 Joseph C. Tully, who lost in his first bid to be a School Committee member, in 2003 and, is making a second run, said in a statement Feb. 4: "I am excited to be running for a seat on Arlington's School Committee because I have long believed that good processes make good policies."
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Born in Arlington, Tully moved back to town when he married in 1991. He has two children, both in elementary school.
A lawyer, he has been assistant general counsel for the Commonwealth Financial Network in Waltham since 1999.
His statement continues: "The possibility of serving on the committee is a wonderful opportunity to work with individuals that, although not always in agreement, each bring a different perspective to the process. The existing dynamic affords many constituencies and varied philosophies to have a seat at the table. Accordingly, I believe the ideal choice to make as to who we next send to the School Committee is the individual that can best exercise good judgment after careful consideration of all facts and interests involved.
"As one of the top legal officers of a $500 million company, I am charged with forecasting and avoiding liability as well as being responsible for dispute resolution. The art of dispute resolution is essentially the art of problem solving. I have had a tremendous amount of professional success solving problems, and hope to bring my skills to the committee in a manner that seeks broad compromise rather than a patchwork of initiatives by slim majority.
"I will also try to bring my penchant for process improvement to the budget process such as when I proposed a self-insuring model that has brought my company several million dollars in savings over the past four years.
"Finally, with 14 years experience as a Town Meeting member and 25 years as a resident of Arlington, I am certain we are a town of good and compassionate people. My experience in town affairs has convinced me that the people of Arlington are indeed open to new ideas and even ideas that they may disagree with, as long as they are dealt with in an honest and forthright manner that leaves their concerns feeling respected. I will seek to discharge my duties in a manner that demonstrates respect for the teachers, staff and other personnel of our school district."
Parts of Tully's resume follows:
He holds a juris doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School (1993) and a bachelor's degree from Hobart College (1988).
He is an inhouse attorney responsible for providing entire range of legal services to a prominent, nationally recognized independent broker dealer and a federally registered investment adviser.
He was an associate at O’Connor and Grace of Boston in 1998. From 1994 to 1997, he was an associate in the law offices of William F. Brennick of Dedham.
Later this year, he expects to begin term on the Hobart and William Smith Colleges' board of trustees.
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