Letter: I’m Voting for Vince in District 1
Vince O'Connor
As a 16-year resident of Amherst and the librarian at Wildwood School, I’m voting for Vincent O’Connor for Town Council in District 1. I’m supporting him because of his commitment to our schools. When budget cuts eliminated our elementary school library paraeducators two years ago, it was devastating. Vince’s proposal to have the school committee’s budgets directly submitted to the Amherst Town Council – bypassing the unelected town manager – would allow for more transparency and public input. This approach could prevent the consistent underfunding of our schools that we’ve seen in recent years. As a long-time resident and engaged citizen, Vince would bring a valuable perspective to the Town Council. We’d be lucky to have him representing District 1.
Susan Wells
Susan Wells is a resident of Amherst’s District 1