Brookline Town Moderator
The Moderator sets the order of the Agenda and presides over Town Meeting. The Moderator also appoints members of the Advisory Committee, the Committee on Town Organization and Structure and ad hoc committees authorized by Town Meeting.* following a candidate name indicates an Incumbent, and for Incumbent Town Meeting Races, Attendance Record for last three years is shown.(NP) shows for all candidates and races. The Brookline Municipal Election is Non-Partisan.
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Neil Alan Wishinsky
(NP)
What criteria will you use for making committee appointments and how would you broaden participation?
Campaign Phone
617-797-8689
Attendance
Not Incumbent TM Member
I have held many Brookline town government positions including Select Board (Chair for 4 years), Advisory (Finance) Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Meeting Member (Precinct 5), MBTA-CA Multifamily Permitting Committee, Newbury College Acquisition Committee, and many more. These positions, across many aspects of municipal government, provide a broad background to take on the role of Moderator. Resident since 1983. MBA from Boston University. Wife: Susan; Children: Lisa (BHS Grad) and Aaron (BHS Grad.)
Appointing the Advisory Committee is an important responsibility of the Moderator. Having a balanced, respectful and credible Advisory Committee is essential to a well functioning Town Meeting. I plan to work with the Advisory Committee Chair to create an appointment process that ensures a knowledgeable, well respected and thoughtful group that can work together.
However, the Moderator’s primary duty is to preside over Town Meeting and set the stage for a civil and productive debate. My goals as Moderator are to: (1) Be fair, respectful, welcoming and supportive of all who participate in Town Meeting; (2) Make sure all viewpoints have had an equal opportunity to be heard; (3) Clearly communicate the parameters of debates and votes while keeping things moving and (4) Work to improve the quality, timeliness, and flow of information about Town Meeting.
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