What do we need to know to be informed voters?

Thursday, October 17, 2024
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To help raise awareness about important articles in the warrant, the Orleans Citizens Forum hosted a presentation to discuss these at The Orleans Senior Center.

The panel, moderated by Walter North, included the following speakers and topics:

• Mark Mathison, Select Board Chair, reviewed Funding Housing Trust (Article 20) and Housing Initiatives (Article 21)

• Jamie Balliett, Vice Chair, Advisory Recreation Committee shared the Recreation Committee’s work on the Pickle Ball (Articles 9) and Recreational Facilities (Article 10)

• Hakim Janah, Vice Chair of the Energy and Climate Action Committee shared their work on Climate, Sustainability, and Environmental Action Funding, (Article 12)

• Kim Newman, Town Manager, discussed free cash: What is it?  How is free cash determined and how is it spent?  As part of this discussion, she shared information on Article 11: Acquire Land Located at 72 Tonset Rd

• Constance Kremer, Chair of the Finance Committee was available to discuss more information on the warrant.

Each presentation was followed by a question-and-answer session.

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