the following was submitted by the candidate
Today I am formally announcing my candidacy for re-election to the Milton Library Board of Trustees. The knowledge and experience I have gained coupled with my professional skills and passion for our library can be applied to the library’s mission as a vital hub that serves the information and cultural needs of the entire community.
In my first term, the library had several important accomplishments. A new director was hired and pedestrian and vehicle safety were improved. Several steps were taken to improve customer service and patron satisfaction. In addition, we secured a portrait of Nathaniel Kidder, the father of the Milton Library, on loan from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, instituted a new community-wide reading initiative (Milton Reads!), presented, and received approval for, budgets that were fiscally defensible, and maintained the quality of the collection and delivery of services.
Going forward, I will continue to put time and attention to patron satisfaction, the budget, promoting effective communication among library organizations (Friends, Foundation) and all town departments, and developing a new strategic plan. I will work with our director and trustees to explore ways to extend the library beyond its physical walls.
If elected, I will contribute my energy, ideas, and support to our director and fellow trustees to continue the work of offering our town a rich local repository of resources and information in all its forms, with free access for all.
I moved to Milton in 1988 with my wife Annie Davis. We have raised two children here, both proud graduates of the Milton Public Schools. I have been active in Town Soccer and the Friends of Milton Crew and remain active with Artspace Milton and Brookwood Farm. I continue to serve as a judge for National History Day, a nationwide history competition for middle and high-school students, and I never met a community road race that I didn’t want to run.
I respectfully ask for 1 of your 3 votes on April 29th. I will work to sustain the tireless efforts of those that have come before me and to ensure the progress of the Milton Public Library going forward.
Great news that Frank is running for re-election. He has my support!
Yes indeed, it’s great news that Frank is running for re-election.
Síocháin – JPO
Delighted you are running again Frank. Full support from my family.
I ran with Frank three years ago and know how thoughtful and dedicated he is to any task.
Frank Schroth deserves to be re-elected to the library board of trustees.
Glad to hear you are running for re-election. Milton is lucky to have your thoughtful leadership on the Library Board.
Great! Thank you for service to Milton.
Thanks all for the support!
Great news you are running for re-election.
Thanks for the great service you are providing with 02186.mytownmatters.
Frank! Why am I not seeing a big ad for your campaign right now??
Ha – well there are a couple of reasons. I’m not sure my campaign budget can afford it and then there is that whole separation of church and state thing. But don’t forget to vote! Hopefully, for me!
What more to be said about our noble pressman, other than we hope that he is reelected to the Library Board.
Go Frank! We folk of Milton are lucky to have you running for re election to the Library Board. You certainly have my vote!
The great communicator, Frank has my vote and support for Library Trustee.
Thanks all for your support.