Daniel Bennett: Danvers Select Board Candidate

DANVERS, MA — Daniel Bennett is running for re-election to the Danvers Select Board.

The 72-year-old father, grandfather and great grandfather is the owner of Dan Bennett Real Estate, which has served the North Shore for 21 years.

He is a 15-year veteran of the Danvers Select Board.

He told Patch that the town's economic growth, climate change policies and preserving historic buildings and landmarks will be two of his main focuses on the Board if he is elected for another term.

The Danvers annual town election is May 3.

Why are you seeking elective office?

To work with the town manager and fellow board members to develop a community-wide strategic plan setting long-term goals including economic growth and addressing the needs of a diversifying population.

The single most pressing issue facing our Board is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The most pressing issue facing our community is climate change brought on by greenhouse gases.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

That is for the voter to decide.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Preservation of significant historic buildings and landmarks.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Kiwanis volunteer since 1999, Citizen of the year 2016, Realtor of the year 2017.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

My grandfather told me: "If you don't have something good to say, say nothing."

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Dr. Bell Hooks once said: "What we do is more important than what we say."