LETTER: Dorfman Announces Candidacy for District 6 Framingham City Councilor

FRAMINGHAM, MA—Framingham, long known as the largest town in America, is becoming a city in 2018. There are plenty of things to be excited about, and plenty of notes of concern that come with it. As we face a new municipal government structure, we must think about ways we can do government better.

Framingham community member and teacher Brian Dorfman is excited and humbled to announce that he is running for a seat on the City Council to represent District 6, formerly Precincts 10 and 11.

Accessibility:

• As a teacher for teens with autism, he has a wealth of experience in making our community and government resources accessible
• Passionate about involving our neighbors in the new city council
• Will personally handle important constituent communication

Refreshing Figure:

• Framingham resident for 11 months
• Believes in complete transparency to guarantee the integrity of elected officials
• Being a young person, reflects the changing times

Knowledge of Government:

• A leader in Brandeis University Student Government for 2 years, presiding as Chief Justice responsible for rewriting Constitution
• Former Member of We The People, Constitutional knowledge competition - 1st Place in New York State, among top teams nationally

As Framingham moves from a town to a city structure, some of us are excited, and some of us have our concerns; many of us have some of each. We need the right people for the job moving forward, and Brian Dorfman is a name that you can count on.

Framingham has long been one of the most heavily taxed towns in Massachusetts, at an alarming rate of 1.671%. As we become a city, Dorfman wants to focus on keeping taxes affordable and predictable while still getting the best for the citizens of Framingham.

The spirit of Framingham is strong, neighborly, and resilient. That is the Framingham that welcomes everyone, old and new, to the town. We can keep that spirit alive with the right representatives on our Council.

Dorfman plans to focus on the wants and needs of individuals in the community, while making Framingham a place where business can thrive. He believes that Framingham can serve as a model city for others moving forward, staying personable like a town while adopting smart policies that will foster business growth in our city.

Most importantly, Brian Dorfman knows the value of listening to all his community members. He wants to be in constant contact with the citizens of Framingham. You can always directly contact him at Dorfman4Council@gmail.com, Facebook.com/Dorfman4Council, or Twitter.com/dorfman4council. You can also find his information at Dorfman4Council.com.

Framingham is the town we all chose, and the home we all make every day. Let’s build this city together. This November, Brian Dorfman would be honored to be elected to the Framingham City Council.

Letter submitted by Brian Dorfman

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