Candidate Self-Profile – Carolyn Kamuda for Councilor at Large – Gardner MA
Carolyn Kamuda is a candidate for the upcoming Gardner election on November 7th. She is running for Councilor at Large. She wrote the following self-profile. We will run submissions from any candidate. Simply email to News@GardnerMagazine.com.
from Carolyn Kamuda
“1. I have been a resident of Gardner for over 35 years and a homeowner for 27 of those years.
2. I have owned and run small businesses in Gardner – Kamuda Real Estate, Kamuda Photography and I started the first art gallery at 371 Main Street known as Surroundings Gallery, now owned by Chuck & Vickie Heidorn.
3. I have served in a professional capacity on the Board of Realtors as a Director, a member of the membership services committee as well as the Education and Ethics Committee. I have won several awards such as the Realtor Honor Society, the Banker and Tradesman Leaders Making a Difference and the highest sales award (The Platinum Award) for real estate sales.
4. I have served in Gardner on the Habitat for Humanity Family Selection Committee, the School Building Needs Committee, the Massachusetts Cultural Council (formerly known as the Arts Lottery Council) and have been a former member of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce where I served as an Ambassador. I have also been a member of the First Baptist Church in South Gardner where I participated on the Executive Committee and Church Choir.
5. I am a graduate of Keene State College with a degree in Chemistry and Biology and a minor in Art. I also have taken graduate courses at Boston University and Anna Maria College.
6. I founded the Greater Gardner Artist Association in 1988 with a grant from the Mass. Cultural Council. I facilitated the development of the Non-profit legal work and guided the association during its formative years.
All of what I wrote here is fine and I am very accomplished, but the real question is “What am I going to do?” The answer is that I am going to do my best to help Gardner grow in a positive direction, I will scrutinize the budget to make sure your tax dollars are going to be spent wisely, and I will serve the citizens and always work in their best interest. I call Gardner my home and want to continue to be proud of where I live. Serving as City Councilor will help with that goal, not only for me but for you.
Thank you for your time. I appreciate you and humbly ask for your vote next Tuesday.”
– Carolyn Kamuda, Candidate for Councilor at Large