Representing the 9th Middlesex District of Massachusetts
1. What are your proudest accomplishments achieved during the current term in office? Ending a divisive two-year struggle within our community, I filed a successful motion to take the Stigmatine property by eminent domain for the purpose of building a new state-of the-art high school and preventing a massive private housing development along the Lexington Street corridor. Now it is […]
Read moreHow would you assess how the city has managed and maintained open space? What plans do you have in mind to improve this work? The City of Waltham has made great strides in preserving open space over the last 15 years and I am proud to have been a part of it. This would not have occurred without the guidance […]
Read moreOver the past decades, Waltham Field Station (WFS) tenants and their community members have been the primary stewards of the site and the primary stakeholders in working to protect and preserve its unique and remarkable history. Assuming the City of Waltham purchases the WFS, will you pledge to protect the site for long- term agricultural use and as a center […]
Read moreWhy are you running to be a City Council member? I’ve dedicated my career to working in public service because I believe in helping others and improving our community. There are many important issues facing our city: funding and constructing a new high school, creating more affordable housing, constructing new fire and police stations, improving traffic, overseeing Fernald reuse […]
Read more2019 Progressive Waltham City Council Questionnaire Please share with us one or two reasons why you decided to run for the City Council? Serving our community to help others when help is most needed is why I dedicated my career to working in public service. It is important for the city to support and care for all residents regardless of […]
Read moreHow would you describe the City of Waltham? The birth place of the American Industrial Revolution, Waltham has a proud history of education, innovation and labor and is home to Bentley University, Brandies University and numerous business world headquarters. Waltham is a New England economic power house with over $100 million annually in commercial revenues and more hotel rooms […]
Read moreRep. Stanley testified at the Joint Committee on Revenue hearing in support of a Lincoln Affordable Accessory Dwelling Home Rule Petition. This legislation (H.2645), sponsored by Rep. Stanley, seeks to increase the town’s affordable housing stock by incentivizing owners of accessory apartments to rent their apartments as affordable units. The bill represents an innovative effort made by the Town of […]
Read moreRep. Stanley testified on behalf of legislation he filed (House Bill 1113) to establish a framework for qualifying public depositories in addition to instituting rules for determining the collateral for public deposits. Massachusetts is one of several states that do not require banks holding public deposits from cities, towns and districts to secure them with acceptable capital. Local municipalities need […]
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