To the editor:
I am supporting Terri Tauro for Marblehead Town Clerk. She is a caring, smart, hardworking person who would be a great addition to the Town Clerk’s Office.
When I first met Terri, I realized she is a true public servant. She was not the 9-5 type of person. She embraced her love for her hometown Marblehead and its citizens by her effective work in the Marblehead Harbormaster’s office, as vice chair of the Marblehead Housing Authority and as president of the Marblehead Municipal Employees Union for many years.
I have seen how loyal Terri is to Marblehead recently when I drove to an event with her. It was a Saturday in the summer and Terri had the day off from her responsibilities in the Harbormaster’s office. During that ride, her phone constantly rang and she answered every call from her colleagues asking for her help during the stressful summer season at the Harbormaster’s office.
Whenever I talk to Terri, I always learn of another cause she has taken on. She volunteers her time and effort to so many causes with such energy that it would be difficult for the average person to keep up. But Terri is anything but average. She has a big heart and a lot of energy and has always let that lead her into being a full-time public servant.
As Town Clerk, Terri would make the Town Clerk’s Office more open and responsive. She would encourage transparency by communicating through social media, emails and regular updates of the Town Clerk webpage. She would update antiquated systems and procedures making the voting process a more simple and enjoyable experience. I hope you will join me on June 10 in voting for Terri Tauro for Town Clerk.
Diann Slavit
