Candidate for City Council- Michael Marks

City Councilor Michael Marks, in his own words:

Fusion candidate and City Councillor Michael J. Marks is a familiar face in Medford to those who support affordable housing for the elderly, reasonably property taxes, cost containment of water and sewer rates, and expansion of the city’s tax base to ensure financial stability.  But Marks also knows that a city’s life is in its neighborhoods.  That’s why you’ll find him supporting public safety, construction of new schools, and quality-of-life measures.  He’s stood alongside neighbors protesting the encroachment of industry upon residential areas.  He insisted upon installation of thermoplastic sidewalks and repair of the city’s crumbling water pipes.  And, as a former three-term member of the Medford School Committee, Marks fought- and won- for smaller class sizes.  Fiscally conservative but socially liberal, Marks sees consensus as the finest way to solve problems, setting monthly office hours and researching the issues fully before making a stand.  While working for practical financial solutions to the city’s budget challenges, this lifelong resident of Medford never forgets that each vote has a consequence that affects the daily lives of those who live in Medford, including his wife Lisa and children Gianna, Olivia, and Evan.