If there was only one thing you could learn about Kevin, it would be how much of his perspective is driven by his family. He is the lucky husband to Erica and the proud father to Colin (10), Ryan (7), and Owen (4). We also can't forget the three dogs (Artie, Zoey, and new puppy Sadie!), two guinea pigs (Rex & Dino), and one horse (Jordan). In his free time, Kevin enjoys staying active playing basketball, softball, and golf. To balance out all of that activity, you'll also find him tending to a brisket or two on the smoker.
The need to address the housing crisis in the 9th Norfolk district is among one of my biggest concerns. As a member of both the Norfolk Planning Board and the Norfolk Select Board, I have seen first-hand how difficult it is to effectively increase our housing stock, especially affordable housing.
During my transition from the Planning Board to the Select Board, accommodating for growth in Norfolk was a priority. As such, I volunteered to serve as the Select Board representative on the Town Center Zoning Committee to explore the potential for expanded multi-family zoning proposals. During this time, I worked with just about every board/committee in town as well as residents who were both for and against the proposals to bridge understanding gaps and address core concerns. This was achieved through 1-on-1 discussions, community outreach sessions, and expert forums. In the end, Norfolk passed a slate of expanded zoning changes during the annual town meeting in 2021 after 2.5yrs of work.
I look forward to leveraging that experience to propose a modernized approach to housing development that will shift the focus from two ends of the housing spectrum (large, single-family homes and large apartment buildings) to the "missing middle", as it's referred to by the planning community.