~ Political Announcement ~ Jeff Cicolini seeks reelection to selectman’s seat

Hello, I am Jeffrey Cicolini and I am running for reelection to the Board of Selectmen. I would like to share a little bit about myself and why I feel qualified to continue to serve as one of your Selectmen.

Personal: I am a proud 4th generation Saugonian. I live in town with my wife of 26 years Julie (Mazzola), also a life-long resident and we have two children. My daughter Gianna graduated SHS Academy’s Class of 2019 and my son Anthony SHS Academy’s Class of 2022. My daughter graduated UMass Amherst in May with a degree in Psychology and currently works for the Northeast Arc and is exploring options to obtain her Master’s degree. My son Anthony is a Sophomore at Bentley University and is majoring in accounting.

Education: I graduated from Saugus High School Class of 1990 with High Honors.

College degree. Salem State University Bertolon School of Business Class of ’94. Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Business Administration with a Major in Accounting and Minor in Economics. I worked full time all 4 years to pay for college.

Occupation or profession: I am a CPA and CGMA and a partner and shareholder at AAFCPAs, a top 100 firm in the country with 325 employees. I began my employment as a staff accountant in 1994 upon graduation from college and fast approaching my 30-year anniversary with the firm in June, 2024. I also serve on the Executive Board and as Treasurer of the firm since 2012.

Local political/government service background: I have been on the Board of Selectmen since 2015 including one term as Vice Chair. I also was the assistant Harbormaster for 6 years prior to becoming a Selectman.

Community Service: I am the Treasurer and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee at the Salem State Foundation, a position I have held since 2009. I am also the Treasurer at the Point of Pines Yacht Club and have held this title since 2013. I coached little league, babe ruth and AAU baseball in Saugus for over 10 years. My wife is the President of HS2, a non-profit that provides food to Saugus Public School students in need. They are provided healthy meals to consume over the weekend. I participate in various activities including bagging food. My firm works with over 450 non-profit organizations, and I am proud to support many of them through volunteerism and financial support.

I have a long track record of being pro-business. I use my 30+ years of practical business experience to make sure I am making sound business decisions on behalf of all residents in town. I am not afraid to ask the tough questions and I always do the research necessary to make certain conditions and restrictions are attached to any special permits in order to protect our entire community. I am proud of all that has been accomplished during my 8 year tenure on the board. Some of the more notable accomplishments include: New High School/Middle School (over 55% reimbursed by the state with Silver LEED designation) and athletic stadium along with renovations to the remaining two schools, new all-inclusive parks and playgrounds and basketball courts, green community certification for Saugus including almost $2mm in grant funding, completion of the rail trail, investments in public safety personnel and equipment and record stabilization funds in the bank leading to our AA+ bond rating. This bond rating should not be overlooked….it saved the taxpayers over $7 million dollars just on the borrowing for the new school alone.

I think anyone who pays attention or tunes in to the Selectmen’s meetings knows I am a leader, not a follower. I ask the questions, make many of the motions and get things done in town and I do it collaboratively and respectfully as that is what the people of Saugus expect and deserve. I pride myself on being able to work with everyone regardless of their stance on any one particular matter. I offer leadership, experience and integrity to the residents of our town. I am reachable and am always willing to listen to your concerns and attempt to find solutions to issues when they are brought to my attention. If you like the direction our town has been heading for the better part of the last decade, I respectfully ask that you vote for me, Jeffrey Cicolini, I am #3 on the ballot on Tuesday November 7th. Thank you!