Priorities

Transparency

Infrastructure

Quality of Life

Financial Management

Education

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.

Strengthen Beverly Public Schools

Prioritize collaboration between the Mayor's office, educators, school administration, parents, and the broader community to address challenges and improve communication in Beverly Public Schools.
Partner with state leaders to secure additional resources for critical areas like special education and behavioral support, addressing the challenges posed by the City’s financial constraints under Proposition 2 1/2.
Focus on streamlining administrative functions within Beverly Public Schools to reduce inefficiencies and redirect vital resources to teachers and essential student services.

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 with a unique charm that must be preserved while meeting the needs of our residents. Future growth should respect our city's rich history and natural beauty while supporting sustainable housing development that offers affordable options for working families. It's essential that our teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other key workers can live in the city they serve. This development should prioritize small multi-family units to encourage diverse housing options.

Strengthening public safety is another key component of preserving Beverly’s high quality of life, and it is crucial that our Police and Fire Departments receive the resources and support they need to protect and serve our community effectively.

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.

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 secure fair contracts that support the vital work of the Town’s first responders while also exploring opportunities to enhance service efficiency and ensure responsible use of taxpayer resources without compromising public safety.
In my two terms on the City Council, I’ve voted in favor of budgets that invested in our police and fire departments.

Strengthen Beverly Public Schools

I am deeply committed to the success and improvement of Beverly Public Schools, a priority close to my heart. As a public school graduate myself, and with my wife being a school administrator who previously taught third grade for six years, I understand firsthand the importance of strong schools. As Mayor, I will prioritize fostering collaboration between the mayor’s office, educators, school administrators, parents, and the broader community to address the challenges facing our schools — an area that has been overlooked under the current administration. I will ensure that Beverly’s dedicated teachers and paraprofessionals feel respected, valued, and heard.

The current mayor’s approach to Beverly Public Schools has largely been focused on preserving the status quo, without thoroughly addressing the complexities of school operations that could lead to meaningful improvements in student outcomes. This reactive approach left the district unprepared during a time of crisis, ultimately to the detriment of our students. Beverly needs new leadership — one that is willing to investigate more thoroughly the specific areas where improvements are most needed and make the tough decisions necessary to improve student outcomes within our financial means.

As your mayor, I will take a different approach. I will work closely with the School Committee and Superintendent to identify operational efficiencies and ensure that resources are allocated to areas of greatest need. I will also advocate tirelessly for increased resources from state leaders, particularly for special education and student support services.

Beverly Public Schools deserve proactive leadership. In a time of uncertainty, my administration’s top priority will be to create a long-term roadmap for improving student outcomes while ensuring our schools are on solid financial footing.

As Mayor, I will:

Foster collaboration and improve communication between the Mayor’s office, educators, school administrators, parents, and the broader community to address challenges, ensure transparency, and support student success.
Advocate for increased state funding, particularly for special education and behavioral support services.
Conduct an audit of the district’s deficiencies to identify areas of need and prioritize resource allocation to address these gaps effectively.
Collaborate with the School Committee to identify opportunities for operational improvements and ensure that resources are directed toward strengthening teaching quality and student support services while staying within the City’s financial means.

My record on this issue:

In my two terms on the City Council, I’ve voted in favor of budgets that invested record amounts of funding in our schools, demonstrating my commitment to prioritizing education and ensuring the success of Beverly’s students.
As the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director in Boxford, I have successfully partnered with the Boxford Elementary School District and Masconomet Regional Middle-High School District to fund the Town’s educational priorities, even amidst financial constraints. This experience has prepared me to effectively allocate the resources Beverly’s schools need to succeed.

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.