THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 31, 2025 Page 3 #2 on the Ballot As a candidate for reelection, I offer the following as I ask for your vote on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4th Background & Education: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Saugus High School – Class of 1990 – High Honors • Salem State University BSBA majors: Accounting and Economics Graduated 1994 – Magna Cum Laude • Partner/Shareholder at AAFCPA’s -7th largest CPA firm in New England and top 100 firm in USA with 400 employees • Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant • Salem State University Foundation Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee since 2009 • Saugus Selectman since 2015 (Vice Chairman 2019-2021 & 2023-Present) • 4th generation Saugonian – homeowner and taxpayer for primary residence as well as rental properties in Saugus • Wife Julie (Mazzola) of 28 years and lifelong resident of Saugus • Two Children: Gianna (25, honors graduate of Saugus High School 2019 and graduate of UMass Amherst 2023 Magna Cum Laude) and Anthony (21, graduated 3rd in his class of Saugus High School 2022, Senior at Bentley University) Highlight of Accomplishments: ----------------------------------------------------------------------• New Middle/High School with $65mm reimbursed by the state • Bond rating at AA+, highest in our town's history • A record amount of funds in our stabilization - $20+ million • Over $1mm in Green Communities grant funding to support the town’s pursuit of becoming less reliant on natural resources • Added police, fire and DPW personnel in addition to new cruisers, fire apparatus and DPW equipment • Infrastructure improvements including roads, sidewalks and bridges • Comprehensive speed analysis that resulted in lowering speeds in certain areas of town • Saugus Rail Trail • New recreational areas that include playgrounds, tennis, pickleball, street hockey and basketball courts • Confidently supported the Town Manager’s contract extension unanimously and negotiated mutually agreeable terms My vision for Saugus includes: ---------------------------------------------------------------------• Integrity, ethics and collaboration amongst the Board and listens to the concerns of residents • Continue proper planning and oversight to ensure stabilization of finances while focusing on town wide investments • Slow the pace of new apartments on Route-1 by promoting mixed use developments • Continue to work with State Delegation to alleviate traffic congestion • Promote development of commercial and lab space with tax incentives • Work with our police department to promote e-Bike safety regulations • Focus on smart development and future uses for closed school buildings with community input being paramount • Respectfully listen to the concerns and needs of residents • A third fire station on the west side of Saugus; feasibility study is complete “I am pro-business and make every decision based on what is best for the Town of Saugus as a whole. I analyze each application thoroughly, I ask the tough questions of the applicants and vote for what is best for the residents of Saugus.” Experience: ------------------------------------------------------------------I apply 30+ years of diverse business experience to make sure Saugus’ financial systems are operating properly in order to protect the assets of our taxpayers. I take a deep dive into the annual budget and make sure to ask the necessary questions to verify the tax dollars are being spent appropriately based on the overall needs of our town. My leadership skills have proven that I am not afraid to speak up on behalf of the town and our residents. I accomplish things in town collaboratively and respectfully, as that is what the people of Saugus expect and deserve. I pride myself on being able to work with everyone regardless of their stance on any one particular matter. I offer leadership, experience and integrity to the residents of our town. I am reachable and always willing to listen to your concerns and attempt to find solutions to issues when they are brought to my attention. Let’s Continue Our Town’s Progress
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