Town Election Guide

Years in Marblehead: 40 years (with some back and forth in my 20s / early 30s in Boston / Salem) Occupation/education:  Investment Management.  Bachelor's degree in economics and history from University of Colorado at Boulder.  Graduate of Marblehead High School class of 2000. Appointed positions and/or elected offices: Seeking election to the Marblehead Board of Health. What are three reasons/issues as to why you’re running for election?  The follow-up questions will put these into more detail but I actually have four issues I’d like to tackle which are easily attainable: Provide better guidance, transparency, and responsible spending in the Transfer Station project completion.Change the role of the Board of Health with regards to Covid into a...

Years in Marblehead:  I am Helaine Hazlett, candidate for re-election to the Board of Health.  I am pleased to be invited to contribute to the Marblehead News Group’s Election Guide.  I have lived in Marblehead for over forty years and have been a public servant in this town for most of my adult life.  My husband and I brought up our four children here, where two of them and their families continue to reside.  Occupation and education: I am running for re-election to the Board of Health because of my qualifications and the passion I have for this community. I studied public health as a science and dedicated my entire life to promoting healthy behavior and preventing disease. Ever since receiving degrees in health-related fields from the University of Pennsylvan...

Years in Marblehead: 22Occupation/education: Chief pilot and tenured professorAppointed positions and/or elected offices: Select Board (Board of Selectmen on the ballot) What are three reasons/issues as to why you’re running for election?I am deeply committed to giving back to my community. Sustainability planning is at the top of my agenda, and I look forward to continuing my work on the town’s Climate Action Plan. I am also focused on improving our infrastructure and ensuring Marblehead’s long-term fiscal health. Strengthening the relationship between citizens and town government—through the excellent delivery of services and effective communication—is vital and something I will continue to work on. What areas of municipal government do you think the town could give more atten...

Years in Marblehead: 60 Occupation/education: President/CEO National Grand Bank of Marblehead Bentley College 1985 Appointed positions and/or elected offices: Selectman 2005-present What are three reasons/issues as to why you’re running for election?  I love Marblehead and am thankful for the many opportunities that the town has provided me and my family. Over the past 17 years, we have managed the town budget efficiently and economically within the scope of Proposition 2 ½ with no general overrides required. This success has been due to the great teamwork between the boards, town administrator, finance director, and department heads. I would be honored to continue this work on behalf of the taxpayers of Marblehead. What areas of municipal government ...

Years in Marblehead: Hometown, returned in 2014 with my husband to raise our 3 kids Occupation/education: Attorney, (MA Bar admittance 2006) Private Bar Trial and Appellate Advocate Children and Family Law Division of CPCS. Appointed positions and/or elected offices: Board of Selectmen 1st Term 2021-2022 What are three reasons/issues as to why you’re running for election?  To continue to bring my vocal perspective as a returning resident with a young family and professional skill set.  We can preserve our traditions and honor our unique history, while also addressing the modern challenges and difficult financial situation the town is in.  I want to ensure that Marblehead continues to remain a thriving and desirable seaside town to live in for generations to come...

Years in Marblehead: 37 Occupation/education: Director of risk management, local higher education college New England Law Boston, Juris Doctor Boston College, MS in Administrative Studies University of Massachusetts Amherst, BA in History and Political Science Appointed positions and/or elected offices:  Marblehead Select Board 2011 to 2017 What are three reasons/issues as to why you’re running for election?  If elected, I would focus on the three main things: a strategic plan, improve our town communications and increase transparency.  Strategic Plan: Our town has many great initiatives underway, but there is no overall strategic plan unifying them toward the goal of keeping Marblehead a thriving community. A strategic plan is important...

Years in Marblehead: Over 30 years and from multi-generational Marblehead family. Occupation/education: I am a co-founder and managing partner of Little Harbor Advisors, an investment management firm based in Marblehead. My early career experience includes big five accounting consultancy, investment banking, venture capital and U.S. Marine Corps.  I have a BA in economics/English (Tufts) and an MBA (Harvard).  Appointed positions and/or elected offices: I served on the Finance Committee of the town of Marblehead for nine years (2008-2017), the last six years as its chair. I have served as a selectman for the past five years. What are three reasons/issues as to why you’re running for election?  I love our town and our form of participatory government, and ho...