Issues
Budget
Taxpayers deserve a transparent and accountable budget process. As a member of the Budget Subcommittee, Evan has advocated for our schools, remains committed to sharing information with the community, and works collaboratively with the Select Board and Finance Committee.
Personalizing Education
Offering an individualized approach to education remains a priority for Westport Community Schools. Evan is supporting the district’s efforts to expand its neo-technical programming to provide career-connected coursework and credentialing to students in a wide range of areas, from the medical field and engineering to manufacturing and OSHA 10 certification.
Local Aid
Despite large budget surpluses at the state level in recent years and funding from ARPA, local aid has seen relatively small increases. Municipalities rely on this money from the state to supplement local tax receipts, fund improvement projects, and offer the many services provided to residents every day.
Evan has advocated for increased local aid support education in our town, maintain infrastructure, and ensure public safety without increasing the local tax burden.
Public Safety
Evan is a strong supporter of our local law enforcement who work hard every day to keep our neighborhoods safe. He has met with many law enforcement officers, firefighters, and union officials to discuss the impact of underfunding and short-staffing that is currently taking place in many departments.
On the School Committee, Evan works with district administration to support our School Resource Officers who keep our schools safe.
Environment
Evan has worked with the Infrastructure Oversight Committee to support the Route 6 water and sewer project, which, in addition to providing economic development and housing opportunities, would also help address environmental and public health concerns. Evan has also met with area officials regarding algal bloom problems in the South Watuppa Pond and the importance of state investment in drinking water infrastructure to aid with contaminant issues.
