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Sudbury Select Board publishes mission and values emphasizing equity, fiscal stewardship and housing options
Summary
The Select Board's mission statement calls the board the town's chief policy-making body and commits to promoting residents' quality of life, equity, fiscal health, diverse housing options, transportation alternatives and environmental sustainability; first adopted in 2000 and last amended Oct. 25, 2022.
The Select Board's mission statement says, "The Select Board, as the chief policy making body for the Town of Sudbury, Massachusetts, will maximize and ensure the quality of life and well-being of Sudbury residents, today and in the future." The statement frames the board's role as setting strategic direction, appointing certain boards, establishing policies and developing goals to deliver municipal services.
The document lists a set of values intended to guide board decisions and town policy. It calls for protecting staff professionalism and promoting respectful civic engagement, transparency and effective communications. The statement also emphasizes equity, inclusion and belonging; responsible long-term capital management and strategic planning; and protecting and enhancing educational excellence and public health and safety.
On community services and infrastructure, the values encourage equitable access to Sudbury facilities, programs and information, and specifically call for pursuing a wide range of housing options that accommodate diverse needs across age and socio-economic demographics. The statement promotes access to transportation options, including bicycle and pedestrian alternatives, and commits to enhancing environmental resources and sustainability.
The mission statement includes its adoption and review history: it was first adopted by the Board of Selectmen on May 10, 2000, and lists amendments and reaffirmations on May 23, 2002; June 1, 2004; June 10, 2005; and October 25, 2022.
The statement appears in the board's published materials as a guiding document for policy deliberations and priority-setting. No motions, votes or individual speaker statements are recorded in this transcript excerpt.
