Community Questions and Priorities
Jericho residents are invited to hear from candidates for Selectboard as they respond to a series of questions grounded in themes that consistently emerge in local community discourse.
Question 1
What is your vision for Jericho’s future—both in the near term (1–5 years) and longer term (10–15 years)?
Additional questions will follow, informed by recurring concerns and priorities expressed by residents, including:
Key Community Themes
Balancing Change and Stability
Many residents support growth if it is deliberate and well planned. While there is not a broad opposition to change, there is a strong interest in ensuring that growth respects Jericho’s rural character, historic identity, natural communities, and sense of place.
Affordability and Housing Diversity
There is growing concern that without additional housing options—particularly affordable and workforce housing—Jericho risks becoming accessible only to very high-income or aging populations. Interest in denser zoning and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) reflects a desire for a more economically diverse and intergenerational community.
Infrastructure as Both Enabler and Constraint
Infrastructure is seen by some as essential to supporting housing and community needs, while others are concerned about financial, environmental, and social costs. Road conditions, traffic safety, and pedestrian infrastructure (including sidewalks) are frequently raised issues.
Participation, Communication, and Transparency
Jericho has implemented multiple tools and methods for information-sharing, public engagement, and civic discourse.
Procurement, Capital Planning, and Governance Practices
Residents have expressed interest in clearer processes, stronger guidelines, and more consistent policies related to procurement and capital planning.
Implementation of the Town Plan
There is concern that actions necessary to achieve the goals outlined in the Town Plan are not being adequately addressed or prioritized.
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