CHALT candidate endorsement criteria were announced on September 23rd, 2019 for the municipal election, and updated on January 28, 2020 for the County election.
Respectful listening and communication skills:
- Engages in respectful and civil discourse with colleagues and public
- Willing to explore reasons behind dissenting views
- Responsive to colleague and citizen requests for assistance and information
Critical thinking:
- Learns about the issues
- Willingness to ask the tough questions
- Seeing small issues in context of overall policy, trends, and outcomes
- Making decisions based on a thorough study of all data and facts
Effective collaboration and transparency:
- Works with colleagues effectively
- Shares information with colleagues and keeps the public informed
Optimistic outlook:
- Believes that problems can be solved and improvements in the town and county are possible
Personal qualities:
- Regarded by others as a person of integrity
- Has ethics that are above reproach
Follow through:
- Committed to the execution of progress toward community goals through civil discourse and effective collaboration with colleagues