Ken Parker - A Record of Results

For seventeen years, Ken has been working hard for on the issues of concern to Newton residents. He has a track record of developing innovative, creative solutions to the City's problems and bringing diverse audiences together to find solutions and common ground.  Here are some of Ken's accomplishments during that time:

City Finances

Ken has led efforts that have saved the City millions of dollars and generated millions more in new revenue, including:

• Canadian Drug Reimportation
• CPA Adoption
• General Fund Investment
• Hopkinton Bill
• Pension Fund Investment
• Recycling Expansion

Over the years, these efforts have meant more than $15 million for Newton's budget.

Planning and Development

As an Alderman, Ken has worked hard to protect the quality of life in Newton's neighborhoods. Ken's accomplishments in this area include progress in the following:

• Affordable Housing
• CPA Adoption
• Crystal Lake Beach Expansion
• Historic Preservation
• Light Pollution Ordinance
• Open Space Acquisition
• Tree Preservation Ordinance

Management Reform

One of Ken's goals as a City official has been to make municipal operations more efficient and responsive to the public, including:

• Angino Farm Ordinance
• Finance & Management Working Group
• Financial Audit Subcommittee
• Fiscal Policies and Procedures
• Preventative Maintenance
• WiFi Initiative (In Progress)

Other Initiatives

Ken has also worked on a number of other initiatives to improve services and the quality of life in Newton, including:

• Expanded Library Hours
• Field Repair and Renovation
• Fire Department Resolutions
• Optical Scan Voting Machines
• School Funding
• School Infrastructure
• Smoke-Free Newton Ordinance
• Water & Sewer Discounts for Low-Income Seniors