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An Experienced, Effective and Visionary Leader for Bedford
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Ellen has served as the Bedford Town Supervisor since 2022. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Government and International Relations from the University of Notre Dame and graduated with a JD and high honors from Emory University School of Law.
Bringing Vitality & Resilience
Through prudent financial management, Ellen directed efforts to maintain the Town’s AAA bond rating and keep taxes under cap despite rising costs. Ellen works with stakeholders, the Chamber, Business Associations and civic groups, on long-term smart growth initiatives to seize opportunities to make our hamlets hubs of community, cultural, and economic activity.
Dedicated to Community &Quality Services
From her early years as a community organizer and environmental attorney, to working at Bedford 2030 to organize neighbors, government, and organizations around healthy, clean, and resilient initiatives, Ellen has been deeply involved with community members to drive progress.
She collaborates with businesses and launched the Bedford Hills Business Association; she gathers non-profit leaders to support and encourage cross-efforts, and she works to lift up volunteerism and service to promote an engaged community.
Realizing Sustainable Development
Ellen has helped make Bedford an environmental leader in the state while improving the health, safety, and economic wellbeing of our residents. Ellen enhances community engagement with our First Responders to promote volunteerism. She has led countless community campaigns to reduce energy waste, increase recycling and reuse, improve air and water quality, increase clean energy, promote sustainable food, and protect natural resources.
Improving Safety & Quality of Life
Preserving town safety is about building a well-maintained system that prevents accidents before they occur. Ellen improved public safety with a new town-wide police radio communications system. She also enhanced walkability and recreation, led the final acquisition of Buxton Gorge, Reyburn Preserve, and the improvement and expansion of sidewalks in the hamlets.