Kevin Grant is running for reelection to his seat on the Fairhaven Planning Board in the 6/9/26 election. Submitted photo.
Press Release
I am announcing my candidacy for reelection to the Fairhaven Planning Board.
Over the next term, I intend to conduct myself in precisely the same manner in which I have conducted myself during the previous four years.
I believe public service should not be a means to increase personal visibility or advance a political agenda. Rather, it should be a way to repay a community that has given me so much, and to which I feel deeply indebted.
I believe elected officials must be truthful at all times, and I will continue to speak out when that is not the case. I believe in pushing for full transparency from elected officials whenever possible, and I believe backroom deals and closed-door decision-making must be avoided at all costs.
I believe every instance of real or perceived conflict of interest must be publicly identified and addressed directly.
I believe that the dignity and quality of life of our residents must take precedence over the profit of developers.
I believe we should help applicants interpret our bylaws rather than assist in their circumvention. I also believe that for every person inconvenienced by a bylaw, there are often ten, twenty, or a hundred people who are protected by it. When that is not the case, we must be willing to reject or amend bylaws as necessary. Our bylaws, like our town, are living entities that must evolve in order to serve the community effectively.
I believe the importance of the will of the voters does not end once the ballots are counted. I will continue to listen to and advocate for the residents of this town every day of my term.
I believe the public must be able to address elected officials directly and publicly whenever possible and without unreasonable restrictions.
I refuse to compromise my principles when difficult decisions must be made.
I have never desired to be a salesman, and I will therefore keep my campaign to a minimum. I do not intend to make promises or change how I operate in order to secure more votes.
Lastly, I do not believe any of these statements should be controversial in a healthy, functioning government body. Yet I am aware they may be viewed as such. If that is the case, it only underscores how much work remains to restore the Planning Board to a level deserving of the trust and respect of this town.
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve for the past four years, and I look forward to continuing that work.
Sincerely, Kevin Grant
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