Marlborough Patch Candidate Profile: Matthew Sargent For Ward 7 City Councilor

MARLBOROUGH, MA — The municipal election is heating up in Marlborough, and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Marlborough Patch has asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will publish candidate profiles as Election Day approaches.

Matthew Sargent is running for Ward 7 City Councilor in Marlborough.

Age

38

Family

Girlfriend Ali and her son Kaden, Two cats Boswell and Lulu and dog Duncan

Position sought

Ward 7 City Councilor

What is your party affiliation?

Democrat

Educational background

Hudson Catholic High School, Bachelors of Science in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Masters of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College.

Are you originally from Marlborough?

Fourth Generation Marlborough, I grew up in my Great Grandparents House!

What is your occupation?

I am currently the Chief Engineer at the Prudential Center in Boston with C&W Services.

Have you previously or currently been elected to an office?

No

Why are you running for the Ward 7 City Councilor position?

I was raised and still live in Ward 7 and want to ensure that the constituents are provided with the best services possible.

Related: Marlborough Patch Candidate Profile: Greta Lofgren For Ward 7 City Councilor

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The City has grown exponentially the last few years, managing this growth to ensure we continue to provide the services citizens need and deserve is important as the City continues to expand.

What sets you apart from other candidates seeking this position?

I have a unique view of the City having grown up here but also having spent 9 years sailing ships in the Merchant Marine. I saw the City change each time I was home from a ship and following my shift to shoreside employment in 2019 I have become involved in a few committees and organizations in the City allowing me to see the change that is possible from the citizens who live here.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Continued support to our educators and City employees and seeing the continued rebirth of downtown.

How does your experience prepare you for success in this position?

I have managed projects both large and small for close to twenty years and having worked in project management for a variety of jobs, I can use my knowledge, experience of planning and execution to ensure we have a strategic direction to make Marlborough the best City around.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself?

I am an avid history buff and enjoy finding the ways that Marlborough people have made their impact on the Country both large and small!

See Also:

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• 'I Will Work For You': Marlborough Candidate Kicks Off Ward 2 City Council Campaign
• Marlborough Patch Candidate Profile: Michael Baker For Ward 5 City Councilor
• Marlborough Patch Candidate Profile: Mark Vital For Ward 1 City Councilor
• Marlborough Patch Candidate Profile: Michael Ossing For Councilor At-Large