Representing the 9th Middlesex District of Massachusetts
Daily News Tribune, Posted Nov. 27, 2015 at 10:35 AM This month I joined my colleagues in the House in passing legislation to modernize and strengthen the commonwealth’s public records law. This consensus legislation represents the first update to state’s public records law in more than 40 years. Under the bill, Massachusetts will have standardized processes for the public to […]
Read moreWaltham is a wonderful place, but we can do better. Taxpayers deserve the best that we can offer. For too long, inattentive management in City Hall has led to costly deferred maintenance, government inefficiencies, and missed opportunities. My vision for City Hall involves moving away from erratic and kneejerk short-term spending and toward a focused spending plan that supports long-term […]
Read moreFrom house parties to door knocking, Tom has spent the last nine months traveling throughout the city speaking with residents about his vision for a Better Waltham. No matter the location or the issue, Tom has worked hard to communicate his vision with you, the voter, and now, we are proud to say that support for Tom’s campaign has grown incredibly! Over 1,200 […]
Read moreTo help others when help is most needed is why I have dedicated my career to working in public service. It is important to me that the City of Waltham support and care for all of its residents regardless of their age, gender, culture or financial status. What is lacking in Waltham today is a coordinated and collaborative effort to […]
Read morePromoting sustainability is a win-win for the City of Waltham. We can save money for taxpayers while also making the city a nicer, cleaner, more affordable place to live for future generations. Everything we do in local government should be considered through the lens of sustainability, from the operation and maintenance of public buildings and public spaces, to land use […]
Read moreAs many residents know, the City purchased the Fernald Center campus, which consists of more than 190 acres of land this past December. This was a significant investment for our city costing $3.7 million and I feel a significant opportunity as well if handled under the proper leadership. First, the City of Waltham gaining control of this key parcel of […]
Read moreThere 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! […]
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