Date and Place of Birth: May 11, 1980 Fall River, MA
Address/Phone Number: 7 Monroe Court Fall River, MA 02720
508-789-7421
How long have you lived in Fall River: Life long resident.
Office Sought: Mayor
Political Affiliation: Democrat
Current Public Office Held: None
Prior Public Office Held: None
Employment History: City of Taunton Law Department, Assistant City Attorney, 2005-2007, 2008-Present; Office of the District Attorney Bristol County, Supervising Assistant District Attorney, 2007-2008; Super Stop & Shop, Customer Service Supervisor, 1997 – 2006
Education: Roger Williams University School of Law, Awarded Juris Doctor Degree; University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Awarded B.A. in Criminal Justice; Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Awarded High School Diploma
Clubs, Organizations, Honors, and Achievements: Admitted to practice law in the Federal District Court of Massachusetts, Admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board Member of People Incorporated, Member of the Fall River Elk’s Lodge No. 118, Feinstein Institute for Legal Service Pro Bono Award, Graduated Magna Cum Laude from UMASS Dartmouth, Inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society.
Statement
I was raised in our neighborhoods and educated in our public schools. As the Assistant Attorney for Taunton, I gained valuable experience as an advisor to the mayor, the police and fire chief, and all the departments within city government. As an Assistant District Attorney I had the responsibility of supervising the Fall River District Court. It was my responsibility to go into the courtroom on a daily basis to prosecute the criminals who plagued our neighborhoods. I have made a strong commitment to public service and it is this commitment that has led me into the race for mayor here in our city. The level of trust between this administration and its citizens is dwindling daily. As Mayor, I will encourage honesty and integrity in local government. I will roll up my sleeves and be hands-on in creating good paying jobs for Fall River residents. I will be proactive when it comes to public safety. I will fight to increase the level of staffing in both our fire and police departments. I will end the illegal rainwater tax that has burdened our property owners. When it comes to education, I will include input from our parents, teachers, and students. During these difficult financial times, I will work hard to ensure that our streets are paved and that our trash is picked up on time. Together, we will end the culture of politics as usual and bring real change to our city. I hope to earn your vote on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
