John Gannon
Why do you want to serve on the City Council? I was inspired to a career in public service by my family, teachers, coaches and members of this welcoming community. I grew up in Watertown and developed my own life here. My father, a partially-disabled WWII veteran, worked at the Watertown post office, delivering mail to ourneighbors, and my mother, a first-generation American, worked as a secretary. They were proud members of the Greatest Generation who both supported their respective countries in wartime capacities, and instilled in me a lifelong spirit of giving back to my community.
Vincent Piccirilli
Why do you want to represent District C on the City Council? My reasons for wanting to serve our community are the same as when I first ran in 2007. I am running because I want to live in a vibrant, diverse, safe community with pretty tree-lined streets and great schools; because I want to live in a community that is financially well-run, avoiding ongoing fiscal crisis; and because I want to live in a community with engaged residents, where everyone feels like they belong. Tell voters about your background and qualifications for being a City Councilor. I’m an engineer, currently working as a Business Analyst, with 40 years business experience managing people, projects and budgets.
Tony Palomba
Why do you want to serve on the City Council? I have been a Councilor-at-Large for 16 years. I want to serve for another two years so I can use the experience and knowledge I gained to continue to serve the residents of Watertown and to make Watertown an even better place to live, work, raise a family and be a senior. I want to serve again so I can follow the best practices I have learned such as listening to and learning from city staff, citizen-volunteers, and those with different ideas from mine; being patient, but persistent, while working to create policies and programs; responding to the day-to-day concerns of residents in a timely manner; and doing everything possible to ensure that Watertown stands for equality and justice. I want to serve again because I want to build on our many wonderful accomplishments such as the creation of the Affordable Housing Trust, ongoing efforts to implement our Climate and Energy Plan, expanding open space, and protecting existing and creating new housing.
Tom Tracy
Why do you want to serve on the City Council? I want to bring my unique work experience to help shape the future of Watertown, maintain our financial flexibility, and continue improving our buildings and infrastructure. Tell voters about your background and qualifications for being a City Councilor
My experience as Watertown’s Auditor for 29 years, which included 7 years as Asst. City Manager for Finance as well as Acting City Manager for 8 months, has allowed me to know how all the City Departments operate. I know how all the monies come in, and I know how all the monies are spent!
Greetings East Enders, and Neighbors Beyond,
CONSIDER A VOTE FOR TOM TRACY CANDIDATE FOR WATERTOWN CITY COUNCILOR AT-LARGE. ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH. Tom Tracy is a lifelong Watertown resident. Tom understands the nuances of Watertown’s diverse neighborhoods. Tom Tracy exemplifies what it means to give of oneself for the community where you raise your family, work and enjoy quality of life. Tom Tracy will speak for the people; because through his community interactions, Tom understands the challenges faced by the people who he will represent
Tom Tracy understands the worth of Watertown’s AAA Bond Rating – for 29 years, Tom served as Watertown’s Town/City Auditor – Tom played an integral Team role in formulating stable budgets that culminated in the acme of municipal finance
Tom Tracy personifies “Building for the Future” – Tom has held a leadership role on the School Building Committee since 2018
Please join me in voting for Tom Tracy on Tuesday, November 4th to continue our vision for Watertown’s neighborhood cohesiveness and financial wellbeing. In my opinion: Tom Tracy has earned our respect, votes and support!!! Thank you.
Charlie Breitrose
The following announcement was provided by Housing for All Watertown:
To inform voters on housing issues during the upcoming Municipal Election, Housing for All Watertown has collected detailed questionnaires from all eleven candidates running for City Council this November, including at-large and district council candidates, in both contested races and uncontested races. We’re grateful to the candidates for providing thoughtful responses to our questions about their vision for housing in Watertown, how they will support affordable housing and in-fill development, what they would do to streamline permitting for homeowners, and much more. We will also be holding a housing-focused At-Large Candidate forum on Oct. 26 from 2-3:30pm at the Watertown Free Public Library. We’re excited to hear the At-Large City Council Candidates expand on their views and look forward to a lively discussion.
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Three sharp-eyed and quick thinking Watertown High School football players were honored for their effort that helped police locate and arrest a drunken driver. On Oct. 14, the City Council approved a proclamation honoring Riaz Khan, Joel Montoya, and Boran Akisik. On Sept. 25, the three were on their way home after practice witnessed a hit and run incident at the intersection of Palfrey and Pearl streets.
Dear Editor,
Last Wednesday, Oct. 8, Theo Offei, was the Guest on the Eye on Watertown Podcast. I was very impressed with his platform that emphasizing and incorporating important issues that involve all constituents of Watertown rather than a few. As an original member of the Charter Commission that established the current management style; Manager – Council under which we are operating, we set up Districts and At-Large Positions. The Purpose of the Districts were to allow lesser- known Candidates to have a smaller field in order to get known; elected and later vie for an At-Large Position; thus, having new faces. Theo could have taken this District Road to being a member of the Council.
