I first met Matt Kizner when I first ran for a position on the Select Board. He was there with me at Select Board meetings and at Know Your Vote events. What struck me was his questioning of positions and his no-nonsense approach to gathering facts for a measured response to the issues in front of him. I learned more and more about Matt as he immersed himself into town, first on the Zoning Advisory Committee and then on the Capital Improvement Committee (CIC), which he has chaired for years. He was vocal at Town Meeting, both as chair of the CIC and as a resident. But he was not just vocal, he raised issues concerning budgetary issues and how proposed projects would impact the residents.

I strongly believe that Matt’s insight and experience will be an asset on the Select Board, as he will bring a new perspective and insight.

I am proud to endorse Matt because I believe his professionalism and dedication to the town as a member of the Select Board will continue to guide us in the right direction as we navigate through the incredible challenges the future holds.

— Irfan Nasrullah, Hopkinton

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