Kathy Fagan has decided to go back for more. She will be running to retain her seat on the Milton Board of Selectmen. She is coming to the end of her first term. She will be challenged by Bob Sweeney.

Fagan was the upstart last time around when she unseated incumbent James Mullen. Mr. Mullen is Milton’s Town Clerk.

from the candidate’s web site:

This month, I announced my intention to campaign for a second term to the Milton Board of Selectman.

I’ve been truly honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve the residents of Milton, the fifth best small town in America (CNN Money Magazine) and climbing!

I am proud of the leadership role I have played in the significant accomplishments that have taken place in my first term as your selectman, including:

• Despite a down economy, managed the town’s budget in a balanced and fiscally responsible way to enable Milton to achieve a strong and stable AA bond rating, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars each year in lower interest and financing costs.
• Worked with the Milton Library Trustees, the Milton Library Foundation and town leaders to complete and celebrate the opening of the beautifully restored and renovated Milton Public Library, a tremendous asset for all generations of Milton residents.
• Provided strong support to our public schools and other vital town services, in part by working hard for the Invest in Milton campaign, which helped save the jobs of dozens of school teachers, police officers, and firefighters in the current fiscal year.
• Advocated for Milton’s first wind turbine, which last month received the unanimous support of Town Meeting and once operational later this year, will generate clean renewable energy and save approximately $7.6 million for Milton’s taxpayers.
• Supported and welcomed many new small businesses to Milton, including two new full service restaurants in East Milton and Lower Mills.
• Updated the Milton Town website and brought user friendly technology into town hall to help residents pay bills on-line.
• Saved thousands of dollars through bulk energy purchasing and better accounting of cash payments.
• Ensured that every resident’s ideas and opinions are respected and that Board of Selectmen meetings are conducted with civility and courtesy.

Warmly,

Kathy