Oscar for Selectboard

A plan to get Brattleboro back on track.

Experienced: Two-time Finance Committee chair
Collaborative: A thoughtful and effective team player
Focused: Committed to fixing our budget process for a stronger future

Selfie of Oscar with a dog. — Nine out of ten dogs agree: **They're way too heavy to sit on my lap.**

I will bring six years of Finance Committee experience to the Selectboard. Creating the town's budget is the Selectboard's single most important job every year, and I think we've gotten off-track. I have a plan to get our budget back on solid footing, and my goal is to guide us through the challenges that I foresee this year.

What I believe

When I think about Brattleboro, I see opportunity.

Yes, like any town, we have our challenges. But I'm constantly reminded of how fortunate I am to live and work in a community filled with creative, resilient, and caring people.

Serving on the Selectboard is about working together to improve our town for everyone. The five elected members of the Selectboard dedicate themselves to tackling the tough issues, allowing the rest of us to focus on our families, our work, and our lives.

I've spent six years doing that hard work on the Finance Committee, and I'm ready to bring my experience and dedication to the Selectboard. Together, we can build a stronger, more vibrant Brattleboro.

My #1 priority

I'm passionate about finding innovative ways to make Brattleboro more vibrant, welcoming, and full of life—a place where people want to visit, build their futures, and thrive.

But before we can dive into those exciting opportunities, we must address an urgent issue: a budget crisis rooted in a breakdown of our budget process.

This is where my expertise comes in. I have a practical, straightforward plan that uses proven strategies to stabilize our finances and put our town on a more secure path. Once that work is done, we'll be ready to focus on the creative, forward-thinking projects that make Brattleboro such a unique and wonderful place.

WHY VOTE FOR ME?

An effective Selectboard member needs two key qualities:

Attention to detail: A willingness to do the work, review the facts thoroughly, and ensure every decision is well-informed.
Collaboration: The ability to listen, compromise, and work cooperatively to achieve meaningful results.

I've spent years developing these skills through my service on the Finance Committee, as a member of Representative Town Meeting, and as a local business owner. I'm a problem-solver at heart, and I'm confident that my experience and dedication can help make Brattleboro stronger.

Why am I running?

I often ask myself this question, and the answer always comes back to two core values:

A deep commitment to public service. I believe in giving back to the community I call home by using my skills and energy to make a meaningful difference.
A passion for the work. I know this role is challenging, and I understand it often comes with criticism. But I truly enjoy digging into the issues, solving problems, and helping others.

For me, it's not just about the big-picture projects—it's also about the small but impactful moments. Whether it's responding to an email from a resident or helping solve a problem, I'm eager to be that reliable and approachable resource for Brattleboro.