Resident urges Select Board to boost diversity and proactive recruitment
Heather Stevenson told the Select Board that volunteer recruitment and long incumbencies reflect governance culture, and she urged clearer recruitment guidelines, one-page role descriptions, candidate nights and expanded remote participation. Board members discussed outreach options and agreed to post vacancies and prepare informational materials.
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Heather Stevenson, a resident, delivered prepared remarks asking the Londonderry Select Board to examine board culture and recruitment practices, saying long tenure and opaque recruitment discourage diverse candidates. “I want to address what's often described as a volunteer problem. I don't believe this is simply about people not stepping forward,” Stevenson said, urging clearer expectations, accessible participation options and active outreach.
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