My family and I have lived in Hamilton for 12 years and my son attends Cutler Elementary School. We value the character of the North Shore, enjoying outdoor recreation on the Ipswich River and the beaches, and the vibrant arts community. As Planning Director for the Town of Burlington and a community volunteer, I have dedicated the last two decades to improving quality of life for people and their environments in the Commonwealth. My professional life has focused on consensus building and community planning, building fiscal stability, improving open spaces and driving regional partnerships.
Housing prices continue to rise all over Massachusetts. The current regulations for affordable and multi-family housing require our communities to create additional housing without planning and infrastructure support. At the state level we should fund planning for growth that recognizes local housing needs and infrastructure limitations. Communities should have the ability to create their own path to meet these goals.