Representing the 9th Middlesex District of Massachusetts
There is nothing more important than educating our children in an environment that promotes self-esteem, positive social interactions and enthusiasm for life-long learning. Waltham has the good fortune of having dedicated teachers and supportive families, but the city’s leadership on education is insufficient and our teachers have not been provided with the necessary tools to succeed. The turnover rate for […]
Read moreTom is running for Mayor because he knows that with thoughtful planning and real leadership we can make our great city even stronger. To share this vision with you, Tom created a newsletter outlining how we can together improve our schools, our roads, and our community as a whole. Click on the images below to read Tom’s August newsletter! […]
Read moreStatement from Candidate Tom Stanley on City Hall’s update on the Banks School Property “This morning the Mayor announced that the city has received no bids to purchase the Banks School property and the city would now move to sell the 24 individual condominium units as was outlined in their ‘original plan’. If this was City Hall’s plan all along, […]
Read moreWaltham’s economy is good, but I know we can do even better. A strong local economy will allow city government to provide the best services and opportunities to all our residents, while maintaining a low residential property tax. High quality police, fire, schools, libraries, and other public services all cost money, and a thriving business community creates jobs for our […]
Read moreOur System Is Failing Current traffic conditions in the City of Waltham are unacceptable. Traveling in, out and across our city is a traffic nightmare at any given point on any given day. Running out to the local market can become a multi-hour excursion due to inadequate traffic light synchronization. Kids no longer safely play along neighborhood streets or walk […]
Read moreStatement from Candidate Tom Stanley on City Hall’s selling of Banks School Property: “I am glad that the Mayor has finally decided to take action in selling the Banks School Property. Unfortunately, this decision comes ten years too late, and at the cost of $5 million dollars in renovations, unknown costs to utilities and electrical maintenance, and most incredibly, ten […]
Read moreSTANLEY TURNS IN 2,500 NOMINATION SIGNATURES, SECURES NAME ON NOVEMBER BALLOT WALTHAM, MA—Surpassing the 50 signature threshold by leaps and bounds, candidate for Waltham Mayor Tom Stanley collected and turned in over 2,500 nominations signatures to the Waltham City Clerk’s office, qualifying him for the November ballot. Since nomination papers were released at the beginning of May, Stanley has led a strong […]
Read moreSTATEMENT FROM CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR TOM STANLEY ON CITY COUNCIL’S PASSAGE OF WALTHAM FY’2016 BUDGET “Tonight, I voted in support of the 2016 budget proposed by the current administration. In certain areas, the budget demonstrates a commitment to the entities most crucial to our city’s success. Our public schools will receive an increase of about $8 million, which is more than a three percent increase from the […]
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