My Turn: In support of DeLisi and Levinson for Planning Board

The town of Lincoln is facing significant decisions that will impact its future, among them: responding to the Massachusetts Housing Choice Act, supporting the commercial success of our Mall area, and responding to the possible expansion of Hanscom Field.

To ensure that the town can respond successfully to these issues, Lynn DeLisi and Mark Levinson advocate for:

• Broad engagement with all residents to define a clear set of common town goals
• A planning process that requires thorough research to quantify the benefits, costs, and impacts of our shared goals
• Providing residents with a clear picture of the financial, environmental, and social impacts of any proposed changes BEFORE taking action or asking residents to vote.
• Protecting and preserving our current properties of affordably-priced multi-family housing options.

While planning is not an exact science, both Mark and Lynn have scientific backgrounds that ground them in doing the essential work to prepare us for making responsible and informed decisions. They do not bring a bias toward (or against) development based on their professional backgrounds. They do bring years of Planning Board experience (board member, resident liaison) and decades of residence in, and commitment to, the town of Lincoln.

If an unbiased, research-fueled, fiscally-sound, resident-engaging approach to navigating these important changes makes sense to you, please join us in voting for Lynn DeLisi and Mark Levinson.

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