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Hello Winchester –
I am William McPadden, a candidate for reelection as a Town Meeting Member in Precinct 7. Everyone calls me Bill. I have been a resident of the Town since 1998 when my wife Andrea & I moved to Salisbury Street. We have raised two wonderful children, Jack & Michelle, who are both products of the Winchester School system. Jack is now pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology and Michelle is an undergraduate at the University of Delaware.
Prior to my retirement in 2021, I was Global Head of Real Estate at Manulife Investment Management. In this position I directed all aspects of commercial real estate investment, inclusive of ownership, tenancy, affordable housing, and lending. I was part of the enterprise’s senior leadership team & held (internal & external) board and committee positions throughout my tenure. My strengths are in the areas of long-range planning, fiscal management, communication, and openness to learning & change.
I have been a Town Meeting Member since 2022 & seek reelection. I am also a member & the Wildwood Cemetery Commission & have participated in other aspects of the Town including working the polls on election day, helping at Town Day, and am a past Winchester recreational youth soccer & softball coach. My wife & I are also supporters of local and national causes including Winchester Hospital, National Braille Press, Perkins School for the Blind, Boston Children’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
During my Town Meeting Representative time, I engaged with residents and elected town representatives to understand what issues and topics are of concern. As a Town, we are fortunate to have an excellent school system, dedicated municipal employees and a supportive tax base. Underneath there are pressing issues about housing affordability, structural budget deficits and deferred capital/infrastructure needs. To stay close to topics I view Select Board meetings and read other Board/Committee reports. I also utilize the Winchester Town Meeting Members Association shared site to engage with other Town Meeting Members & to review comments and context. This helps me understand the different points of view Warrant Articles trigger.
Reviewing & sharing this type of information with my constituents, has been my #1 achievement as a Town Meeting Member. Folks are appreciative of communications and have provided helpful feedback to guide decision making. I hope my constituents will send me back for another 3 years of service.
Thank you very much – Bill.
