Rocks, Policy, and Purpose

I move big rocks.  Due to the effort involved, it’s not the kind of thing you do on a whim or without clear purpose. 

Moving big rocks is similar to crafting public policy, in that it takes a lot of determination to get the job done; it always seems to require more effort than expected, and once it’s in place, it is unlikely to move again (so you better get it right). 

I gained experience shaping public policy in Epsom by serving on the Epsom Planning Board for twelve years.  During that time, the town extensively modified subdivision regulations and made several changes to the town zoning ordinance.

My efforts to champion innovative zoning approaches, such as cluster housing, required years of preliminary conversations at the Planning Board, public hearings and ultimately a Town vote.  That section of the ordinance has changed little since its adoption in 1989.   Crafting cluster housing public policy was a metaphorical “heavy lift” to encourage preservation of open space, flexibility in design, and cost-effective road building to balance community needs.



Moving big rocks is straightforward.  Get them out of the pasture; assemble them into a functional retaining wall.  I have done my share of heavy lifting for Epsom's betterment, and I am ready and willing to take on the load expected of your State Representative.