committee or regularly make the time to come to meetings.
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third places
Third Places
It's been said that Bedford is a place where we can turn a flu clinic into a social event. It is part of what makes our town special. We've opened a new museum in 2023. I am pursuing other ideas for more opportunities for residents to gather together.
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constituent service
Constituent Service
It makes my day if I am able to help a resident address a problem or help navigate to the right people in town to get an answer.
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