Date and place of birth: July 8, 1950, Fall River, MA
Address/Phone Number: 30 Detroit St., Fall River, MA 508-673-0043
e-mail Address: huggo613@aol.com
How long have you lived in Fall River: Life long (except during military service)
Office sought: Mayor
Political affiliation: Democrat
Current public office held: City Council
Prior public office held: None
Employment history: Small business owner for 26 years
Education: Associates degree
Clubs, Organizations, Honors, Achievements: Amvets, American Legion, MCB12 Association, Liberal Club, Italian Progressive Club, Corky Row, ELKS, Fall River Racing Pigeon Club.
Statement:
In January, 2008, a new administration took office and like many of you, I had high hopes for this administration.
This administration came into office inheriting a surplus of over 11 million dollars. The new mayor promised not to raise taxes and he vowed to move Fall River forward.
Today, the 11 million dollars are gone, he has gone back on his no tax increase promise and he has moved Fall River in one direction — reverse.
In the past, when the city was in a crisis, we were always able to show solidarity. That solidarity has been replaced by a tangled disarray of broken promises. As mayor, I will end the blame-game and overbearing style of government; I will do things differently. There will be no gag orders, or Kangaroo courts that embarrassed the city. Schools will not be re-named without public input. A petition signed by over 9,000 residents will not be ignored. High-salaried administrators and lawyers will be cut and laid-off police officers, firefighters and DPW workers will be returned to work. The unfair rain tax will end and no one will be asked to pay higher taxes for less services.
In seeking the office of Mayor, I do so with an optimism that Fall River’s best days are ahead. We must work together, set the right priorities, challenge the existing conditions and put people first.
Together, let’s chart a new course and lead Fall River in the right direction.
Vote Ray Hague September, 15.
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