Framingham Mayor-Elect Sisitsky Announces Transition Team

Framingham MA

24 November, 2021

7:56 AM

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FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham mayor-elect Charlie Sisitsky on Wednesday revealed his transition team, which will be led by the founder of a local opioid use disorder nonprofit. Sisitsky won election on Nov. 2, and said in a news release he plans to take over for Mayor Yvonne Spicer on Jan. 1. Framingham FORCE founder Cathy Miles will lead a transition team that includes nine committees dedicated to different parts of civic life, from education to senior affairs. The team includes a long list of well known Framingham leaders, from sitting elected officials to community activists. The members will suggest new policies and changes in government for Sisitsky to tackle when he takes office. "The transition team will play a major role in shaping the priorities for the new administration. Charlie has been very direct in acknowledging that all voices need to be heard and his collaborative management style is a refreshing change," Miles said in a news release Wednesday. Here's the full lineup of transition committee leaders, according to the Sisitsky campaign: Intergovernmental Affairs: State Reps. Jack Lewis and Maria RobinsonDiversity Equity Inclusion: District 2 School Committee member Ricky Finlay, Sheryl GoldsteinEnvironment: Ron Chick, Aimee Powelka of Sustainable FraminghamSenior Affairs: Jen Rich, Clyde Dottin Recreation, Cultural Affairs: Team Framingham member Mike Bower, Framingham Public Schools Arts Director Donna WresinskiHealth: MetroWest Pharmacy owner Shivang Patel, Framingham Coronavirus Community Outreach group founder Nicole DoakOperations, Personnel: City Council Chair George King, Nancy Novo O'ConnorEducation: School Committee Chair Adam Freudberg, Walsh Middle School teacher Sarah GuernseyEconomic Development: North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters organizer Rick Anketell, Planning Board Chair Kristina Johnson