Experience and Long-Term Commitment to Wellesley

• Long-Term Resident: 15-year resident of Wellesley with my wife and three children.

• Town Government: Member of Wellesley’s Advisory Committee.

• Town Government: Advisory Committee liaison to the Wellesley Select Board.

• Professional Background: Corporate attorney with extensive experience solving complex legal, financial, and business issues.

• Wellesley Schools: Former Fiske School Council member with a focus on school safety.

• Community Involvement: Volunteer coach of 30 Wellesley youth sports teams in baseball, basketball, football, and soccer; Vice President and Director of Wellesley Youth Football.

Values and Priorities

• Intelligent Development: Proponent of intelligent development that prioritizes projects that enhance our town, fit seamlessly into our neighborhoods, and address real needs—not overreaching or allowing unchecked development that could fundamentally alter the character of our community. 

• Citizens’ Petition on Housing: Supporter of the recently announced Citizens’ Petition to significantly curtail the use of residential overlay districts in existing residential districts.

• Schools: Strive to have the best schools in America by prioritizing strategic, mission-focused investments that enhance academic excellence, support student well-being, and respect taxpayer resources.

• Fiscal Responsibility: Advocate for a fiscally responsible approach that funds essential services, makes strategic investments in Wellesley’s future, and respects the financial sacrifices of residents.

• Sustainability: Support sustainable, intelligent management of natural resources for present and future generations.

• Communication: Enhance Wellesley’s communication strategies to ensure every resident feels informed, included, and connected to our town’s future.

• Transparency and Accountability: Ensure decision-making processes are transparent and accountable.

• Respect for Diverse Opinions: Foster an environment that prioritizes civility and collaboration in all interactions.