LYDIA SLABY
The VIllage of Rhinebeck is a remarkable community. Every day, I see neighbors helping neighbors create this place by showing up for each other, community events, the firehouse, the schools. We all want to live in a community where everyone thrives, and I have had the privilege of seeing this energy at work in Village Hall, where I have had the honor of working my tail off for you as VIllage Trustee since October 2020.
I see my role as supporting this community to thrive by improving government practices and services for now and for the future and by helping to create opportunities for the community to embody the vision and values that guide us all. Upon learning that our Comprehensive Land Use Plan was 30 years old, I encouraged the Board to create a Comprehensive Plan Committee, designed for hundreds of people to participate so that we listen carefully to the needs and priorities of all of the individuals and groups that make up our Village. I see us all working towards a shared vision that supports our belief that we are a vibrant, kind, connected community that values our history and wants to create continued opportunities for us all to thrive.
For those of you who I haven’t gotten to know yet, I am an author, a former Sidley Austin restructuring attorney, former deputy chief of staff for municipal policy for Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, a sister, an auntie, and a proud Rhinebecker.