Liz's Platform
Liz wants to help make Falmouth more livable year-round. Supporting visitors to our community is important, but Falmouth also needs a stable, successful year-round population base. She wants to help folks thrive in July and January.
Liz's 3 Priorities
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Sustainable Living Year Round
Helping more Falmouth residents thrive, rather than just survive, benefits our community as a whole. Exploring options like tax relief to help alleviate the financial constraints on primary residents is important to Liz. She also wants to learn more from the community about their priorities. What makes Falmouth more livable for you and your family?
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Environmental Stewardship
A long-time 300 Committee volunteer and outdoor enthusiast, Liz wants to continue efforts to conserve natural spaces in Falmouth. Looking for intersections of conservation, housing, and farming provides a creative approach to this challenge, and Liz wants to engage these stakeholders. Liz is also prepared to work through the complex task of protecting our coastal community from the threats of sea level rise. Her background in geology means that Liz understands the interplay between the various forces that govern our coastlines, and she takes a realistic approach to engineered solutions.
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Housing For Falmouth
Through her work on the Affordable Housing Committee and the Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee, Liz has shown her commitment to affordable and attainable housing in Falmouth. Liz is interested in creative solutions that go beyond traditional new construction, advocating for tax exemptions and other incentives that encourage the repurposing of existing housing units. Her experience qualifies her as well-prepared to usher in the Seasonal Communities Designation. Liz seeks balance and cooperation when addressing complex challenges like the housing crisis.