Former Selectman Dennis Giombetti Announces Run for Charter Commission

FRAMINGHAM, MA - Three-term former Framingham Selectman Dennis Giombetti announced today, Feb. 3, he is a candidate for one of the nine available slots for Charter Commission.

Editor’s Note: Framingham voters will decide a ballot question on March 29, if they want to create a Charter Commission to study Framingham’s form of government. Also on that ballot, Framingham voters will be asked to elect 9 Charter Commissioners. Framingham Patch is allowing every candidate for commissioner to submit an announcement, per the Framingham Patch election policy.

Below is Giombetti’s announcement:

Giombetti was born and raised in Framingham, attended Framingham Public Schools and has deep and wide experiences at many levels of government. He not only has been a Framingham Selectman but also served as a member of Town Meeting, Finance Committee, and various other town committees. In addition, Giombetti has significant work experience at the state and regional level.

Giombetti is known for his strong leadership skills and passion for Framingham. Giombetti’s professional career spanned more than 25 years in high technology as a marketing executive.

In announcing his candidacy, Giombetti said “Framingham is at a very important crossroad. Creating a Charter Commission to study and recommend to voters vital improvements to our current form of government is a must for Framingham’s successful future. I would love to bring my experience and understanding of local and state government, business, and my knowledge of Framingham to the Charter Commission. The charge for the Charter Commission will be to study what would be the best form of government for Framingham in the 21st century and I believe I have the skill set to contribute to that decision”

While Giombetti was not involved in the Framingham First’s signature drive to place the establishment of the Charter Commission question on the March 29 ballot, he does believe in the six basic principles of the Framingham First group.

Giombetti said “I do believe Framingham First has it right when it asserts that Framingham is a great community, our current system is outdated and ineffective, and an open and transparent Charter Commission process matters. I also agree that Framingham needs a strong accountable executive who will have a seat at the table on Beacon Hill as well a need for a responsive, and accountable legislative branch, and, last but certainly not least, a strong municipal-school partnership is critical.“

Giombetti added “it is important to note that within these guiding principles there are several different types of a streamlined government that could be a great fit for Framingham and its future .”

Giombetti is married to the former Ann Bache. They have one child Abbey Bannon who is a first grade public school teacher in Newton. They have two grandchildren, Addison a kindergartener at the Charlotte Dunning School and 5 month old TJ.