PUTNEY-My name is Bex Slattery, and I am running for Selectboard in Putney.
I am originally from Westport, Massachusetts. My appreciation for civic engagement came from growing up in a small town where my grandparents were deeply involved. My grandfather served on the School Committee, and I held signs for local candidates. They taught me that being engaged in the community is both a responsibility and a privilege.
In my 20s, I started working on Tall Ships, where I met my partner, Lydia. After many years of sailing we retired to life on land to care for my grandmother. When it was time to find our own home where we could raise our children, we felt a real pull to Putney. Two years ago we were fortunate enough to put down roots here.
This town is welcoming, vibrant, and a wonderful place to raise a family. Now that Putney is my home, I am eager to contribute to the community that has given us so much.