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KENNETH R. L. PARKER

965 WALNUT STREET, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461

617-965-3723 ken@kenparker.org www.Parker2009.org

OBJECTIVE

Control costs and improve services for Newton residents.

SUMMARY

A collaborative, innovative and creative leader with a 18-year history as a voice for positivechange in Newton, 15 years of business and entrepreneurial experience, and a strong track recordof getting results.

HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Prepared a comprehensive vision and plan for reinventing local government in Newton,ABlueprint for Newtons Future, in partnership with over 100 Newton residents

Saved Newton taxpayers $20 million and counting by identifying and implementing cost-saving and new revenue measures.

Convened the Finance and Management Working Group which recommendedmanagement reforms many of which were endorsed by the Blue Ribbon Commission, several

of which were subsequently adopted by the City of Newton Led the successful effort to expand the public beach at Crystal Lake Fought to restore cuts in hours at Newtons main library and branch libraries Chaired the Angino Farm Subcommittee that developed an ordinance with financial controls

and sound management practices for the successful operation of Newtons last working farm Over 15 years of management experience as a business executive and entrepreneur 18 years as an elected municipal legislator with a record of success at getting policy results Excellent communication skills, including writing, editing and public speaking Extensive organizational planning and budgeting experienceEXPERIENCE

Alderman, City of Newton, Newton, MA (1992 Present)Organizer,Finance & Management Working Group, City of Newton (2005)Chair, Programs & Services Committee, City of Newton (1998-2001)Publisher, Global Business Information Strategies, Inc., Newton, MA (March, 2005 Present)Director of Operations, WorldTrade Executive, Inc., Concord, MA (1994 2005)

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (1989-92) Commonwealth Scholar, University Honors, Departmental (Political Science) Honors Traveled the US researching hunger and malnutrition and wrote major paperNewton South High School(1984-88) National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

REFERENCES

Regarding chairing the Programs & Services Committee, particularly relating to the Newton

Tree Preservation Ordinance: Amy Sangiolo, Alderman-at-large, Newton, MassachusettsRegarding leadership of Finance & Management Working Group: Todd Krasnow, HighlandCapital Partners

RECREATIONAL INTERESTS

Backpacking, skiing, chess

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