Dear fellow Hanoverians:
Another candidate sheet for your review!
Candidate Information Sheet
Name: David Sawin
Office Seeking: Board of Selectman – 3 Year Term
Address: 203 Grove Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Telephone Number: 781.760.4176
Length of Residency: 33 Years
Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will
be useful in the office you are seeking:
Professional Experience: As a Senior Security Program Manager for the
United States Department of Transportation (U. S. DOT), I have devoted my
career to improving the Nation’s transportation information technology
(IT), cyber and physical systems. My work has focused on IT systems
security, risk management, project management, computer operations and
contingency planning. I am a national speaker for the U. S. DOT. Under
two separate administrations I have been summoned to the White House to
brief the Special Assistant on Cyber Security to the President of the
United States on cybersecurity in transportation. I am a Past President of
the New England Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association. I
have a proven track record of successfully leading several projects at the
national, state and municipal level.
Education: I am a Graduate of Northeastern University, Boston, MA and hold
a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and an Associate of
Science in Electronic Data Processing. I am also a graduate of the United
States Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Fort Indiantown Gap, PA where I
have earned the Battalion Noncommissioned Officer Graduate Certificate in
Leadership.
Military Service: I am a Veteran of the United States 94th Army Reserve
Command attaining the rank of Sergeant in the 324th Data Processing Unit at
Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA.
Community Citizenship: Entering my 50th year in the Boy Scout Scouts of
America, I am the founding Scoutmaster of Hanover’s Boy Scout Troop 38
where my leadership team has assisted over 70 Scouts in attaining the
coveted rank of Eagle. Most of the Eagle Projects were completed within
the Town of Hanover and required interaction with many Municipal
Departments. My service to community and Scouting continue as the Eagle
Advisor to Troop 38, and to special projects and committees within
Mayflower Council, BSA. I am an active member of Hanover’s American
Legion Post 149.
Family: I am passionate about my family where I am married to my
wonderful wife, Diane, for 36 years. We are proud parents of four children
and three grandchildren. Our children attended Hanover schools. My two
sons and I are Eagle Scouts. I am a Vigil Honor within the BSA’s Order of
the Arrow and a recipient of the BSA’s Silver Beaver Award.
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.
1. Environmental Stewardship
a. Preserve open space and iconic properties that contribute to the history
and culture within the Town of Hanover
b. Diminish contaminants of our fresh water and ensure its supply is
commensurate with Town growth
c. Continue our efforts to mitigate the National Firework Site and ensure
that other potential hazardous sites are identified for possible cleanup
d. Explore the use of clean renewable energy for municipal use and explore
other uses of the town owned wind turbine
2. Small Business Recovery and Redevelopment
a. Assist small businesses hit hard by the economic effects of COVID-19
b. Coordinate with the Board of Selectman, local and state officials that
business redevelopment along the Route 53 corridor is consistent with
Hanover’s need for tax growth, traffic management and master planning.
3. Schools
a. Ensure that our schools continue to have the proper local and state
funding necessary to operate at a high level of service for students,
teachers and parents, and that our schools remain safe.
4. First Responders and Veterans Services
a. Work with our elected officials to ensure that Hanover receives the most
state and local funding for our Police, Fire and all other First Responders
so that they can continue to operate at a high level of service
b. Coordinate with our Veterans Services to help ensure that they are
well-funded and can continue to provide programs offered by local, state
and federal government.
5. Municipal Finance
a. Identify federal, state and local grant monies for municipal use.
b. Ensure that town growth is commensurate with revenue and expenses and to
oppose unnecessary tax increases.
Why are you running for this office?
For over 33 years, my family and I have called Hanover our home. It is the
most important reason why I am running for selectman. I will use my
Federal experience as a Senior Project Manager, coupled with my military
and community service background to continue to make Hanover a great place
to live and raise a family now and in the future. Thank you for reading
this message, and thank you for your support.
For “Around Town on the Web”,
Cathy H-B
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