The Board of Selectmen must take the lead in rejuvenating our local economy. The welfare of the community is every bit the Town’s business. As the building boom fades, we need to diversify.
First
The Selectmen should create an Office of Economic Development. We should partner with the private sector to broaden our tourist base globally; to market the available housing; and to extend the season.
Second
We must counter the perception that doing business on Nantucket is difficult. We should streamline and simplify the permitting process for businesses, and bring high-speed internet to the Island for telecommuting. We must focus on enabling residents to compete effectively for jobs and contracts. This means assisting local workers to become fully licensed and qualified, and encouraging people to build new marketable skills through our Community School. Critical needs include accounting, bookkeeping, business practices, computer skills, cost estimating, LEED certification, nursing, and weatherization.
Third
Our community should make every effort to “Buy Local”, hire local and support initiatives to keep more dollars circulating within the local economy.
Lastly
the Selectmen should advocate for upgrading our infrastructure. This includes transportation improvements, by air and high-speed ferry; improving public transportation on-Island; and renewable energy development using State and Federal monies.
No longer are we the fastest growing community in the State. The Selectmen must be leaders in Nantucket’s economic development.
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