2023 Survey: Town Meeting Precinct 3

Town Meeting is made up of 36 members from each of the Town’s eight precincts, with each member serving overlapping, 3 year terms. That means each year, twelve Representative Town Meeting Members from each of our eight voting precincts are elected. Should a Town Meeting member resign before their three year term is complete, a replacement Town Meeting member will be elected for a one, or two year period to replace them.

Three year position (vote for not more than 12)

Click on the links below to view the candidate’s survey. A check mark (✓ ) indicates candidates who have submitted surveys. You will be asked to vote for no more than 12 candidates.

Three year position (vote for not more than 12)

John P. Alcock | 5 Stables Way | Candidate for Re-election

NameJohn P Alcock
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:Candidate for re-election
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)A 6 year member of the Warrant Committee
Treasurer of the Belmont Veterans Memorial Committee
Treasurer of Ernie Fay for Treasurer Committee
Campaigner for the Underwood Pool CPA revitalization project
Supporter of many townwide election candidates
Candidate’s StatementI wish to serve a second term as a Town Meeting Member in precinct 3 after having served 3 terms in precinct 1. Belmont has rapidly rebuilt many of our aged facilities which resulted in substantial borrowing obligations that will limit our future ability to bring on new projects. Belmont being a “Town of Homes” has very few opportunities to raise additional revenue in any significant way. The ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds helped us get through past budget shortfalls but the budget for f/y 2025 looks to be very difficult because most of those funds will be depleted.
AccomplishmentsThe Belmont Veterans Committee is grateful for the large number of private donations and funds from the Belmont CPC for the memorial site at Clay Pit Pond. Serving as treasurer of the committee, I take great pride in the remarkable transformation of the site, and we enjoy seeing residents make use of this place that honors our fallen military members.
As a member of the Warrant Committee, I welcomed the Collins Center Report recommendations for the town.
Your Precinct (optional)The McLean phase 3 development will begin soon, and we must monitor the project to make sure the neighborhood disruption is held to a minimum.
The MBTA Community Housing zoning requirements of the Commonwealth will be of concern to all of Belmont but especially to the Waverley neighborhood. Wherever the Multi-family Development Zone is established we need to take full advantage of the state grants and capital projects funding that will be available to Belmont.
Government reformThe Collins Center Report gives guidance on providing services using best practices for municipal structure which I support. Belmont has been fortunate in having qualified and experienced residents willing to campaign for paid positions that possibly will last only for 3 years, I believe we now need to expand beyond our borders to recruit for open positions.
As a former Warrant Committee member, it is encouraging to see the Collins Center Report recommendations being used to make changes in the financial planning of this year’s preliminary draft budget.

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Liz Allison | 69 Pinehurst Rd. | Candidate for Re-election

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Suzanne R. Bass | 530 Concord Ave. | Candidate for Re-election

NameSuzanne Bass
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:Candidate for re-election
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)Newsletter Committee of the Belmont Citizens Forum, organizing group for a new Belmont weekly newspaper
Candidate’s StatementBelmont can be smarter in handling its financial challenges. We should pare back overstaffed departments and restore staff to those, like planning, that will make sure construction is good for our neighborhoods, not just profitable for developers. Instead of remaining vulnerable to development on a Route 2 onramp like Beatrice Circle, we should meet affordable housing requirements with housing in our business centers. Residents will support occasional overrides if they believe the town is thoughtful with its spending. And we need to protect our remaining open space. We’re lucky to have it.
AccomplishmentsI am working with my neighborhood to reduce traffic. In Town Meeting, I try to be a useful and thoughtful but not too noisy participant.
Your Precinct (optional)Traffic is a concern to Precinct 3, as it is to all of Belmont. We need to put more thought and more resources into designing our town to minimize traffic. The community path should help, but much more can be done.
Government reformI support the change to a hired treasurer. We’ve been lucky in the past, but it would be easy for someone with few credentials to get elected. I have pushed several times for a 5-member Select Board. Three is too cozy.

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David R. Chase | 14 Waverley Ter. | Candidate for Re-election

NameDavid Chase
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:Candidate for re-election
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)Belmont Citizens Forum
Boston Cyclists Union
Candidate’s StatementLWV: My ordered priorities are housing supply, schools, climate change, transportation, taxes, and generally we make compromises (as we have for some time). Some of these are regional problems and our narrowly-defined incentives are to make them worse, and I will tend to compromise there as well. If I’m unsure about an issue, I try to see if there are metrics that will clarify it for me.  I support MBTA rezoning , skating rink, community path, override votes, and actually building enough affordable housing to stop unfriendly 40B developments.

I think I tend risk-averse, but to me, that is not the same as opposing change, because sometimes risks require a response. So for example, I supported the Light department’s electrical system upgrade, because the old system was a risk. I support increased housing supply because I lived in and still have friends in Silicon Valley and can see what even higher housing prices have done there; it’s unfair to young people trying to get started in life and unfair to people who are “merely” middle class, and it can get worse. I support more bicycle infrastructure because of several risks; the risk of delay from driving in traffic jams, the risk of traffic spikes during the school run, the risks from car crashes if riding a bike, the need to reduce CO2 emissions ASAP, the risks to health from driving to work (there’s multiple studies, it takes years off your life).

I support both more frequent overrides and increased commercial development. We’ve not had a good track record with increasing commercial development in past decades, so I don’t assume it will happen in a big way any time soon, but our property taxes are quite high relative to other Massachusetts towns.
AccomplishmentsAn individual town meeting member doesn’t do much, and I tend not to speak unless I think I can change someone’s mind.
I also harass our state senator (Will Brownsberger) and rep (Dave Roberts) intermittently, most recently about the need for indoor air quality improvements for Covid and other respiratory disease mitigation (DR has been on this issue for a long time, and it was Will that first pointed out to me the unusually large risk from diesel particulate pollution). Intermittently I bother them about the need for larger and steadier school funding subsidies for towns; our current system of property-tax-funded schools has problems with anti-growth incentives to towns and equity among towns/cities. (I will still bother them even if not elected, however.)
Your Precinct (optional)The new MBTA Zoning rules are very likely to apply to (parts of) precinct 3 (and parts of precincts 4 and 5). I studied this for an article in the Belmont Citizens Forum Newsletter. Because we have a regional housing shortage, and also regional traffic problems, I think these rules are a good idea because they add housing supply in a way that is less likely to increase traffic; however because adding people means adding children means adding school costs (and perhaps if enough are added, displacing more classes into “portables”) this also increases school costs for towns like Belmont.

Because of the school costs issue, and because of existing housing patterns, I expect that Belmont will put all or most of the new zoning districts around Waverley Square, and it will do this because it will have least effect there — the existing housing is already almost that dense and along several blocks of several streets it has the specified density already (e.g., Beech Street and David Road, north of Trapelo). However, all of it is grandfathered, which means that additions and renovations tend to require more paperwork instead of being by-right. Assuming we do it that way, I think the short-term effect will be a moderate increase in rebuilding at higher density, and an increase in existing homeowners doing various additions and renovations that currently require too much paperwork, but would become legal since their home is no longer a grandfathered structure. Longer term it will produce a small increase in density, small increase in school population, smaller increase in traffic, and many structures currently grandfathered will now be legal. Land values will increase because we’ll be able to put more homes on that land.

I am torn about whether this is actually the best choice; putting the new zoning district around the Belmont Center Commuter Rail (at least half of it must be around a commuter rail stop) would do more to help the housing problem, but at greater cost to the town (in terms of net change, traffic, and school population). I am also offended on principle by how, years ago, we thought it was perfectly fine to enact zoning laws that made most structures “illegal” and that pinches extra hard in the Waverley area.
Government reformI have read the Collins report and generally agree with it. We should definitely appoint our treasurer, assessors, and clerk, and I especially agree with the proposal that the moderator should appoint the auditor and the selectmen should appoint the warrant committee (instead of how we do it now, which has a built-in conflict-of-interest). I don’t see how increasing commercial development will do more than slow down the pace of necessary overrides, but that would still be an improvement.

Apart from that, I wonder if we could do better with more regional governance. I grew up in a place with stronger county government (but much less wealth than we have here), that for example had a county-wide school board, and this poorer, less-local/more-regional government was able to handle various problems more effectively than we do here — so, yes, my high school had portables, but that was after 18 years of regional 3% population growth per year, compounded. We are members of a regional collaborative to deliver special education services (LABBB) and that works well, so I think we should explore the possibility of doing other things in a more regional way.

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Rachel A. Heller | 44 White St. | Candidate for Re-election

NameRachel Heller
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:Candidate for re-election
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)I am co-chair of Belmont Housing Trust and co-chair of the MBTA Communities Advisory Committee. The Housing Trust works to expand affordable housing in town. The MBTA Communities Advisory Committee will advise the Select Board and Planning board on the creation of multifamily zoning in Belmont in compliance with state law. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the Butler Extended Day Program.
Candidate’s StatementBelmont is a great place. Decisions we make today can preserve what we love and set Belmont on a path to a bright future. As co-chair of Belmont’s Housing Trust and Belmont’s MBTA Communities Advisory Committee, I am committed to putting policies in place that foster inclusion, affordability, thriving local businesses, walkability, and sustainability. I helped create and implement Belmont’s Housing Production Plan; strengthen our inclusionary zoning bylaw to increase affordable homes included in new developments; create emergency rental assistance programs early in the pandemic and when neighbors needed help when their apartment building was evacuated due to potential structural damage; and shape the development coming to McLean that won 98% support at Town Meeting and will offer housing opportunities to people across income levels. In my role co-chairing the MBTA Communities Advisory Group, I am serving alongside members of the Economic Development Committee, Planning Board, DEI Implementation Committee, Select Board, Board of Assessors, and the Historic District Commission to bring our community together around shaping Belmont’s future. I have learned so much already and look forward to the work we will do together as we implement this new law.
AccomplishmentsI am proud of my service in Belmont as a Town Meeting Member, co-chair of the Housing Trust, and co-chair of the MBTA Communities Advisory Committee. In my role on the Housing Trust, I have worked with Housing Trust members and the community to win Town Meeting support and implement key policies that will expand affordable housing in Belmont so that people across income levels can afford to live in our great town. I am very appreciative of Town Meeting’s demonstrated support for affordable housing. Over the last three years, Town Meeting has approved Community Preservation Act funds for affordable housing development and emergency rental assistance proposals brought by the Housing Trust. Town Meeting also approved with 98% support the new development coming to McLean. As co-chair of the Housing Trust, I played a key role in bringing technical assistance to the town that provided the Housing Trust with tools and training to develop a proposal that meets Belmont’s needs, increases affordable housing across income levels, expands opportunities for seniors and for all households, and is feasible for the developer to construct. As co-chair of the MBTA Communities Advisory Committee, I am working with committee’s members to implement this new state law and put multifamily zoning in place that will foster inclusion, thriving commercial districts and Main Streets, affordability, and sustainability. I am working with our committee to create an inclusive process that provides opportunities for all Belmont residents to get involved in developing our new zoning and securing a bright future for our community.
Your Precinct (optional)My precinct includes Waverley Square, Pleasant Street, and part of the Trapelo corridor; areas with a mix of businesses and homes. I am committed to preserving the many great qualities of these and surrounding neighborhoods and allowing for growth that helps us to preserve what we love. I worked with the Town Planning Division last year to bring in technical assistance from the Urban Land Institute to reimagine Waverley Square. We talked with residents and business owners and toured the surrounding neighborhoods with goals of making the area safer for getting around without a car, boosting economic development, and creating more affordable homes. As our Town begins to put multifamily zoning in place under the new state law, these are the goals that will guide me. I will seek input from residents in these areas and throughout town to determine how we use this new law to make our streets safer, expand affordable housing, support our local businesses, and advance sustainability and climate goals.
Government reformI am thankful that we have the report from the Collins Center. This report helps us as Town Meeting Members understand state standards, structures of similar communities, and identify areas within town government where we can make changes to help our town operate more efficiently and effectively. I agree that the Town should formalize a Financial Management Team, that key budget-making committees follow state guidelines for reaching consensus on financial forecasts and developing a budget together, and that positions and committees related to financial management are appointed rather than elected. I am glad that Belmont voters will have the opportunity to make the Treasurer position an appointed position. While we have been fortunate to have a qualified Treasurer and Board of Assessors, the Collins Center report points out that the Town “will face challenges in the future due to a lack of qualified assessing professionals entering the field”. There may not be enough qualified and interested people in town to run for election for these positions that are critical to our financial strength.

It is equally important that Belmont prioritizes planning and economic development to bring in more commercial development and reduce our reliance on property taxes. We have an opportunity with the MBTA Communities law that requires Belmont to put zoning in place that allows multifamily development. We should establish multifamily zoning near transit and in our commercial areas and Main Streets. This change can lead to more mixed use development with commercial space on ground floors and homes on the floors above the commercial space. Having more homes mixed in with businesses creates more vibrant areas that increase foot traffic and attract customers. There are several changes we can make to help our businesses thrive. In addition to the Collins Center report, we are fortunate to have committees like the Economic Development Committee, Housing Trust, Planning Board, the MBTA Communities Advisory Committee, and more that can examine the impacts of recommendations in the report and identify key policies to support economic development and affordability.

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Ann M. Jansen | 59 Lorimer Rd. | Candidate for Re-election

NameAnn Jansen
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:Candidate for re-election
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)I volunteer as a Town Meeting Member and am very active in the Worship Arts Ministry at my church.
Candidate’s StatementMaintaining exceptional schools, restoring roads, sidewalks and trees, enabling vibrant business districts, and being creative in solving budgetary constraints are my priorities for Belmont. Most recently, I have been working closely with neighbors and Town officials to support a shade tree restoration plan in my district which hopefully can be a blueprint that enables Belmont residents to volunteer and/or financially support similar desirable projects that have struggled to be completed with available Town funds. I am fully aware however that volunteer efforts and donations only go so far in funding the things we treasure in Belmont. I will support appropriately sized overrides to maintain the quality of life in Belmont.
AccomplishmentsDuring the most recent term as TMM, I helped coordinate efforts to restore the 37 trees that have been removed in recent years from our neighborhood without any replacements. Through an incredibly cooperative engagement with Town DPW, and the overwhelming response from our neighborhood, we expect through the Town’s contribution and the Commemorative Shade Tree Program to plant, as long as site conditions permit it, over 40 trees this Spring.
Your Precinct (optional)See previous response.
Government reformI have definitely heard about the Collins report as I listened carefully recently to the debate about making the Town Treasurer an appointed position and voted in Town Meeting in support of putting this on the ballot this Spring. I fully support appointing a Town Treasurer in Belmont.

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Ralph T. Jones | 56 Summit Rd. | Candidate for Re-election

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Sarah G. Lemieux | 57 Common St. | Candidate for Re-election

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Martha C. Moore | 331 Waverley St. | Candidate for Re-election

NameMartha Moore
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:Candidate for re-election
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)Town activities as members of Belmont Conservation Commission, McLean Implementation Committee, McLean Land Management Committee, Shade Tree Committee, and Burbank School PTA., and election committee to enact the CPA;
other organizations include Waverley Neighborhood Association and the Board of the Belmont Land Trust. I am Friend of the Belmont Library , a Care Dimensions Hospice volunteer and I sing in the choir of First Church in Belmont.
Candidate’s StatementWith your support I will continue advocacy work for clean energy, protection of our open spaces, and planning for smart development. I will support high quality schools. They are the bedrock of our stable robust community. I will support plans for good quality housing for seniors and affordable housing. I will continue to advocate for planning consistent with Belmont’s Climate Action plan, the Town Vision statement and the town’s fiscal constraints. I will listen to members ofPrecinct 3 with an open mind. I will vote to approve funding for new rink, providing there is a robust fundraising plan. I would be grateful for your vote.
AccomplishmentsAs a Belmont Land Trust Board Member I have helped conserve town open space in perpetuity. I was on the committee that successfully campaigned to enact Belmont”s Community Preservation Act . I worked on the McLean Open Space Alliance to pass zoning critical for the development. I was a founding member of the Judith K Record Fund, fundraising to enable funding of special projects at Lone Tree Hill including the stone wall along Concord Avenue and grants of support for Rock Meadow. Also I feel good about successful efforts to improve residential rezoning in the Waverley Square area and across town.
Your Precinct (optional)Precinct 3: Developmental changes taking place in Waverley Square require vigilance and oversight to avoid unpleasant “surprises” in the function and appearance of this historic town area so that they are not further compromised, as they were when the Congregational church was razed. I have worked in the past to improve zoning in Pr.3 and will continue to do so with your help. Careful development on Belmont HIll and preserving town conservation land at Rock Meadow and Lone tree Hill have been a focus of my efforts, and that will continue. I support further exploration of possible uses for the old McLean barn and furthering efforts to increase affordable and senior housing.
Government reformNow that Mr Carman is retiring , Belmont needs a high quality appointed Treasurer asap. I am pleased that our town leaders are taking many of the recommendations in the second Collins Report more seriously this time around. Lines of authority and responsibilities need to be clarified. The Collins Report got it right: “…the complexity of managing a contemporary municipality has grown significantly over time. Such complexity demands professionalization and the implementation of best practices.”

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Mary Donahue Stearns | 15 Winthrop Rd. | Candidate for Re-election

Namemary d. stearns
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:Candidate for re-election
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)Trustee, Belmont Public Library
Parishioner, New Roads Catholic Community
Prior service on the boards of the Belmont High School, Chenery Middle School and Wellington PTOs, Parents of Music Students and Friends of the Belmont Public Library
Candidate’s StatementI am running for reelection as a Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member because these are challenging times for Belmont. The town faces significant financial issues and residents pay high property taxes. I will review proposals to ensure they will contribute to the town’s fiscal health and do not worsen the Town’s structural deficit. I support proposals to better maintain town resources to reduce the need for capital expenditures. I endorse the MBTA Communities Zoning Requirements to improve the town’s tax revenue and I want to help Belmont make good decisions for its schools, library, and public services. I look forward to continue to use my management experience and community involvement to ensure Belmont supports its key resources while continuing its tradition of excellence. I look forward to hearing your concerns and representing your interests.
AccomplishmentsWorked with the town and community supporters to move forward to get a new library.
Government reformI have read and endorse the Collins Report recommendations. We are taking a good first step to vote to have an appointed Town Treasurer. I also agree with their conclusion that the town is too decentralized and the Town Administrator should have more decision making authority.

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Ian Watson | 81 Clark St. | Candidate for Re-election

No response received.

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Christine O. Dunn | 15 Blake St.

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Meryl Ann Junik | 14 Royal Rd.

NameMeryl Junik
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:First-time candidate
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)Temple Isaiah, Vice President 2022-present
Temple Isaiah, Rabbinic Search Co-Chair 2022
Temple Isaiah, Trustee 2018-2021
Wellington PTO, Treasurer 2019-2020
Wellington Principal Screening Committee 2019
Wellington PTO, Co-President 2017-2019
Candidate’s StatementBelmont resident for 11+ years and parent of two children in Belmont Public Schools. As a former co-President and Treasurer of Wellington PTO, I understand the challenges our schools face with the current budget limitations. I am running for Town Meeting to continue my commitment to supporting our schools and ensuring equitable access to services and resources for all Belmont students and residents. I believe in the future of Belmont and am hopeful that the voters in Precinct 3 will give me the opportunity to represent them in Town Meeting.
Government reformI have read the Collins report and agree with the recommended reforms to Belmont’s government. I believe Belmont should prioritize the recommendations to replace the elected Treasurer & Board of Assessors with appointed positions; swap the appointment of the Audit Committee & Capital Committee (for checks & balances); and formalize a Financial Management Team. Having these structures in place should improve the efficacy of Belmont’s government and make it easier for Belmont’s leaders to address the significant challenges facing our town.

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Robert L. Sarno | 30 Waverley Ter.

NameRobert Sarno
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:First-time candidate
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)Warrant Committee Member, 2010-2016: Education Subcommittee Chair, General Government & Human Services Subcommittee member
Town Meeting Member, 2010-2022:
Sponsored articles to safeguard financial resources to fund critical town and school services. Also co-sponsored articles to protect Belmont residents from hazards posed by aboveground fuel tanks and to align more closely with Belmont’s Climate Action Plan to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Candidate’s StatementDuring the next few years, our town government will be dealing with several matters that are critical to Belmont’s financial wellbeing and quality of life, including how to generate additional revenues, carefully manage operating costs to ensure that critical town and school service needs are met, guide new transit-oriented housing development, including in the area surrounding Waverley Square, attract new businesses, and support the town’s Climate Action Plan. As your Town Meeting Member, I will work to ensure that your concerns and interests are reflected in the decisions we make.
Your Precinct (optional)New commercial, residential, and mixed-use development are particularly important issues for Precinct 3 residents. Waverley Square, located along the border between Precincts 3 and 4, is the site of one of Belmont’s two commuter rail stations, and the surrounding area will almost certainly be impacted by the new transit-oriented housing required by state law. In addition, together with the adjacent South Pleasant Street, Waverley Square is a prime location for new business development. It will be important to guide these various development efforts in order not only to achieve their objectives but also to moderate their impact on nearby residential neighborhoods.
Government reformIn general, I support the reforms outlined in the Collins Center report. Consolidating Belmont’s financial planning and management functions will help to eliminate overlapping or conflicting budget plans, and create a more effective process for prioritizing service needs and allocating resources. At the same time, migrating our financial management functions to a single organizational unit can lead to a less transparent budgeting process, and it will be important to establish policies to ensure that Belmont’s citizens have visibility into the town’s financial decision-making.

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Kate B. Vigour | 3 Thomas St.

NameKate Vigour
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:First-time candidate
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)I am a co-Girl Scout troop leader and coach soccer.
Candidate’s StatementMy family and I have called Belmont home for almost 9 years. I have a son at Chenery and a daughter at Wellington where I’ve been a PTO volunteer for 8 years, and 2 more kids starting preschool at Wellington this coming fall. You can find me on the soccer fields, where I’ve coached soccer for 3 years, and at the Underwood Pool in the summers. I love this town and support the schools, the library, the rink, and projects aimed at improving diversity, equity, and belonging in our community. I want to ensure Belmont remains a great place to raise a family and am eager to represent our precinct at Town Meeting.
Your Precinct (optional)3
Government reformI agree changes need to be made in our government.

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Jung Yueh | 151 Waverley St.

NameJung Yueh
Campaign website/Facebook page/ Etc. (optional)https://jungforbelmont.com
I’m a candidate for:Town Meeting
I am running as a:First-time candidate
I live in:Precinct 3
Volunteer & community activities? (optional)I have been a soccer coach for 9 years and currently on the board of the Belmont Soccer Association. I run the in-town program for K-8 kids. I have coached over 100 boys and girls in Belmont.

I was treasurer for Butler School PTA for two years when both of my kids were at Butler. I was serving when Meg Moriaty was PTA president.

I volunteered and served on the Elementary School Advisory Committee on Hybrid Learning in 2020 for the School Committee. I dived into the survey data deeply and was able to allow the committee to digest what everyone was saying. It was a rough time for everyone, but the conversations we had were important in helping people understand different perspectives.

As an MIT alum, I volunteer as an education counselor, interviewing high school seniors for admission. I’ve done in-person interviews in the past, but for the recent years my interviews are done over Zoom and most recently, my responsible area is west Africa, where I have interviewed some very impressive students who grew up in countries much poorer than us.
Candidate’s StatementI am running for both the School Committee and Town Meeting to better represent all of Belmont. As an actuary and Chartered Financial Analyst, I am well versed in long-term financial planning. I believe my skills and perspective will be valuable to our town dialogue. As a trained mediator, I am attuned to listening to all kinds of people. If elected, I pledge to listen to the residents of Precinct 3, fellow town meeting members, and town officials before making careful and considerate decisions about Belmont’s future.
Government reformI believe we should vote yes on Question 2 to appoint our town treasurer. It is important to have a qualified professional to make sure our books are in order. In addition, having a professional financial team allow us to have an inhouse expert to review and improve our school’s budget keeping process.

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