LETTER: Graziano's Financial Background is Good for the Schools

Submitted by Troy Mick

My name is Troy Mick and I am writing in support of Jon Graziano for School Committee.  I have had the pleasure of working with Jon through his role on the Appropriations Committee and specifically as liaison to the School Committee and am always impressed by his well researched and thoughtful comments and answers as we worked though the school budgets.

Jon’s education and business background in financial planning and process improvement will be an asset as the School Committee looks at solving many of the issues that exist in our schools today.  Jon will have the ability to bring new ideas to the table and balancing the desire to improve our school system without unnecessarily increasing the tax burden on our entire community.

Jon has 3 young children, so he also brings the perspective of a parent looking for a long term solution to many of the challenges that currently face our schools today.  With his background on the Appropriations Committee Jon understands the importance of balancing the needs of our schools with the priorities of the entire town.

In the 2 years since Jon and his wife moved to Hopkinton with their family they have jumped in to volunteer throughout the schools and community, and Jon has the experience and insight needed to help drive our schools forward in the future.  I hope you will vote with me for Jon Graziano for School Committee on May 21.

Troy Mick

11 Smith Rd