Ken Parker Cover Letter

KENNETH R. L. PARKER 965 WALNUT STREET, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461 617-965-3723 • [email protected] • www.Parker2009.org

July 17, 2009 Dear Newton Residents, I am pleased to submit my resume for your consideration in application for the position of Mayor of Newton, Massachusetts. In applying, I see an opportunity to leverage my experience as a Newton elected official and my private sector management experience to reinvent local government in Newton, so that all Newton residents can enjoy improved services delivered by a more costeffective, efficient and better-managed government. As part of my application process, I have worked with more than 100 Newton residents to study the challenges facing our community and to research best practices in other cities and towns, developing a plan for our city we call, A Blueprint for Newton’s Future. Please consider this plan, which is constantly being updated in response to the input of Newton residents, as part of my job application. It can be found at: http://www.Parker2009.org/blueprint Throughout my career in the private sector and as an elected official, I have focused my efforts on achieving value for every dollar expended and excellent customer service. Innovation and creativity are also hallmarks of my professional experience. If you would like to see responsive, professional management at Newton City Hall that improves services and controls costs, then please support my application for the position of Mayor of Newton by voting for me in the September 15 Preliminary and the November 3 General Election. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely,

Ken Parker attachment