Thank you Precinct 2 voters!
I'm excited to work together create a forward-looking, fair and fiscally responsible future for Belmont
What's important for Belmont
Securing Our Fiscal Future
Belmont is behind the times in its fiscal management, and we must act now.
- Appoint a Treasurer and other officers in key fiscal management positions
- Reorganize town governance to establish accountability for the better results we deserve
- Develop a comprehensive strategy for economic development to address empty storefronts AND increased revenues from more commercial activity, PILOT payments, and development.
Planning for Success
Belmont needs a new planning process to avoid putting town priorities in conflict.
- Restructure planning committees to follow best practice and avoid pitting citizens against one another.
- Engage key businesses and landowners in ongoing discussion about future development plans to align with town priorities.
- Align planning priorities with budgetary projections.
Investing in Quality of Life
Belmont is a great place to live - We need to maintain this!
- Invest in Belmont's historically excellent schools - to sustain interest in living in Belmont.
- Develop economic development plans to ensure vibrant small businesses in all parts of town.
- Rebuild the rink and other key town infrastructure to serve multiple constituencies and minimize financial impact.
Get to Know Ed
Committed to Civic Life in Belmont
- Coordinated canvassing operation for successful Yes for Library campaign in 2022.
- Joined the board of the Belmont Library Foundation to secure long-term support for the new library.
- Canvassed Precinct 2 for the successful high school referendum in 2018
- Active voter; Belmont resident since 2015.
Successful Nonprofit Executive
- Over 30 years of senior leadership roles in management and revenue generation.
- Successfully turned around failing community farm in Boston suburbs. Regained public trust and support, and renewed town financial contract. Led successful campaign to secure long-term lease at town meeting.
- Graduate degree from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Parent of 2 School-Age Kids
- Married to Sarah Kurz
- Class parent, Winn Brook School
- Daddy of the year, 7 years running.