Experienced leadership-- what Tisbury needs right now
Experience You Can Count On
Tisbury is a special place—defined by its harbor, its neighborhoods, and the people who call it home. The decisions we make now about housing, infrastructure, and growth will shape our community for years to come. In a town our size, those decisions have a real and immediate impact.
This election offers voters a choice in how we move forward.
why Connie...
why now?
In a town like ours, experience and preparation make a difference.
Connie brings to the challenges facing Tisbury:
- Extensive experience in town governance
- A knowledge base giving her the ability to step in and contribute from day one
- The right temperament - She is conscientious and steady
Thoughtful leadership. Practical solutions. A stronger Tisbury.
Experience
Tisbury Sewer Advisory Board - 6 years
Tisbury Planning Board - 5 years - Chair 24/25
Tisbury Zoning Bylaw Review Committee - Chair
Community Preserv.ation Commitee - 2 years
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program 2.0 Tisbury Liaison
Tisbury School Building Committee (during construction - new school)
Tisbury Waterways, Inc: is a citizens' non-profit organization in support of municipal, educational and research programs designed to improve local marine quality
Bio
Vineyard Haven Resident for over 40 years
Tisbury School Science Teacher - 22 years
Dukes Co. Science Teacher of the Year
Tisbury School Advisory Council - 18 years
Big Brothers Big Sisters Advisory Board Chair - 13 years
Foster Parent
Minnesinger Parent Group - Chair- 2 yrs
Confirmation teacher for Good Shepherd Parish - 4 years
Food Baskets Good Shepherd Food Pantry - 5 years
important dates
Tisbury Town Election Tuesday; May 12th - 12-8PM Tisbury EMS Building
Collins Report
Tisbury is facing a financial squeeze over the next 5 years.
The town has major capital projects planned (~$97 million), but expenses are growing faster than revenues, creating ongoing deficits and rising tax pressure.
LINK TO THE COLLINS REPORT Feb 2026
LINK TO COLLINS REPORT SUMMARY
Great read and a better understanding of where the Town of Tisbury is financially and what our future entails.
Candidate Forum April 30th
League of Women Voters of Martha's Vineyard Tisbury Candidate Forum
on Thursday, April 30th at 7PM - Forum is at the Tisbury Senior Center
LINK TO LEAGUE OF WOMENS VOTERS MVTV coverage - very insightful!
