Michael Clark deserves your vote.

Twenty year old UMass student Michael Clark wants to contribute to the leadership of his hometown, where he was raised, educated, and intends to remain after college graduation. His campaign, which includes folks of all ages and stages, has been very impressive in its organization, outreach, and seriousness. His public statements and arguments, especially his strong support for the new high school project, have been positive, insightful, and respectful of that which he does not yet know.

The effectiveness of our five-member Select Board is greatly enhanced by membership diversity. Michael’s intelligence and strong interpersonal communications skills, combined with his unique accessibility and eagerness to learn, will provide Longmeadow residents with unprecedented entre into the work and workings of the Select Board. Unburdened by family and professional obligations, Michael will bring valuable energy and time commitment to the Select Board’s community outreach efforts. A student of government and politics, Michael will also provide a valuable explanatory perspective to citizens unschooled in the processes and procedures of town government.

His capacity to listen to residents’ concerns, and his willingness to bring those concerns to the Select Board without political baggage or bias make Michael Clark uniquely qualified and situated to add value to our town’s governance as a member of the Select Board.

Am I very pleased that he is running and very enthusiastic in my support of his election on June 8th.