To the editor:
I am announcing my candidacy for re-election to the Wellesley Select Board for the March 3, 2026 Town Election. It has been an honor to serve the Town as a member of the Select Board, and I respectfully ask for your support again.
I have seen first-hand the strength and commitment within our community, whether through our dedicated professional employees, community leaders, business owners, or residents, that allows the town of Wellesley to thrive. Through smart and thoughtful management, we continue to move forward with a strong financial outlook, a skilled workforce, and a sustained commitment to the level of service our residents and commercial interests expect.
Residential and commercial development are critical issues facing residents as we look to the future and the character of our town. As a community, we have worked hard to meet reasonable state mandates, but we must be allowed to consider the impact development may have and the best interests of the community. In the years ahead, it is critical to have strong, experienced members on the Select Board who can exercise common sense leadership and engage the entire community to address both issues.
As a member of the Select Board, I have always worked to build consensus and broad support while advancing a sustainable future, both financially and environmentally. I will continue building and improving the Town’s capital planning process to protect our buildings and infrastructure, and supporting a public school system where every student has the opportunity to thrive in an academically challenging and supportive environment.
I remain committed to our community, to maintaining civil and thoughtful discourse, and to respecting diverse perspectives as we work toward solutions for the challenges and opportunities ahead. By working together, we will continue to be a town that embraces challenges, welcomes new solutions, and remains a strong and vibrant community.
I am asking for your vote on Tuesday, March 3rd .
Tom Ulfelder
www.electtomulfelder.com
