I am a lifelong Gloucester resident, and I have devoted a significant portion of my life to serving the city of Gloucester and its residents. I have been married for over 35 years to Gloucester native Abbie Lundberg, with whom I has raised two children.
My Dad, Bill, was General Manager of Empire Fish Co., and I grew up hanging around Gloucester’s working waterfront. When I was 14, I started working at Empire during the summers and continued to work there all through high school and beyond. From there I went fishing. In between boat ownerships and fishing sites I went to work in construction and eventually got my contractor’s license. After I got married, I returned to school at the University of Lowell and received my Certificate in Wastewater Management. I worked in Gorton’s pretreatment facility and then in Gloucester’s wastewater treatment plant for 5 years, where I finished up as the assistant Plant Manager. But the lure of fishing was too great, so I bought a lobster business and stayed fishing until I retired in 2018.
I am running for re-election to the city council because I’m passionate about our city and its future. I am committed to advancing Gloucester’s unique character – fearless and entrepreneurial – into the 21st century. Gloucester citizens deserve city councilors like me who bring an honest, common-sense, solutions-based approach to the business of the city.
A Vote for Tony on Nov. 7 is a Vote for Gloucester.
Issues
As a City Councilor, I am committed to:
· Use my experience as a licensed wastewater operator when Gloucester builds the $150M secondary treatment addition to the wastewater plant. My knowledge will be crucial in making sure the job is done right and we get the most bang for our buck.
· Apply my experience as a licensed contractor to Council business as Gloucester moves forward on multiple major building projects.
· Take the Council’s responsibility of budget oversight seriously and make sure the city’s limited financial resources are spent efficiently and as intended.
· Realistically assess the needs of our working harbor to preserve the necessary infrastructure and critical affordable dockage.
· Support responsible development, including housing that our kids can afford.
My Past work experience includes:
· Commercial fisherman, captain of multiple vessels; recently retired
· Worked in construction, maintain current contractor’s license
· Facilities manager at Gloucester’s wastewater treatment facility
· Home inspector
Civic experience:
· City Councilor at Large
· 12 years on the Waterways Board
o 9 Years as Chair
· Served 13 years on the Gloucester School Committee
o 6 Years as Chair of the Building and Finance Subcommittee
· Served on the 2011 City Charter Review Committee
· Currently serving on Gloucester’s Municipal Harbor Plan Committee
· Chair of the On-Site Wastewater Treatment Citizens Advisory Committee
· Served on the Gloucester Plan-Implementation and Review Committee
As Chair of the Waterways Board, I:
· Initiated, oversaw, and implemented a reorganization of the Gloucester Harbormaster Department, with an emphasis on customer service, online payment and reservations, increased on-water presence, professional launch service, and mooring compliance
· Instrumental in finally getting the Annisquam River dredged
· Worked to secure $1.6 million in grant funding for the visiting boater center and docks
· Due to these efforts, Gloucester has been rated one of America’s top ten ports to visit, bringing additional visitors and revenue to downtown businesses without impacting traffic or parking.
My Volunteer experience:
· Currently volunteering at The Open Door: curbside service and food rescue
· Fuller School PTO: served as a member six years, four as president
· Helped establish health center at Gloucester High School, working with Addison Gilbert Hospital
· Director, Mount Adnah cemetery
Vote for Tony on Nov. 7th
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