~ Political Announcement ~ Speziale runs for Charter Commission

My name is Anthony Speziale, a long-time resident and business owner. I have lived at 47 Hobson Street in Saugus for 27 years. I’ve been married to my wonderful wife, Karen, for 40 years and we have two children, Paul & Lisa who attended the Saugus School system right thru graduation of Saugus High School. I’m running for the charter commission to get involved with the government and to do what I can to help out Saugus.

I am not new to serving the community. Those that know me, I’m involved in several non-profits – past & present. I’m currently the President of the Saugus Lions Club, a club I’ve been involved in for 22 years, a member of the Saugus Elks, Treasurer of both the Saugus Business Education Collaborative and the MEG Foundation. I’ve held positions at the Saugus Chamber of Commerce, the Belmonte Track Association, and a Cubmaster.

I have an extensive financial background with degrees in Accounting, an MBA, and the Enrolled Agents exam through the IRS. I’m a Tax Accountant and a Financial Advisor. I’ve been doing this for over 38 years. My business has been in Saugus Tax Shop & Financial Center since 1996 and thanks to my many clients, both business and personal. I have a great staff that makes my job easier.

When the signature pages were out to put the commission on the ballot, I heard polarizing opinions and hidden aspirations about what would happen to Saugus.

There is an assumed misconception that charter changes would prompt Saugus to become a city form of government. So, I wanted to get involved instead of rendering an uninformed opinion.

What it comes down to is this.

The charter commission is:

• A committee elected solely to review the present Town Charter.
• A committee to review the charter over a period of 18 – 24 months adapting to current situations benefiting Saugus.
• Recommend changes and provide the changes to the residents for voter approval.

The charter committee is not:

• to change the form of government.
• It is not to be a prelude to forming a city. I don’t want Saugus to be a city
• and a city is not what this charter is about.

It is not to eliminate town/precinct representation. It would encourage increasing it.

Much like your important documents such as your wills, your financial records, a trust – they need to be reviewed and updated if needed because situations change. It could be as little as changing a beneficiary. Many times, inaction can be a detriment.

This is to collectively keep Saugus moving forward. We can make great even greater.

I thank you for your time and Good Luck to the candidates. Get out and vote and I ask that you consider me as one of your votes.