Candidates for 3-year terms (vote for not more than 13)
F.P. Paquita Bass
Why are you running for Town Meeting? Participation in Town Meeting can truly make a difference. Since my family moved to Precinct 4 in 2008, I have been fortunate to serve on Town Meeting for several years. I was a member during a vote for a contested project that needed town funding. Based on voice and standing votes, the project did not pass. Then a motion was made for a roll call vote. The moderator called my name, and I voted YES because I believed the project would improve Dedham for all residents. It ended up passing by a few votes. My vote made the difference between the success and failure of an important project. I know my vote matters, and that's why I love being part of Town Meeting.
What are your top priorities for Dedham's future?
Why are you running for Town Meeting? Participation in Town Meeting can truly make a difference. Since my family moved to Precinct 4 in 2008, I have been fortunate to serve on Town Meeting for several years. I was a member during a vote for a contested project that needed town funding. Based on voice and standing votes, the project did not pass. Then a motion was made for a roll call vote. The moderator called my name, and I voted YES because I believed the project would improve Dedham for all residents. It ended up passing by a few votes. My vote made the difference between the success and failure of an important project. I know my vote matters, and that's why I love being part of Town Meeting.
What are your top priorities for Dedham's future?
- Increasing confidence and participation in our town government from residents that reflect our diverse ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and income levels Supporting planning and zoning that address our need for development and affordable housing with respect to preserving open spaces
- Encouraging wellness, recreation, and alternative transportation with state and town projects for accessible multi-use trails
- Promoting Dedham's rich natural and historical resources
Brad Bauer
Robert Black
James Driscoll
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I have been a Town Meeting Representative for over twenty years and I am currently the District 4 Chairman and the Chairman of the District Chairs. During my time as a Town Meeting Representative I have attended every Annual Town Meeting, Special Town Meeting, Warrant Review Hearing [Mini-Town Meeting] and District Reorganization Meeting, except on two occasions. I can honestly tell you that I always read the printed Town Meeting Warrants prior to all of these meetings. In closing, I would like to thank the Women in Democracy/ Dedham Organization for allowing me to post my campaign information on their website.
What are your top priorities for Dedham's future? One of the priorities I would pursue is the Town's practice of hiring consultants and the contracting out of studies. I have seen on several occasions that the Town has asked for these studies and then the recommendations have been ignored and have cost the Town a great deal of money. I would like to see greater oversight of these studies and their associated consultants.
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I have been a Town Meeting Representative for over twenty years and I am currently the District 4 Chairman and the Chairman of the District Chairs. During my time as a Town Meeting Representative I have attended every Annual Town Meeting, Special Town Meeting, Warrant Review Hearing [Mini-Town Meeting] and District Reorganization Meeting, except on two occasions. I can honestly tell you that I always read the printed Town Meeting Warrants prior to all of these meetings. In closing, I would like to thank the Women in Democracy/ Dedham Organization for allowing me to post my campaign information on their website.
What are your top priorities for Dedham's future? One of the priorities I would pursue is the Town's practice of hiring consultants and the contracting out of studies. I have seen on several occasions that the Town has asked for these studies and then the recommendations have been ignored and have cost the Town a great deal of money. I would like to see greater oversight of these studies and their associated consultants.
Cynthia Glennon
Kevin Hampe
Jason Maher
Katharine Privert
Robert Schortmann
Dawn Seivers
Ryan Clarence Seivers
Rosa Tedeschi
Robert Zahka, Jr.
Candidate for 2-year Term (vote for one)
Zeynep Isvan
Candidates for 1-year Terms (vote for not more than Two)
Jon Lawless
Betsyann Malley
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