I look forward to meeting my neighbors in Ward 3 and to earning your vote on November 5th, 2019.  

➤ Family

Father of an eleven-year-old and husband of 15 years.

➤ career

Sales executive for the past 15 years focused on technology services. 

➤ volunteer

PTO Member and ran chess program at Lincoln Elementary School.

fiscal responsibility

There are four areas I will prioritize with the passing of the override and anticipated changes in the local administration. 

1. The Override, and its impact on school budget

2. Effective use and management of discretionary funds

3. The Library overhaul, and its mix of state and local funding

4. Water & Sewer cost control

Prudence and accountability will be critical to assure that Melrose will be effective in maintaining a balanced budget, addressing the demands of various departments, and continuing to keep a strong bond rating. I will be focused on understanding the details of the annual budget and push for measurable outcomes for funded programs and initiatives.

advocating for education

As a parent of a child entering middle school, I see the great potential that our children have in continuing their education through the Melrose public school system. Some areas I will focus on include:

• Working with the school committee to understand and promote balanced allocation of funds while keeping within budgetary limits.

• Addressing the high turnover of school administration and understand how this situation can be improved.

• Supporting neighborhood schools and keeping students close to home in their primary school years. Ward 3 currently does not have a neighborhood school, so I want to be a part of the upcoming discussions about the future of the Beebe School, and the role in can play in our neighborhood.

business development

A robust business infrastructure within the city provides local jobs, increases tax revenues, and provides a better standard of living. There are many ways to improve upon the commercial interests in Melrose I would like to explore incentives to attract small businesses into Melrose, continue to modernize commercial districts, and explore options with state and federal funding to invest in new ventures.

collaboration and COmmunication

I will be accessible, transparent and communicative to all residents of Ward Three. I want to hear about common themes that are recurring within the neighborhood and be the voice to reach the local administration for facilitating issues, questions and needs in the community, with an emphasis on the elderly and special needs. I will be available through multiple channels, including email, website and phone.

infrastructure

Melrose’s aging infrastructure will continue to be a high priority topic for years to come. I believe it is important to communicate to residents the current condition of our infrastructure, and share plans, finance strategies, and timelines for infrastructure improvements. I will work with city administration to develop a robust response protocol for when our infrastructure fails, and ask that this protocol be shared with the public. 

Our Neighborhood

Ward Three is a unique part of Melrose and I am excited to keep the beauty while modernizing our ability to get around safely. Traffic safety, road conditions and parking are all issues I have heard about in our neighborhood and will require my ongoing attention as Alderman. 

I will represent the community in expressing best use for the Beebe school while promoting neighborhood schooling.

As an avid cyclist, I want to provide safe access to the roads in Melrose for all modes of transportation without compromising safety. One of the attractiveness of the town is its ‘walkability’ and I will strive to maintain safe pedestrian access across Ward Three and toward downtown.