Kristen Perreault L’Heureux for Town Clerk

Family, friends, and fellow residents,

I am writing to inform you of my candidacy for Seekonk Town Clerk. The election will be held on April 1st, 2024, and I am asking you to consider me for the position. I believe I have the experience, knowledge, and ability to successfully serve as your next Town Clerk.

A little bit about me:
I am proud to be the fourth generation of my family to reside in Seekonk. My parents instilled in me the importance of volunteerism and staying active in your community. My parents always led by example and I hope to do the same for my daughter. Currently, I volunteer in town as the Clerk for the Seekonk Disabled and Elderly Taxation Aid Committee. In the past, I served as a board member for Mended Little Hearts of New England, Brownie Troop leader, Seekonk PTO member, and youth soccer coach. My husband, Kevin, and I have been married for twenty-five years and have one daughter, Sara. We are all proud graduates of the Seekonk school system.

Experience:
My municipal experience began 22 years ago at the Seekonk Public Library. My first position was serving as the Administrative Assistant for the Library Director and subsequently became a Customer Service Representative. My experience as a Customer Service Representative helped me realize the importance of serving the public and helping others in a professional capacity. In 2015, I transferred to the Town Hall to work part-time in the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals office. During that time, I also went back to college and completed my bachelor’s degree at Providence College. After graduating in 2018, I began working full-time in the Town Administrator/Board of Selectmen’s Office.

Why I am running:
After our previous Town Clerk announced her retirement, I gave it careful thought and consideration to running for the position. I feel my professional and personal experience make me uniquely qualified to be your next Town Clerk. I am hardworking, honest, determined, professional, and respectful of differences of opinion. My experience working with the Town and several different boards and committees over the years has given me the opportunity to demonstrate my exemplary organizational skills, an ability to maintain current and accurate records, and develop a working knowledge of public records law. I have a solid understanding of the role of the Town Clerk, Open Meeting and Conflict of Interest Laws, the Town and Zoning By-laws, and our Town Charter.

I would appreciate the opportunity to serve as the next Town Clerk and respectfully ask for your vote on April 1, 2024. Voting will take place at the Seekonk High School from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you have questions and/or prefer to reach out to me via email, please send your questions/comments to kristenpl4townclerk@gmail.com  or visit my Facebook page: www.Kristenpl4townclerk. 

Thank you for your consideration.
Kristen Perreault L’Heureux