Burlington Election: Michael Kelly Candidate Announcement

BURLINGTON, MA — Michael Kelly is running for a seat on the Shawsheen Tech School Committee in the April 10 town election.

Kelly is one of two candidates for an open seat on the Shawsheen Tech School Committee. He faces Christine Kim.

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Dear Burlington Residents,

My name is Michael Kelly and I'm excited to announce my candidacy for a School Committee seat of the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School to represent the Town of Burlington.

I grew up in Billerica attending Billerica Public Schools and Shawsheen Tech. I am a proud graduate of the class of 2005. I studied Metal Fabrication and Welding. While attending Shawsheen, I received 3 citizenship awards in Math, History, and Metal Fabrication. As a member of the Boy Scouts of America, I received the highest rank of Eagle Scout in 2004. I have been involved in Municipal Government, serving on Billerica Town Meeting for 3 terms and also on the Ditson School Reuse Committee.

I moved to Burlington in 2015 and help take care of my Mom and my adorable dog Lucy.

I am running for this position because I feel that now more than ever it is a critical point in education with the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges of delivering a quality vocational education in an ever-changing environment. I want to be the voice for Burlington residents whether you have children who currently attend Shawsheen or are considering attending.

Vocational education plays a crucial role in preparing our students to become highly skilled workers and to be critical thinkers.

My top 5 reasons for running are:

• To transition from hybrid model to become fully in person learning.
• To be fiscally conservative while continuing to meeting the needs of students and staff.
• To Improve Technology so we may provide a level playing field for all
• To preserving our strong State Educational Standards for the 21st century.
• To improve media marketing showcasing our Burlington student.

In closing, I humbly ask that you consider voting for me on April 10, 2021 to represent Burlington residents and to be a voice for the students who currently attend Shawsheen now and for the future students who are considering attending.

Sincerely,

Michael Kelly

This announcement was produced by Michael Kelly. The views expressed are the author's own.