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Kent Town Supervisor

Alex Sewell

Candidate for Kent Town Supervisor

Democratic, Labor, Working Families

Background

Campaign website
alexsewellforkent.com

A union laborer and steward (IATSE USA 829) living in Lake Carmel who has volunteered on the Kent ClimateSmart Committee and with Sustainable Putnam.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports lobbying for fair county sales tax sharing with towns.

    Alex Sewell for Town Supervisor

    Campaign website · Alex Sewell for Town Supervisor · alexsewellforkent.com

    “Align with neighboring towns to lobby for fair sales tax revenue sharing from the county.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Pledges to pursue grants to offset highway maintenance costs.

    Alex Sewell for Town Supervisor

    Campaign website · Alex Sewell for Town Supervisor · alexsewellforkent.com

    “Secure and maximize grant funding to offset the costs of highway and municipal maintenance”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports partnering with DEC and DEP on watershed health.

    Alex Sewell for Town Supervisor

    Campaign website · Alex Sewell for Town Supervisor · alexsewellforkent.com

    “Strengthen partnerships with DEC and DEP to advocate for better watershed health”
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Health & human services

  • Proposes a pilot emergency help line for seniors.

    Alex Sewell for Town Supervisor

    Campaign website · Alex Sewell for Town Supervisor · alexsewellforkent.com

    “Establish a pilot help line for seniors, offering assistance during weather-related or health emergencies.”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes open-door governance with public forums.

    Alex Sewell for Town Supervisor

    Campaign website · Alex Sewell for Town Supervisor · alexsewellforkent.com

    “Implement open-door governance, encouraging public participation in town decisions through forums, advisory councils, and drop-in appointments.”
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