Candidate Spotlight | Maria Martinez | Zoning Commission
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Why I am running as a Democrat
I have been a democrat my entire adult life. I strongly believe in the Democratic values of human rights, and social justice. I believe that we are greater together, that our community succeeds when everyone has equal opportunity, and that we act with integrity, inclusiveness, and fairness in all that we do. Why are you running now?
The town needs strong leadership to both maintain its unique small-town charm and balance that with the strategic needs for vibrancy and economic stability. |
What issues to you want to work on if elected?
- Ensure that we continue to apply our Zoning regulations in a consistent and fair manner and that we use our strategic Plan of Conservation and Development document as a guideline.
- Continue to work on our wastewater infrastructure and look for opportunities to ensure that our land use regulations are current and relevant.
- While maintaining our town charm, support programs that ensure a vibrant retail and family friendly town center for the community.
- Focus on understanding how the current environmental changes impact our coastal communities and take necessary steps to protect our natural resources.
- Ensure that we continue to apply our Zoning regulations in a consistent and fair manner and that we use our strategic Plan of Conservation and Development document as a guideline.
- Continue to work on our wastewater infrastructure and look for opportunities to ensure that our land use regulations are current and relevant.
- While maintaining our town charm, support programs that ensure a vibrant retail and family friendly town center for the community.
- Focus on understanding how the current environmental changes impact our coastal communities and take necessary steps to protect our natural resources.
What qualifies you to serve?
I currently serve as an Alternate Zoning Commissioner. I have held this post since 2020 and recognize the importance of maintaining the charm that Old Lyme offers while balancing it with the realities of a changing landscape. I am a newcomer to Old Lyme and love the town. What I provide is a fresh perspective, a new set of energy, a listening ear, and a bias towards action.
My background is global business operations and customer experience leadership. I have worked in the Healthcare, Technology and Manufacturing arenas globally. I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Psychology and am 12 credits shy of my second master’s in business administration.
I currently serve as an Alternate Zoning Commissioner. I have held this post since 2020 and recognize the importance of maintaining the charm that Old Lyme offers while balancing it with the realities of a changing landscape. I am a newcomer to Old Lyme and love the town. What I provide is a fresh perspective, a new set of energy, a listening ear, and a bias towards action.
My background is global business operations and customer experience leadership. I have worked in the Healthcare, Technology and Manufacturing arenas globally. I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Psychology and am 12 credits shy of my second master’s in business administration.
What do you love most about Old Lyme?
I love the town charm, the proximity to the beaches, the beautiful sunsets, and the exceptional educational system that the town provides. I also appreciate the level of volunteerism that exists in the town and the energy to serve by the local residents.
I love the town charm, the proximity to the beaches, the beautiful sunsets, and the exceptional educational system that the town provides. I also appreciate the level of volunteerism that exists in the town and the energy to serve by the local residents.
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Why did you move to Old Lyme? I just fell in love with the town, its beaches, and the Wednesday evening (now Sunday Brunch) Old Lyme Inn Jazz events! |
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