Selectmen Candidate Nelson Almeida

Seekonk voters on Monday will choose one of three men to fill the seat on the Board of Selectmen vacated in June by Bill Rice. Voting will take place at Seekonk High School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Below is the profile for candidate Nelson Almeida.

Name: Mr. Nelson Almeida 
Age: 35
College: New England Tech
Degree: automotive degree and associates in business
Job titles held: manager, vice president, owner/president
Employers: Tasca, Amigos Da Teceira, Woods Heating, Almeida's Heating Service
Party affiliation: I run unaffiliated/independent
Previous elective offices: none just appointed
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: yes couple months ago. Missed by 100 or so votes
Website: no website just my email address Nelsonalmeida@comcast.net

What has your involvement been in town government and/or activism? I sit on parks and rec. I attend all selectmen meetings. I speak out for the residents at town meetings. 

How long have you lived in Seekonk? What keeps your here? I've been a resident here for 6yrs. I stay because we have a great town that offers alot to our residents.

Why are you running for a seat on the Board of Selectmen? I'm running for BOS because we are well overdue for an independent voice and neutral person who will work in the best interest for our residents.

What makes you qualified to be on the Board of Selectmen? I sit on many boards. I'm a team player. I have the respect and consistency to make decisions on our board.

What are the top three issues in Seekonk and how do you plan to address them as a selectman? Lack of participation from the BOS in town, lack of participation from our residents, businesses not getting attention needed. I would attend as many town activities as possible, I would have quarterly meetings with each precent to know first hand their concerns and push for involvement, visit with all businesses and see if they have concerns and offer help when possible and needed.

What are your interests outside politics and town activism? I enjoy doing community service, bicycling with my kids, attending fairs and festivals. 

What other facts about you should people know? Married, 2 kids, enjoy working with organizations that help people, self employed 3yrs, bi-lingual, experienced sitting on boards and negotiation union contracts.