Priorities

Transparency

Infrastructure

Quality of Life

Financial Management

Overview

Provide Transparent Government and Responsive Constituent Services

Commit to open and frequent communication with residents through the City’s website, social media, in-person town hall meetings, and proactive community engagement to keep everyone informed and heard.
Streamline the process for addressing constituent concerns, enhance transparency in city operations, and work to rebuild public trust in local government.

Invest in Our Infrastructure for a Stronger Future

Initiate a comprehensive, multi-year plan to upgrade our roads and sidewalks, with transparent scheduling and regular progress updates to keep residents informed.
Develop a detailed long-term capital plan to ensure infrastructure improvements are thoughtful, cost-effective, and support the city's future growth and environmental goals.

Preserve Beverly's Unique Character and Quality of Life

Support sustainable housing development that provides affordable options for working families while safeguarding Beverly’s charm as a historic seaside community.
Strengthen public safety by ensuring our Police and Fire Departments are equipped with the resources and support needed to protect and serve our residents effectively.
Work directly with our educators to foster a collaborative dynamic between the mayor’s office, teachers, school administration, parents and families, and the broader community, one where information is shared freely and challenges are tackled collectively for the benefit of Beverly’s students.

Control Property Tax Increases with Smart Financial Management

Enhance the efficiency of city services by adopting innovative, cost-effective solutions that ensure the best value for taxpayers.
Practice fiscal responsibility and implement long-term financial strategies to keep property taxes stable and affordable for all residents

Provide Transparent Government and Responsive Constituent Services

Throughout my career, I have prioritized transparency and open communication with the communities I serve. From my role in Reading—where I was the first point of contact for residents and worked to ensure that they were informed and connected to the right resources—to my time with the Commonwealth's Executive Office for Administration and Finance, where I helped all 351 municipalities navigate emergency COVID-19 relief funding with clarity and support, I’ve always believed in keeping residents and key stakeholders informed and involved. In my current position as Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director in Boxford, I remain committed to transparency by making sure residents’ concerns are addressed promptly and ensuring they have clear, direct access to the information and services they need. This applies to my work creating the Town’s multi-million-dollar budget and negotiating key contracts with service providers and unions; I always make sure that the financial impact of my work is presented to the community in a clear and understandable manner, so that residents can provide informed feedback on the direction that they’d like to see the community go. This approach is what I will bring to the mayor’s office, fostering a government that is open, accountable, and responsive to all.

As Mayor, I will:

Regularly communicate with residents and proactively engage the community to keep everyone informed and heard.
Utilize the City’s website, social media, and other technology to deliver frequent updates regarding key projects, including the annual budget and negotiations with the City’s various unions and service providers.
Streamline the process for addressing constituent concerns, enhance transparency in city operations, and work to rebuild public trust in local government.

My record on this issue:

My entire career has been spent in public-facing roles, where I’ve connected residents with the information that they need about their government. As a City Councilor, I take pride in responding to every email or phone call from residents within 48 hours or less.
During COVID-19, I managed the $500 million Coronavirus Relief Fund – Municipal Program; in that role, I worked with senior municipal officials from each of the Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns to provide timely and responsive information regarding this emergency relief funding in the midst of a crisis.
On the City Council, I’ve worked to distill the intricacies of municipal issues for residents to better understand them through regular communications. Additionally, I frequently meet with residents, business groups, and other key stakeholders to discuss ongoing issues in Beverly.

Invest in Our Infrastructure for a Stronger Future

Beverly is fortunate to have beautiful parks, beaches, a vibrant downtown, unique small businesses, two colleges, and four MBTA Commuter Rail stations. However, our municipal infrastructure—especially roads and sidewalks—requires immediate attention. These essential assets are the backbone of our city, ensuring safe and accessible travel by car, bike, or on foot. To strengthen our future, I will launch a comprehensive, multi-year plan to upgrade our roads and sidewalks, with transparent scheduling and regular updates for residents. I will also prioritize coastal resilience through improved stormwater management and flood mitigation, and develop a long-term capital plan to ensure that our infrastructure is sustainable, cost-effective, and capable of supporting the city's growth and environmental goals.

As Mayor, I will:

Create a comprehensive, multi-year plan to upgrade our roads and sidewalks. This plan will include a three-year look ahead for anticipated paving work, with a list of “next up” streets and sidewalks to be addressed shortly after the completion of the three-year plan and will be easily accessible for the public.
Develop a detailed five-year capital plan with tangible project cost estimates to ensure infrastructure improvements are thoughtful, cost-effective, and support the city's future growth and environmental goals.

My record on this issue:

In Boxford, I have built and maintained the Town’s five-year multi-million-dollar capital improvement plan, which has allowed the Town to plan for a series of high-profile infrastructure improvements and large-scale vehicle fleet replacements.
On the City Council, I have consistently emphasized the importance of road and sidewalk improvements, using my power to push the Mayor to increase and maintain financial investments in this work over multiple fiscal years. I have also pushed the Mayor to create and publicize a multi-year plan as a way to increase communication of planned work with residents. While we have been told that this plan was created, it has not been made public.

Preserve Beverly's Unique Character and Quality of Life

Beverly is a historic seaside community that must preserve its unique charm while addressing the needs of our residents. To safeguard our city’s character, any future growth must align with our rich history and natural beauty. At the same time, we must support sustainable housing development that provides affordable options for working families, ensuring that our teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other essential workers can live in the city they serve. Strengthening public safety is also a top priority, ensuring our Police and Fire Departments have the resources and support needed to keep residents safe. Additionally, fostering collaboration between our schools, families, and community organizations will create a strong foundation for student success and lifelong learning, helping Beverly thrive for generations to come.

As Mayor, I will:

Work with partners across private and nonprofit sectors to encourage development of reasonably-priced housing that fits within Beverly’s character.
Ensure that zoning ordinances are complemented by established standards to proactively preserve the city’s history and beauty with any new development.
Invest in our Police and Fire Departments to ensure that our first responders have the resources that they need to keep our city safe and secure.
Work directly with our educators to foster a collaborative dynamic between the Mayor’s office, teachers, school administration, parents and families, and the broader community, one where information is shared freely and challenges are tackled collectively for the benefit of Beverly’s students.

My record on this issue:

As a City Councilor, I voted to reduce maximum building heights downtown and increase affordability thresholds, ensuring that future development fits within Beverly’s character and provides affordable housing options for working-class families.
In Boxford, I negotiate directly with all of our municipal unions, including public safety. I’ve worked to negotiate fair contracts that support the critical work of the Town’s first responders while still finding ways to streamline service delivery to reduce costs without compromising public safety.
In my two terms on the City Council, I’ve voted in favor of budgets that invested in our schools, police department, and fire department.

Control Property Tax Increases with Smart Financial Management

As mayor, my approach will focus on smart financial management to control property tax increases while ensuring essential city services are maintained efficiently. Rising costs and reduced state support require a long-term financial strategy that prioritizes stability and sustainability for Beverly’s future. I will work to secure state and federal grant funding to supplement our reliable revenue streams and enhance the efficiency of city services by adopting innovative, cost-effective solutions that deliver the best value for taxpayers. By practicing fiscal responsibility and implementing thoughtful financial planning, I will ensure that property taxes remain stable and affordable for all residents, while maintaining the high-quality services that make Beverly a great place to live.

As Mayor, I will:

Enhance the efficiency of city services by adopting innovative, cost-effective solutions that ensure the best value for taxpayers.
Practice fiscal responsibility and implement long-term financial strategies to keep property taxes stable and affordable for all residents.
Limit the use of expensive outside counsel for collective bargaining.

My record on this issue:

As a City Councilor, I implemented a measure to double property tax exemptions for qualifying seniors and veterans.
I have maintained Boxford’s AAA bond rating (the highest possible) and I’m working to revitalize the Town’s financial policies to codify my best practices for years to come.
I negotiated a new curbside trash and recycling collection contract, which will save Boxford taxpayers $2 million throughout the life of the contract.
I’ve secured hundreds of thousands of dollars in state and federal grant funding to pay for notable capital improvements at no direct cost to Boxford taxpayers.