To the editor:
As a former member of both the Marblehead Finance Committee and the Marblehead School Committee, I’ve seen how strong leadership can move a district forward—and how poor leadership can stall progress. With our town facing a structural deficit and our schools under increasing strain, we need SC members who combine a deep commitment to public education with a practical, disciplined approach to governance. That’s why I’m supporting Kate Schmeckpeper.
Kate brings the clarity, work ethic, and collaborative mindset this moment demands. During the Brown School construction process, she played a vital role in building support for a responsible solution that balanced educational needs with fiscal realities. She doesn’t chase headlines or pick fights. She does her homework, seeks input, and pushes for real results.
Kate offers something Marblehead badly needs: a fresh voice, unburdened by the chaos of the past, but deeply informed by years of service to our schools. She brings both professional expertise as an attorney and the grounded perspective of a parent with children in the district. She understands the stakes and is a fantastic choice to help us chart a path forward.
I urge voters to support Kate Schmeckpeper on June 10.
Sincerely,
David Harris, Jr.
Waldron Street
Former Member, Marblehead Finance Committee and Marblehead School Committee
