I am delighted to endorse Vineeta Kumar for a Select Board seat. As an immigrant myself, I connect with Vineeta on a different level. Both of us, like many other immigrants, have gone through shared experiences — the journey of learning a different culture while preserving the pride in your own, the quest to find similarities in value systems and the delight when you do find them, the fear of being perceived as less or different, to finding the confidence that you are as equal as anybody else and the sense of belonging that it brings, working hard to earn a seat at the table — we have both lived these experiences, albeit in different decades.
We are so fortunate that our home town, Lexington, gave us the opportunity to fulfill our desire to serve. During her first run for TMM, Vineeta spoke about the concept of unity in our diversity, which caught my attention and I’ve followed her journey since then. Vineeta started dedicating her time to the community while juggling a demanding career and raising her son. The fact that she has an impressive track record of service in the town is a testament to her commitment. I value her analytical and collaborative approach to problem solving and consider them highly desirable traits for Select Board. I have also seen Vineeta invest time to understand and value all perspectives of an issue in order to appreciate the full scope of the community’s concerns. She is practical in her approach and works objectively to find solutions. These skills are critical in light of the decisions we face as a town.
I find Vineeta’s passion for service and desire to focus her energy on Lexington commendable. Her skills in combination with her insights as an immigrant present a fresh and unique opportunity to add to the Select Board. And I strongly endorse Vineeta and invite others to join me.
-Sophia Ho, in Lexington since 1965