Julia Flaherty
Proven leadership founded on strategic communications and broad community engagement
Braintree Town Council - District 1 Representative
January 2020 - Present
Council Committee Work (Current)
Ways and Means
Responsible for annual review and approval of the Town Budget and other municipal finance concerns, including the Capital Plan and free cash appropriations
Ordinance and Rules
Responsible for determining changes to local bylaws, including zoning ordinances and zoning map.
Public Works
Considers and reports on DPW operations and programs, including street and sidewalk paving, snowplowing, trash & recycling, water & sewer.
Council Representation on External Committees
Braintree Community Partnership
2023-Present
Liaison between the Council and the Community Partnership to raise awareness on efforts to prevent youth drug and alcohol use and to connect individuals struggling with substance use disorders to resources and support.
Master Plan Steering Committee
2020 - 2024
Worked with the consultant (JM Goldson) to develop an Existing Conditions Report, gather resident input on community aspirations and craft language for a plan to guide Braintree’s path to achieve a shared vision of where we want to be in ten years. Braintree Master Plan
Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station (FRACCS)
2020 - 2022
Served as Council liaison to FRACCS. Filed as an intervenor with FERC to advocate against the Enbridge gas pipeline. Authored a brief to contribute to the proceedings. FERC Brief
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
Sept 1998 - June 2008
Developed a variety of materials and countless instructional and assessment strategies to help students of all academic levels master the World Civilizations curriculum.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Sustainable Braintree
2017 - Present
Advocate for better environmental policy and more sustainable practices across town
Coordinated an invasive weed removal event at Pond Meadow Park
Successfully advocated for Mayor Joyce to support butterfly and pollinator habitat by committing to signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge.
Moms Demand Action
2018 - 2021
Successfully advocated for Braintree to formally recognize National Wear Orange Weekend in support of better gun sense legislation.
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Fall 2015 - Spring 2020
Led elementary school-aged girls through activities designed to promote leadership skills, teamwork, self-confidence, nature appreciation and strong friendships.
Fall 2009 - 2013; President 2012 - 2013
Led fundraising initiatives to support social and cultural learning along with motor-skill development.
Integrated Preschool PTO
SKILLS
Strategic Communications
Platform Development
Website Development - julia4braintree.com
Mail Chimp
Newsletter and Email Communications
Social Media -Facebook
JFlaherty4Braintree
Canva Design
EDUCATION
Boston University
September 2000 - May 2002
M.A. - History
Smith College
September 1993 - May 1997
B.A. - History and Education