Worcester Patch Candidate Profile: Sue Mailman For School Committee At-Large

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

Three candidates are vying for two School Committee at-large seats. Adwoa A. Sakyi-Lamptey is challenging two incumbents, Sue Mailman and Maureen F. Binienda.

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

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Sue Mailman shares why she should be elected to the School Committee at-large position.

Age

63

Family

Married, children, stepchildren and 4 grandchildren

Position sought

School committee at-large/Worcester

What is your party affiliation?

Democrat

Educational background

Shrewsbury High. MBA Northeastern

Are you originally from Worcester?

Grew up in Shrewsbury – moved to Worc in 1980

Occupation

Owner and President Coghlin Electrical Contractors – fourth-generation family-owned business

Have you previously or currently been elected to an office?

I am running for the 3rd term on the Worcester School Committee.

Why are you running for the School Committee at-large position?

I ran for the school committee before the district system was in place, and everyone was at-large and just stayed in that race.

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

Potential damage to our public school system by the current federal administration. I intend to stay fully informed about changes or new directives and to counteract as much as possible, in conjunction with like minded local, state and federal officials

What sets you apart from other candidates seeking this position?

I offer a business perspective and a highly engaged community perspective. This proves beneficial in connecting various stakeholders. I have strong governance and budget background.

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

Quality Vocational and career expansion, continued investment in school buildings, building an educator workforce and fostering community partnership.

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

Years of community engagement in the workforce development areas/ social justice and social service areas.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself?

I take very seriously the opportunity to mentor/mentee a high school student each year on the school committee. I am proud to maintain relationships with each of these students.

See Also:

• Worcester Patch Candidate Profile: Ted Kostas For District 4 City Councilor
• Worcester Patch Candidate Profile: Owura Sarkodieh For Mayor, City Councilor At-Large