Laura Evans – Selectwoman
Moving Rockport Forward with Responsive Government
Why I Serve
My goal is to work closely with other townspeople and town government to make our beautiful Town the best it can be, by tackling the difficult tasks we face moving forward, such as affordable housing, rising oceans and climate-related challenges, and a host of other important issues relating to schools and a variety of town services, businesses, and infrastructure. Most importantly, I will encourage, listen to, respond to, and leverage the extensive knowledge and commitment of our Town volunteers and employees to put “unity” back in “community” as we build and beautify our town. Transparency and regular communication will be an essential part of this process going forward.
Qualifications
- Elected to 2 terms on Rockport School Committee (1 term as Chair)
- Appointed Rockport Conservation Commissioner, (2022 to present)
- Appointed 12+ years on Ad Hoc Water Committee, (2021-2023, 2024 Chair)
- Volunteer Rockport Affordable Housing Coalition (RAHC), (2023 to present)
- Rockport Resident since 1980
- Publishing services business founder and owner in Rockport for 42 years
- Moderator and facilitator in international forums
Biography
- Married, mother of 4 and grandmother of 2
- Pianist at Unitarian Universalist Society
- Volunteered at Shalin Liu, Rockport Rotary, Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe
- Member of Schooner Adventure and Gloucester Gig Rowers, Sandy Bay Yacht Club; three-time veteran of rowing the Blackburn Challenge
- Barnard College, Columbia University (BA in English and German)
Communication
- Hold weekly in-person office hours
- Communicate in open and nonlitigious fashion
- Write a weekly “From My Window” blog summarizing Select Board activities and inviting response
- Give the Select Board position the time, fresh attention, and transparency it needs
- Focus on making the Town the best it can be, now and in the future
Explore My Positions
HOUSING
ENVIRONMENT
