Lindsey Sands
For Planning Board
Milton needs a Planning Board that can manage change thoughtfully, communicate clearly, and make decisions residents can trust.
I'm running because I believe we need to continue the important work of shaping and managing change with clear rules, transparent processes, and a strong sense of purpose. Milton deserves a Planning Board that is fair, forward-looking, practical, and grounded in the realities of how people actually live. I believe with my experience and skillset I can complement the work that is currently being done.
About Me
I live in Milton with my husband, Abe, who owns a business on the South Shore, our three children, a daughter at Pierce and two sons at Milton High, and our puppy, Lazer. I feel genuinely lucky to be raising our family here. Milton offers a little something for everyone: easy access to the city (I still take the trolley to work), along with the benefits of suburban life - great schools, engaged residents, strong athletics, a wide range of activities, proximity to the Blue Hills, and a true sense of community. And now, with my mom living at Fuller Village, I appreciate even more how Milton supports residents across generations.
I’ve built deep roots here through friendships and community involvement over the years, from our children’s early preschool days, to countless miles with fellow runners, Milton Yoga, local sports, and civic life. Milton is home, and I care deeply about its future.
Priority Areas
Smart, Sustainable Housing – Support zoning and housing policies that expand opportunity while respecting Milton’s infrastructure, character, and long-term sustainability.
Support for Local Business Growth – Help existing businesses thrive and welcome new ones that strengthen our economy and ease pressure on residential taxpayers.
A Vibrant, Inclusive Community – Preserve what makes Milton special while making sure residents are engaged early, openly, and meaningfully in planning decisions.
Economic Development Leadership – Advocate for an Economic Advisory Board focused on attracting thoughtful, community-aligned businesses.
Experience
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I bring more than ideas about planning. I bring familiarity with local government, having served as a Town Meeting Member and a precinct captain during the 2025 town override, along with a practical legal background.
As an attorney for more than 20 years, my legal practice began with affordable housing and economic development and evolved into a broader practice spanning real estate, construction, regulation, energy, infrastructure, and contract negotiation. My work requires me to navigate complex stakeholder environments, weigh competing interests, find practical compromise, and manage risk to help move projects forward. Those are many of the same challenges that sit at the heart of local planning decisions.
My experience has taught me that good outcomes do not happen by accident. They come from clear standards, disciplined process, and the ability to weigh competing interests without losing sight of long-term goals.
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I believe Milton can preserve what makes this town special while still planning responsibly for what comes next. That means supporting housing that is thoughtful and sustainable, strengthening the local business base, protecting neighborhood character, and making sure residents feel heard throughout the process.
It means ensuring our zoning and by-laws are written with clarity, encouraging better projects, requiring meaningful mitigation, and reducing the kind of dissonance that happens when rules are vague or decisions feel ill-informed.
I believe a Planning Board should be proactive, practical and effective. Residents should understand how decisions are made.They should feel the process is fair. And the Town should be thinking not just about what to preserve, but how to build a stronger future.
Bottom Line
I love this town. Milton needs a Planning Board that will continue to preserve what we value, plan for what is next, and run the process better.
That is why I’m running.