I WILL vote for you and encourage all others to vote for you as well!

Geez! Seems like controvers ywith the BOS group in Seekonk has been going on for years! Maybe forever! I grew up in Seekonk, went to Aiken School - the old wood building, Jr high and then DR...before Seekonk had a HS!
So, all through those years there has been too much 'in fighting' ! I'm guessing, assuming, psychologically speaking, that everyone has a personal agenda, to some degree. that includes you and I as well as board members. They need to direct their agendas toward the entire town, making it better for the majority.
Some, like that Mr. M in Rehoboth, act more like Mayor Daley, 'the elder', of Chicago fame! Seekonk is a small town, it doesn't 'squat' to the rest of the country or the world! It's just Seekonk and a bedroom ccommunity to neighboring Providence (it used to be considered that). All that infighting, back stabbing etc is a huge waste of time.
Another case for some 'cowboy Justice'? they stir up too much stuff.Run them outta town! Get on your horse and don't come back!!!
LOL

You have my vote, Mike. Of the four potential candidates, you are the most qualified, and that includes Mr. Cavaco. Be nice to have some common sense and even dignity back on the board.

Does anyone know what party Mr. Brady is in?

Jonathan, I don't know Mr. Brady, so if he's a Republican or a Democrat that would tell me if he's liberal or conservative. Not that it would sway me at Seekonk's only voting location, but it could.

paul: He's a cop. Now what do you think?

As for the one polling place, I hear ya. Unless there is some big game changer, I'm not even so sure I will bother voting.

I'm thinking my vote will go to the Republican Paul Buckley.

I'm glad your running Mike. Good luck!

I checked with Jan Parker. Mike Brady is unenrolled -- in other words, an independent. Seekonk town elections are non-partisan rather than races between political parties. In my experience, Mike is a fiscal conservative but without ideology. He certainly is the best qualified candidate, with experience with finances both on the BOS and as chair of the Finance Committee as well as with contract negotiations for the BOS.

Thanks for doing the research Carol. The reason I questioned Paul on the relevancy of Mr. Brady's political party membership is because as an observer of community politics for many years in many places throughout the country, I have noticed a person's political party often gives little to no insight on stands the person will take on local issues. What we assume to be a person’s beliefs because of his/her political affiliation is more often than not correct when it comes to national issues, but often not accurate when it comes to local issues.

Jonathan I agree. Mr. Rice was (is) a liberal Democrat. I may disagree with the bigger politics but I think he did a good job as Selectman. No one agrees with all the Selectmen all the time. I'm curious though, is someones political affiliation public record? I can understand if someone is running for public office, some people may want to know. I don't mean the question to be confrontational, I'm just curious.

Hi Amy. It is public record as is whether somebody voted. The only thing that is not public record is who you vote for.

Welcome Back Brady!

Mr Brady states that one reason he is running is the way the current chairman treated Mr Lamoureux. Mr Brady sure does have short memory, he and his sidekick Mr Richardson tried to do the same thing to another Dept head 3 years ago. His sidekick had a beef with this dept head because of a relative got diciplined by that dept head. That didn't work. I hope everybody joins me and votes for Mr. Buckley, a lifelong resident.

Hi Clydesdale. I'm new to the scene. Could you please be more specific.

Well said, Emcee of Seekonk!

My belief, and as Jonathan has stated, in local politics party affiliation should not necessarily play a part in local elections. You really have to vote for the person who will work hard for the best of the town and it's citizens.
Political parties need to 'take a back seat' or actually get off the bus!

The 2013 selectmen race will definitely be interesting. Will folks come out to support a retread, a controversial incumbent, a Republican with town government experience, or one or more political newcomers? Have I missed anyone?

@Carol... thank you for making the explanation known.

I faintly remember the incident/drama with Fire Chief Jack, but somehow missed the 'Amazing Grace' meeting. What a clever idea, incidentally.

Re: "We need Selectmen who will listen deeply, reflect, and be open to changing their positions. We also need civility."

Indeed we do.

@Steve... "You took my statements in the wrong direction!"

Oops. Sorry about that. Sometimes my feathers get all ruffled up for no good reason. Seekonk is a good little town. Not too corrupt. Reasonably safe. People are decent. Etc., etc., etc.. But, occasionally there is a maverick or two who need squaring away with. 'Run outta town!' as you put it, but in this case, run outta office.

Not to sound like a broken record (I know I do but please bear with me), but I'd still like to know the reason why 2 polling places won't work! It's just no. No reason given and we know it's not the money. I'm also looking forward to some debates or some type of forum with all the candidates. I haven't decided as yet, but anyone will be a refreshing change.

Or promise to wash our cars for a year!

My impression was the Mike Brady that was first elected almost 10 years ago was not the same same Mike Brady that left office. Which I guess is to be expected. I never really felt I knew where he stood on any issue and lacked consistency?

That said I wouldn't be against voting for him, but I prefer new blood. If faced with a new and even slightly less experienced candidate I will probably cast my vote in that direction.