Dear voters,
I have lived in Saugus for more than 40 years and have served as a member of the Finance Committee since 2014. I served on Town Meeting for Precinct 10 from 2017 to 2021.
Based on current events, I am compelled to run for Town Meeting again.
Precinct 10 Voters — PLEASE WAKE UP AND STOP VOTING FOR CANDIDATES IN THE PRECINCT AND IN EAST SAUGUS WHO DO NOT REPRESENT YOUR INTERESTS.
Saugus Voters — PLEASE REALIZE THAT CONVERTING FROM A TOWN TO A CITY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
The power of Town Meeting as a legislative body is reduced to zero. Decision-making power is relegated to a few hands that cannot get a job in the private sector. As a city, we would have more involvement from the feds and outside interests. The Saugus town budget now exceeds $100 million. Political hacks are motivated more than ever to get control of how the money is spent in Saugus.
Love him or hate him. Scott Crabtree has done a good job. His track record as town manager speaks for itself. Saugus needs to keep him as town manager. I have known Scott for 10 years professionally and disagree with him as much as I agree with him. If I can use one word to describe him, it would be integrity.
I consider myself open-minded and not persuaded by the Kool-Aid drinkers, sheep, and political hacks of Saugus.
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought from these Saugus political hacks.
Sincerely,
Steven DiVirgilio CPA
Candidate for Town Meeting
