Community Happens Here

Advancing Great Education

Advocating for proven initiatives that prepare our children to succeed in a modern, diverse world. Building on the collaborative relationship between Guilford schools and the Guilford community.

Promoting Smart Governance

Encouraging a thriving and affordable community by endorsing principled, fiscally responsible representatives for our town boards and commissions. Recognizing that creative solutions come from a diversity of voices and ideas, IG invites fact-based and respectful dialogue to move us toward Guilford’s brightest future.

Protecting the Environment

Recognizing the urgency of climate change and balancing the demand for growth with the protection of our coastline, natural resources and the long-term health and safety of our town.

Serving the Community

Independent Guilford (IG) aims to bring together Guilford residents to serve the local needs of our beautiful community in the spirit of continuing the excellent progress of our town and schools. IG’s focus on local politics and governance, what is best for Guilford, is our foundation. IG was founded out of the successful effort to protect social justice and equity initiatives in Guilford Public Schools. We strive to foster an inclusive community in Guilford. We value diversity in all of its many forms and aspire to amplify the experiences and voices of all Guilford's citizens.

Working together

Independent Guilford seeks to help our community recover the more cooperative environment that used to exist among local board members and commissioners. This cooperation is key to forward progress. We plan to support candidates for boards and commissions who want to work with, not against, fellow volunteers.

Get Involved

Independent Guilford hopes to engage community members who may not identify strongly with a major party but who care deeply about Guilford and would like to have more of a voice in decisions about its future.