West cites experience, education in bid for another term as town clerk
/My name is Lori West, and I am honored to serve as your Hull Town Clerk. I am proud to announce that I am seeking re-election for another three-year term.
Hull has been my home for more than 45 years. It’s where I raised my three children and where I’m now a proud grandmother of two. In addition to my professional role, I’ve been a dedicated community volunteer, serving on several town committees including the Hull Hero Award Committee, the Hull 375th Committee, and currently as vice chair of the U.S. 250th Committee. Before becoming town clerk, I also served as an elected trustee of the Hull Public Library.
For the past nine years, it has been my privilege to serve as your elected town clerk. In that time, I’ve worked hard to modernize the office, always with the goal of better serving our citizens and making government services more accessible.
We’ve introduced several important upgrades, including new voting machines and electronic poll pads to streamline the check-in process at town meetings and elections. We’ve also implemented electronic voting at town meeting to improve efficiency and accuracy. I proudly sponsored town meeting articles supporting both the electronic voting initiative and the waiver of dog license fees for seniors older than 70 and for service dog owners.
As Hull’s chief election officer, I am committed to ensuring transparency, security, and accessibility for every voter. My election experience includes successfully preparing for and overseeing 21 elections, including three presidential elections and two dual elections. I have also participated in recounts and state audits.
While my focus has been on improving services for today’s residents, I’ve also worked to preserve Hull’s rich history. With Community Preservation Act funds, we’ve begun repairing and digitizing historic town records, some dating back to the early 1600s, which are now available online for public viewing. I also secured a $100,000 grant to preserve Hull’s only existing street layout books.
Lifelong learning is a cornerstone of my public service. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business management from Suffolk University and recently earned my master’s degree in public administration. I continue to engage in professional development through ongoing training in local government and leadership. I’m proud to be one of only 26 town clerks in Massachusetts to earn the international title of Master Municipal Clerk and one of just 126 certified Master Municipal Clerks in the state.
My professional affiliations include the Massachusetts, New England, and Tri-County Clerk’s associations. In addition to fulfilling nearly 450 statutory duties, I also serve as a Notary Public, a Justice of the Peace, and a Commissioner to Administer Oaths. These roles have strengthened my understanding of local governance and enhance my service to the community.
I bring experience, dedication, and a deep appreciation for this town and this position. I’ve done the work, and I’m willing to continue.
I respectfully ask for your vote on Monday, May 19, so I can continue serving you as Hull Town Clerk.
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