Working for You
The last two years have seen some incredible investments in our town. I was proud to vote to purchase the old Fisher College as a new senior center and food pantry, award grants to local small businesses for crucial improvements, and increase the senior work-off property tax credit to the maximum $2,000 allowed by state law. As the only Councilor to have been a voting member of the School Committee, I hope to continue fostering collaboration with the Schools to ensure their needs are met, regardless of the outcome of the high school vote. North Attleboro also is not immune to the global housing and inflation crises that now define our era. As a Council, we must think holistically to tackle these and other issues rather than jump to rash and simplistic measures without considering their long-term impacts. I retain my pledge to lend an ear to all perspectives and interests, and I hope to earn your support for a second term in the April 1 election. Thank you!
Priorities
Balanced Growth and Economic Development
Keeping our town attractive to businesses and families is essential to our viability as a community. Bringing in new revenue-generation opportunities will ensure we are able to meet our present and future needs, provide the most optimal services for residents and give our students the highest-quality education possible. It is equally important that new development enhances life in the community and does not detract from our town’s pride and identity…we have enough car dealerships. Ideally, business owners and developers should chase North Attleboro, and not the other way around.
Supporting our Schools
As with any town, our schools are the lifeblood of our community. If elected, I will continue to advocate for our students and staff to have the resources they need to provide the most optimal learning opportunities. We also need to make sure the mental health needs of all students and school/town employees are adequately funded and addressed. I believe opportunities exist for improving and streamlining the working relationship between the Town and Schools, especially in operations and budget forming. My experience on the School Committee will allow me to be an effective voice for our school system.
Public Safety & Health
All levels of government owe the people adequate investment in public safety. That does not just mean making sure we have enough police officers, firefighters, and paramedics, but making improvements in other areas to reduce the potential for incidents that drain our first responders’ capacity and resources. While our current most prevalent public safety issues are a speeding epidemic, rat infestation, and a PFAS issue, new issues will inevitably arise, and it is essential that Town Council, public safety officials, residents, and professionals come together to form common-sense solutions to mitigate these and other potential problems.