FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02/12/2026
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
508-782-8629
Mayor Advertising For Volunteer for Strategic Initiatives & Financial Oversight Committee
FRAMINGHAM - The Mayor is seeking a resident to serve on the Strategic Initiatives and Financial Oversight Committee (SIFOC).
One seat is currently vacant for a Mayoral Appointment (Finance expertise) following the January resignation of Ken Russo, who had been serving as Chair of the Committee.
No compensation is provided for this volunteer position.
Applicants must be Framingham residents and may not hold any other elected or appointed municipal office.
In accordance with the Framingham Home Rule Charter, Article VI, Section 11, SIFOC advises the Mayor, City Council, and School Committee on the status of the City’s long-range strategic plan, the state of the municipal economy, the sufficiency of municipal revenues, and other financial matters as referred by City leadership.
The Committee reports annually to the Mayor, Council, and School Committee, and files all reports with the City Clerk.
SIFOC is comprised of nine members appointed to staggered three-year terms: three appointed by the Mayor (including the Chair), three by the City Council, and three by the School Committee.
Each appointing authority must select at least one member with financial expertise and one member from the local business community.
Current Membership
- Todd Pare – At-Large, School Committee Appointee (term expires June 2026)
- Daniel P. Dube – Local Business, City Council Appointee (June 2028)
- Sean Silk – Finance Expert, School Committee Appointee, Vice Chair (June 2027)
- Vacant – Finance, Mayoral Appointee (term through June 2027)
- Nicole L. Hovey – Finance Expert, City Council Appointee (June 2026)
- Bill McCarthy – Local Business, Mayoral Appointee (June 2027)
- Eileen Bogle – At-Large, City Council Appointee (June 2028)
- LeRoy Watkins – Local Business, School Committee Appointee (June 2026)
- Charles Kiefer – At-Large, Mayoral Appointee (June 2026)
Residents with experience or strong interest in municipal finance, strategic planning, and long-term fiscal oversight are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Link to apply - Form Center • Boards, Committees, Commission, Officers Appli
Individuals who apply by the stated deadline will be considered, with final selection made by the Mayor.
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