Next BOS Candidate (Walter Kolodziej)

Ross McLeod

(Current Board of Selectmen Chairman)

Ross McLeod is pictured 2^nd from the left

Dear fellow residents,

I would like to ask for your support as I seek election to a second term as a member of the Windham Board of Selectmen.

In 1997, my wife and I moved here with our young children because of the character of the town and the good school system. Shortly thereafter, in 1999, I volunteered as an assistant coach with the Windham Soccer Association. That was the spark that ignited my drive for civic volunteerism. Since then I have had the true pleasure of working with many fantastic parents and volunteers, school teachers, and town employees as I have volunteered my time as a math tutor, ski chaperone, Planning Board member, Conservation Commission member, SAU withdrawal study committee member, and most recently, as a member of the Windham Board of Selectmen, where I have been able to draw upon my broad background in law, engineering, and business.

I’ve spent considerable time learning about the needs and desires of our community from many residents, businesses, and town and school employees. Upon consideration of the diverse views, I see that our greatest challenge is to protect and strengthen our Town's character and desirability, which, in turn, drives our property values. While our homes currently have the highest average residential resale value in the State, we cannot take this for granted. To maintain their value, extra care must be given to anything that affects our property values. Specifically, we must protect our beautiful, unique resources such as Cobbett’s Pond and Canobie Lake, and carefully manage growth consistent with our Master Plan.

What have I done and what do I feel are important goals?

1. Fiscal responsibility. Through the Capital Improvements Program, we were able to construct a million-dollar salt shed and still provide responsible budgets that have been roughly flat. I continually support competitive bids for necessary expenditures so that we can be sure we are getting the most for our money. I also strongly support impact fees, including impact fees that have provided much-needed money to our schools over the years, for new development so that we – the existing taxpayers, are not shouldering the expense for needs required by others.

2. Open and accountable government. I consistently recuse myself from votes where I sense a conflict of interest, such as lights at Griffin Park and the Spruce Pond athletic field – because of my work with the Windham Soccer Association. Again, competitive bids are important.

3. Public safety. I strongly support our Police and Fire departments, so that our lives and property are protected by properly-staffed, well-trained, and well-run departments.

As your Selectman, I will continue to bring independent thought and an open mind to the Board as I work with you to protect and enhance our quality of life. My goal, as always, is to act in the best interest of Windham to make and keep Windham a great place to live.

Thank you for your kind consideration. I urge you to make your voice heard and ask for your vote on Tuesday, March 13.

Ross McLeod

Ads:

· Registered Voters and Residents of Windham Endorsement

Letters:

· Letter of Support for both McLeod and Hohenberger (Kathleen DiFruscia)

· Letter of Support for McLeod (Michael Hatem)

· Letter of Support for McLeod (Jane & Bob Higgins)

· Letter of Support for McLeod (Tracey Mulder)

· Letter of Support for both McLeod and Hohenberger (Ruth-Ellen Post)

· Letter of Support for both McLeod and Hohenberger (Stephanie Wimmer)

· Letter of Support for both McLeod and Hohenberger (Gary M. Garfield)

· Letter of Support for both Hohenberger and McLeod (Heath Partington)