I’m Susan Short Green, and I’m running for the Hull Select Board.

Serving citizens first is the foundation of my approach to representing you.

I’m running to accelerate fulfillment of the select board’s goals of transparency, accessibility and accountability. You deserve a town government that unfailingly uses processes that deliver full visibility into decision-making and timely access to all public information. There should never be any surprises, especially leading up to, or at town meeting.

I’m focused on addressing affordability issues facing Hull citizens, improving quality of life, and maintaining the character of our town. Because the town budget is the engine that drives realization of these important goals, I will advocate for greater exercise of select board executive powers to guide budget development throughout the entire process.

Through my work in the community, I have shown my commitment to these goals. I’m the chair of the Zoning Bylaw Committee, a member of the Beach Management Advisory Committee and member of the former Waterfront Access Study Group.

My family’s roots are right here in Hull, going back over a century. My Dad, Charles D. Short, grew up in Hull, attended Hull public schools until attending and graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth.

My grandfather, Daniel A. Short, was the Hull Police Chief from 1945-1971. My grandfather moved to Hull as a young child, and as a young man, married my grandmother Elizabeth. They were proud Hullonians until their deaths.

I grew up a military brat, as my dad was a career US Air Force officer after graduating from Northeastern University. Along with my mom, Martha Short, and brother, Daniel E. Short, we lived from coast to coast while always finding our way back to Hull to visit. Some of my fondest memories as a child are chasing the waves on Nantasket Beach.

In 2001, with my husband, Tony, we bought our first Hull home and absolutely love living here. Many members in both our families have joined us in making Hull their forever home. I feel truly blessed to live in this beautiful town and I want to do my part to make it a better place for all to live, work and visit.

After a successful 30+ year career as a financial professional in several investment firms where I progressed to the position of director of equity trading, I retired in 2018 and turned my focus to community service in Hull.

I have a BA in mathematics from the University of Maine, and I earned the coveted Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA Institute.

I’m an active member of the Hull Garden Club, serving as president from 2019- 2022, a member of the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club, a parishioner of St. Ann’s Church, and a frequent participant in town governance meetings.

I’m committed to serving you first. Please vote for me on Monday, May 18.

Thank you.

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