 Greetings. My name is Jacquela Maidana, and I'm running for Amherstown Council in District 4, formally Precinct 5 and 9. First, I'd like to tell you a little bit about myself and my family. In 1974, I moved to the Valley. My children attended the Amherst public schools, and I went to the University of Massachusetts, receiving a bachelor in fine arts and my master's and certificate of advanced graduate study in counseling psychology at the School of Education. I then went on to teach at the University for over 20 years. I became a town meeting member in the 80s, and then again in 2014. As a town meeting member, I felt that I had a voice in town government. By talking to people all over, I felt that I could make an informed decision when voting. As a new counselor, I will continue to be that voice. One of my concerns is the new, oversized dormitory-like buildings in the center of town. I'm not against progress or growth, but I want it to be humane and organic. The town appreciates the fact that it is about developing affordable housing for low and moderate income families and seniors. The new council will need to be careful and carefully prioritize what we want in our future. One of the capital projects also concerns me is the state of our neighborhood schools, school buildings. The need to remodel Fort River and Wildwood seems inevitable. The open concept schools did not work. I know because my children went to one of them. With today's technology, there are companies who have successfully remodeled this type of building. It will lower the costs instead of destroying the existing buildings. This is doable. The firehouse in the center of town is also a major concern. It also needs to be remodeled, not destroyed. Remodeling is a much lower cost than a new building, and it will have a lower impact on the environment. Putting in a substation in South Amherst would balance out the town's coverage and keep the main station right where it belongs. The DBW has been in need of remodeling for several years. This is also doable. It doesn't have to be an enormous cost. The library, this is also one of the issues that we've just simply finished paying off the last renovations, and I feel that it's important to utilize the space in a better way. So, although I'm a renter, I've been a homeowner, I know how difficult it can be to balance a budget. I believe in getting involved to think globally and to act locally, and that means I will work hard on your behalf. This new form of government will have enormous power and will bring with it new challenges for the town. I want to be part of the solution, and that's why I'm running for a seat in the new council because I want to have a voice in the future of Amherst. Vote for me, Jackwell and Maidana, on September 4th in District 4. So, that means you're still going to be voting in the same location that you've always voted in, but this is now called District 4. So, I appreciate this, and I appreciate having the opportunity to speak with you today. Thank you.