Dear fellow Hanoverians:
I am delighted to send this, our first “Candidate Information Sheet”, on
Around Town on the Web. There are five contested races on May 6th, and all
of the candidates have been invited to submit the following information, as
it was submitted to the Hanover Women’s Club, Juniors, for their
Candidate’s Night. The information you receive ATOTW will be exactly as it
was submitted by the candidate.
Candidate Information Sheet
Name: Emmanuel Dockter
Office Seeking: Board of Selectmen
Address: 27 Stone Meadow Lane
Telephone Number: 443-417-6892 (cell)
Length of Residency: Five years
Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will
be useful in the office you are seeking.
I am a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps where I learned thoughtful
leadership and a strong work ethic. In the infantry and security forces I
was responsible for supervising over a hundred personnel and for
maintaining the security of our nation’s strategic weapons.
After the Marines, I worked for the U.S. Military Sealift Command in Italy
where I learned efficient process development. I assisted in the
development of deployment plans for our military personnel and assets
around the world. I also completed my bachelor’s degree in computer
science and directly applied these skills to my job. I engineered
integrated information technology and process-based solutions as well as
redesigned business processes for efficiency by implementing cross-system
integration and automation.
I attended law school at Boston University and have my own practice.
Working directly with clients has helped me to develop problem solving and
interpersonal skills. I have learned that not all problems require
aggressive advocacy. Many disagreements can be solved through thoughtful
discussions and finding common ground.
Since moving to town I have volunteered as the vice-chair of the Advisory
Committee and as the chair of the Master Plan Committee. This experience
has provided me with a better understanding of the Town finances, budget
process, and overall town planning.
What are the major issues confronting the town which involve your office?
Please express your opinion on these issues and how you propose to deal
with them.
The revitalization of Route 53, and especially the Mall, is key to the
Town’s future and any hope of easing the residential tax burden. The
Board of Selectmen will be intricate in the negotiation of the Tax
Increment Financing agreement with the Mall. It is important that we
address the negotiations with the Mall in a thoughtful and financially
responsible manner. My financial experience on the Advisory Committee and
negotiation experience as an attorney will help me in these efforts.
Many residents perceive a challenge in Town with open communication and
transparency. The Board of Selectmen are the primary policy-making body in
Town and should focus their efforts on making it easier for residents to
stay informed and get involved. My legal experience will help me to draft
and evaluate formal policies and my technology background will help me to
develop creative communication solutions.
It is essential that we develop a comprehensive long-term plan for Town
facilities, buildings, resources, and development. Presenting last-minute
plans without sufficient forethought or resident input causes turmoil
throughout Town. Two such examples are the recent suggestions to re-zone
the St. Mary’s property as commercial and combine the Town Planner and
Conservator Agent positions. I am working as the chair of the Master Plan
Committee to develop a thoughtful plan and will bring this experience to
the Board of Selectmen to ensure that all suggestions are properly
considered through the appropriate volunteer committees.
Why are you running for this office?
Since moving to Hanover, my wife Heidi and I have fallen in love with
community and have made many great friendships. We are proud to call
Hanover our home. My main reasons for volunteering to help in Town are my
four-year-old daughter Abby, two-year-old son Henry, and third child on the
way. I plan on living here with my family for many years and feel that my
experience provides me with a unique perspective and set of skills that
will be helpful to the Town as a member of the Board of Selectmen.
For “Around Town on the Web”,
Cathy H-B
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