A Vision for Thoughtful, Resident-Focused Development by Providing:
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Responsive Leadership: Prioritize meaningful engagement with the community to ensure future developments reflects the town’s values and evolving needs.
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Prevent Increased Congestion and Impact to Parking: Strengthen and modernize regulations to manage impact as new projects emerge.
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Affordable Housing Solutions: Take initiative to craft a proactive and a forward-thinking plan that delivers real options for affordable living in Westport.
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Preserving Westport’s Identity: Guide future development to harmonize with the town’s distinctive beauty, charm, and architectural style.
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Zoning Reform with Purpose: Revise outdated or misaligned text amendments to better reflect Westport’s long-term vision and community priorities.
About Michele
Michele Paquette brings over two decades of executive leadership and strategic vision to her candidacy. Originally from Michigan, Michele moved to the East Coast more than 25 years ago to advance her career in biotechnology, where she rose to become an executive—earning 10 awards for excellence in leadership and innovation.
Now retired and a proud Westport resident for the past nine years, runs a consulting practice and is deeply invested in service. She mentors a local teenager through a Norwalk-based program, supports women in her industry through professional guidance and advocacy while also being a strategic advisor to executives.
As a candidate, Michele offers expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and organizational transformation. She has led teams through financial restructuring, integration, and growth—always with transparency, adaptability, and a focus on results. In addition, she has no business interests in land use or related industries in Westport, ensuring impartiality and integrity in civic involvement.
Michele is married, has three stepchildren, and enjoys skiing, hiking, pickleball, and spending summers immersed in Westport. She believes in building bridges—between people, ideas, and communities—and is ready to bring listening and the spirit of collaboration to public service.