The writer served as executive director of the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce from 2001 to 2005.
BRATTLEBORO-I have known Isaac Evans-Frantz since he was in high school. I have always admired his dedication to causes. I believed in him. And I still do. I was very proud of his being the only candidate for Selectboard who spoke at the rally on Presidents' Day.
We need someone who will bring the concerns of folks on the street, small businesses downtown, and the elderly to the Selectboard. When I was at the Brattleboro Area Chamber, I realized that there was, at times, a disconnect between the downtown merchants, our Chamber members, and the community at large with the Selectboard. Isaac will listen and bring those concerns to the board.
We need someone who will dig down into the weeds for transparency on town issues, including the budget. Isaac is a master at bringing people together and creating compromise that works for everyone. This is key given the huge divisiveness in our community today.
There are some great candidates in this election. Isaac is an inspiring young man who rises to the top of this list of candidates based on his experience and commitment to strengthen Brattleboro. He is incredibly articulate and outspoken and not afraid to ask the hard questions, bringing transparency to the workings of the Selectboard and our town government.
Betsy Gentile
Brattleboro
The writer served as executive director of the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce from 2001 to 2005.
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