Setti Warren, the Mayor of Newton, is exploring a run for U.S. Senate.

[Ian David]

Setti Warren, the Mayor of Newton, is exploring a run for U.S. Senate. He will be in Brockton this coming Tuesday, May 10 at Supreme Coffee and Donuts at 741 Crescent St. from 11:30 am to noon. Stop by and ask him a few questions. He could be our next Senator.
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Throughout my tenure as Mayor, I have governed as I campaigned - reaching out to residents – all residents, not just the ones who regularly contribute and asking for their input.

This month we start our third series of Town Hall Meetings. Once again, we are challenged with a significant budget shortfall – over $8 million. And once again, we need your input.

We have taken several critical steps to reduce the gap without impacting services.

We have used zero-based budgeting to find hundreds of thousands of dollars of common sense savings throughout our operations – purchasing, treasury, legal.

We have consolidated functions. We have eliminated waste. We have questioned everything we do and how we do it with the use of process mapping and performance management.

We have asked all our stakeholders – most especially our municipal unions – to offer proposals for reducing our long term health care costs – one of the major budget busters we have.

But given the severity of the economic situation – and resulting reductions in State aid – we may need to cut further in order to deliver a balanced and responsible budget.

More:
http://www.settiwarren.com/


MORE cuts?

Really?



Also:

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As Special Assistant in the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs for President Clinton, Setti worked with the offices of the Attorney General, the Department of Treasury, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Small Business Administration.

As New England Director of FEMA, Setti managed a staff and a significant budget. In this capacity he worked closely with local mayors, members of Congress and governors to administer vital and effective FEMA programs and deliver resources to cities and towns throughout New England.

As Deputy State Director for Senator Kerry, Setti was his point person on small business and economic development, bringing federal assistance to cities and towns across the Commonwealth.

Prior to running for Mayor, Setti completed a year-long tour of duty in Iraq as a Naval Intelligence Specialist.

More:
http://www.settiwarren.com/about.html

[Kat45]

1. He'll be speaking to our Democratic Town Committee soon.

This month or next. We've been have a potential Democratic Senate candidate at our meetings each month, which is pretty interesting. It's good to hear each of them speak and meet them.

[mkz77655]

3. +1

[Ian David]

2. Setti Warren's visit to Supreme Coffee in Brockton has been postponed.

Setti Warren's (potential candidate for U.S. Senate) visit to Supreme Coffee and Donuts in Brockton has been postponed. I will post details on any future visit.
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[Kat45]

4. He's speaking at the Watertown DTC meeting this Thursday night, 7:30 n/t