"I pledge to advocate in the best interest of all the residents and taxpayers of Lincoln. I further pledge to work in cooperation with our Town Council, School Committee, Budget Board, town employees, state government, and local businesses.

I will meet weekly with department heads and senior managers to review staffing, service delivery, strategic planning and budget variances.  We will meet bi-weekly with individual employees from various departments to enhance communication and receive thier input related to improving delivery of services."

Jay O'Grady, District One (D), Council President

"Of the several pledges I made to the voters of Saylesville and Fairlawn when I ran for office last fall, the primary pledge- made in my mailings, my press releases and, most importantly, my conversations door-to-door- was my commitment to return civility to the proceedings of the Lincoln Town Council. To a person, District One residents expressed to me their deep dissatisfaction with the level of animosity and petty partisan bickering that seemed to characterize the previous Councils’ proceedings. Voters implored me, if I were elected, to discuss and debate issues with an open mind and a civil tongue. Most importantly, they asked me to base my decisions on the strengths and weaknesses of each argument only.

I have committed myself to doing just that and doing so with the respect for others that I would like to receive in return. I never base my arguments on personalities or party affiliation or anything other than the merits or demerits of the proposals before us."

John Flynn, District Two (D)

Thank you for your support in electing me to represent you on the Lincoln Town Council. I told you during the campaign that I will work for you, and I will do my best to provide effective government by working together with all of your Town officials. I believe that one of the keys to effective government is treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Keith Macksoud, District Three (I) 

"I have demonstrated that I can work harmoniously with the majority of the other councilors regardless of political affiliation, as well as with the administrator, committee members and our state officials. I might not always agree with them, but my disagreements have always been respectful and based upon fact or the desires of my constituents."

Jim Jahnz, District Four (D) 

"When my wife and I decided to purchase a home and

start our family in Lincoln, we did so for many reasons, but the main reason is that it has always been a wonderful place to raise children. I believe as a citizen of Lincoln, I have a part in the responsibility to maintain that reputation and invigorate the integrity of town government.

The citizens of Lincoln deserve public servants who are dedicated to the people of

this town and to the people of their district. Reasonable, sound thinkers who truly believe that they are caretakers of the neighborhoods where they make their homes, send their

children to schools, and retire to after years of productive service to the betterment

of their community."

Ronald McKenna, District Five (I) (no photo available)

"As an Independent I don't have to deal with political agendas and can just concentrate on being your town councilman. I've always been available to help people with their problems whether it was a pot hole, street erosion, speeding on their street, zoning changes or any other issue that might be town related. I've documented over 43 requests from constituents since I was elected and I have been able to successfully address their concerns."