As a Selectman I focus on . . .

Transparency

Residents have a right to know how officials are making decisions, and officials have a duty to help residents stay up to date with what’s going on in the town. I will uphold Open Meeting Law standards, use Executive Session as sparingly as possible, as well as work with fellow officials to improve resident outreach. In 2024 I spearheaded the creation of the Board’s “Goals & Objectives” and methods for prioritizing what the Board will focus on together. Learn about my vision for transparency by clicking here!

Sustainability

Under Article 97 of the Constitution of the Massachusetts Commonwealth, in Norwood you have a right to a clean environment. I will defend that right as both a Selectman and as a Light Commissioner. I will be an engaged Light Commissioner who maintains a strong working knowledge of: the factors that influence the energy markets; the health of the infrastructure that provides our power; emerging renewable technologies that could impact (or benefit) Norwood; as well as new opportunities to better serve residents. I will work with fellow officials and community members to ensure that Norwood meets and exceeds its Sustainability goals while providing great equitable service to residents. Learn about my ideas around Climate by clicking here!

Tech FOR Residents

Times are changing fast, and we must be vigilant in ensuring that technology works FOR our residents, not against them. I anticipate that there will be many proposals put forward for improvements in town that leverage new technologies (online or otherwise). As a person who deals heavily with digital technologies for a living, I will apply my skills and connections to ensure that tech related initiatives around town are secure, inclusive, transparent, accessible, and well maintained. I am particularly sensitive to the use of technology to harm our residents. Again, technology should work FOR our residents.

Inclusive Policy

Residents of all ages, backgrounds, and ability should feel that Norwood is a place where they can be happy, safe, respected, able to thrive, and where they can meaningfully participate in their community.

Fun fact: Norwood was designated as an Age-Friendly Community! I can’t wait to help Norwood continue in that journey - I believe strongly that collaboration and social connections should span across generations!