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Committed to our community. Committed to you.

 

I will work tirelessly to make sure District 5 reaches its full potential as a vibrant, safe, family-friendly community that all residents can be proud of.

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-District 5 Candidate Matt Wally

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  • A new generation of leadership

  • Lifelong Worcester resident

  • Fresh ideas

  • A diverse skill-set

  • Two decades of experience in community planning and revitalization

 

 

Focus for District 5: 

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Public Safety Initiatives That Protect Our Neighborhoods

I will work to maintain high levels of police coverage in the neighborhoods during the day and at night to deter and stop crime.

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As the Chair of the Traffic and Parking Committee I have advocated for an increase in traffic safety measures to ensure neighborhoods are safe for pedestrians, school children, and bicyclists.

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Public Park Improvements

Since my time as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission I have seen the positive impact beautiful, well-maintained parks have on our neighborhoods.  During my time on the Council I have secured funding for a rectangular playing field at Farber Field and for improvements to Hadwen Park, and for the necessary ongoing maintenance to protect these assets.

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Fiscally Responsible Renovation / Replacement of Doherty and South High Schools

School construction is managed by the City before a completed building is turned over to the School Department.  As a councilor I will work to ensure accountability for any future construction work on Doherty and South High Schools is completed on time and on budget. I also believe it is vital to finance these schools through a pre-construction school stabilization fund. 

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Practical Experience with City Planning

 

  • Master’s Degree in Community Development & Planning

  • Former Instructor at Clark University in Community Development Finance

  • Former Executive Director of Worcester Community Housing Resources  

  • Current Government & Community Affairs VP for a local bank with a focus on neighborhood reinvestment

  • Former Member of The Parks & Recreation Commission

 

Committed to the Worcester Community

 

  • Director, Greater Worcester Community Foundation

  • Trustee Associate, Nativity School of Worcester

  • Steering Committee Member, Worcester Tree Initiative

  • Director, Quinsigamond Community College Foundation 

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Worcester Educated

 

The son of Worcester Public School educators, Matt has always placed a high value on education. His own educational path highlights the very best of Worcester’s schools and universities:

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  • K-12 Worcester Public Schools

  • Undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross

  • Graduate degree in Community Development & Planning from Clark University 

  

 

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