Rick Atherton has a unique appreciation for Nantucket. A homeowner for 40 years and year-round resident since 1991, Rick has spent most of his adult life here, living, working and raising a family. He’s also been deeply committed to civic life, serving on nine Nantucket Town boards, commissions and committees – most notably for three terms as a member/chair of the Finance Committee, and another nine years as a member/chair of the Select Board – as well as the boards of the Civic League, the NHA, and the Quidnet Squam Association. The unmatched depth and breadth of his experience gives Rick a unique appreciation for the complexity of Nantucket’s challenges, and a strong confidence that our Town government can do better in navigating them. For Rick, that all starts with a renewed commitment to good government, driven by open and honest communication, citizen participation, pragmatism and accountability. Rick has earned a reputation for approaching every issue thoughtfully, and is inspired by a belief that government operates best when it welcomes community involvement into the decision-making process.