These are some of your neighbors who support Jim for Selectboard.
- Penny Kim – Thank you for running, Jim. Our Town will benefit from having someone with your extensive background and hands-on experience in municipal finance serving in this capacity.
- Elaine Puleo
- Catherine Hilton – Jim’s decade of experience on the FinCom makes him perfect for the Select Board!
- Fred Steinberg
- Rita Farrell
- Michael Broad
- Susie Mosher – The Finance Committee has benefited form the diverse experiences and perspectives the seven members contribute. Jim has participated and led the committee during his ten years volunteering on this committee. He helps to identify the important issues and find answers that balance diverse concerns. I am grateful that he is willing to continue to serve Shutesbury in the role of Select Board member.
- Cecile Davis
- Becca Wheeler – I am very familiar with your volunteer efforts for Village Neighbors, in addition to all of the above. The town will greatly benefit from your presence on the Selectboard!
- Meryl Mandell – I’ve known Jim for many years and always been impressed by his sincerity, integrity, and wicked sense of humor. He’ll make a great addition to the Selectboard.
- Stephen Smulski
- Donald Fletcher and Eris Gibson – Shutesbury needs leaders like Jim Walton
- Barbara Bigelow
- Gayle Huntress – We need people like Jim who can listen to diverse viewpoints, distill and explain complicated issues, and be a calm voice during these difficult and uncertain times.
- Sean Meyer – Jim is a terrific human being. He has already served this town well for years . He knows how to listen and works well with folks as we look to address key challenges for our town.
- April Stein – Jim will be an amazing select board member. He will bring a lot of knowledge and wisdom to the select board!
- B.Z. Reily – Good luck Jim!
- Joyce Braunhut – Thank you for running for the Select Board . We need someone with consistent real world experience who understands collaboration, understands the town’s needs and can see the forest in addition to the trees.
- Alan Werner – Very caring and thoughtful person- brings a lot to the table!
- Kate Cell – https://gazettenet.com/2026/04/13/kate-cell-jim-walton-for-shutesbury-select-board/
- Joan and Allen Hanson – Thank you, Jim, for running for Selectboard.
- Arleen Read
- Mark Protti – Jim is a wonderful neighbor that cares a lot about Shutesbury. We will be lucky to have him on our select board.
- Sam Spisiak – Jim Walton always shows up for our community! It’s so great to see him at so many town events!
- Catherine M.
- Colleen Kelley
- Lynmarie Thompson
- Clif Read – Having known Jim for many years I have always been impressed by his blend of intelligence, thoughtfulness, humor, listening skills, and openness to listening to and discussing issues. We are fortunate to have a candidate of his caliber running for Select Board!
- Ann Brigham – Shutesbury will benefit from Jim’s extensive experience, especially on the Finance Committee, and collaborative leadership style. He has my enthusiastic support!
- Herb Gilmore
- Gail Fleischaker
- Andy Reagan
- Dave Mosher
- Penny Jaques – Jim has the experience, commitment and calm voice that we need in this challenging time
- Janice Rowan
- Meg Gebhard
- Dina Stander
- Mike and Peg Ross
- Jessica K Makepeace
- Jen Hodgdon
- Mark Olszewski
- Craig Martin – Extensive FinComm experience is a huge asset. Stable leadership.
- Steve Schmidt
- Deborah O’Brien – Looking for leadership with a strength of working well with others.
- Ken Holt – Jim can be trusted. He has a really good understanding of our issues. I am particularly concerned about the effects of irresponsible solar development. His interest in seeking local (solar on all homes!), rather than corporate solutions gets him my vote!
Thanks for your support!
