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"A strong leader with the most experience"

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Mayor

 CharleS  kokoros

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MAYOR OF BRAINTREE

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kokorosformayor@gmail.com
(781) 843-6301

Elections are November 7, 2023

EXPERIENCE
A HARD WORKER
1991-2020

Owner/Operator

SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

Since 1991, Charles Kokoros has owned and operated Braintree Cleaners, which sponsored local youth sports teams, PTO's, road races, and many local fundraisers for groups within Braintree.

1983-1987

BSBA

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY

Staying close to the town he loves, Charles Kokoros attended Suffolk University to pursue a marketing degree, graduating in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences.

1970-1983

K-12

LIFELONG RESIDENT

Charles Kokoros attended Braintree public schools from grades K-12, graduating with the Class of 1983 from Braintree High School.

A HISTORY OF CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
Community Involvement

Sons of Italy

Rotary Club (Former Director)

Braintree American Little League (Coach/Director)

Braintree Men's Club

Youth Soccer Coach

Braintree Babe Ruth Baseball (Coach/Director)

EXPERTISE
MAYOR OF BRAINTREE:
2020 TO PRESENT
A LIFETIME OF LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
TOWN COUNCILOR,
DISTRICT 1 (2008-2019)​
  • As Town Council President, created council agenda, ran council meetings in an orderly fashion and helped create town ordinances for the betterment of Braintree
  • Analyzed and approved town budgets with a strong focus on capital improvements
  • Kept in constant communication with councilors, constituents, and the Mayor
CHAIRMAN: BOARD OF SELECTMEN (2004-2006); MEMBER (2003-2008)
  • Created $1.4 million/year capital plan for improvement of schools and roads
  • Appointed new police officers, and promoted sergeants, lieutenants, and deputy chief
  • Negotiated and settled employee contracts
  • Ran day-to-day operations of town
CHAIRMAN TRI-TOWN WATER BOARD (DECADE OF SERVICE)

  • Responsible for running meetings and setting agenda

  • Maintained and made improvements to the reservoir system

  • Developed a plan for creation of a regional water treatment plant

  • Initiated project to increase water capacity

SINCE 1993...
Charles Kokoros has served a number of different roles in the Town of Braintree, and has worked at almost every level in many departments to advocate for a better Braintree. Other roles he has served include: Town Meeting Member (District 1 and 11); Chairman of Public Safety Committee; Chairman of the Water and Sewer Commission; Park Commissioner; Chairman on Special Committee on Opioid Epidemic.
GOALS
WORKING FOR A BETTER BRAINTREE

​  . Supports our veterans

  • Increase availability of elderly affordable housing

  • Continue to oppose compressor station

  • Address and improve traffic flow in Braintree

  • Support infrastructure and roads capital projects

  • Explore solutions to parking problems in town squares

  • Repair and replace our aging school buildings

  • Ensure our children continue to get the best public education

  • Create 55+ housing

Get Involved
GET INVOLVED WITH THE CAMPAIGN
Sep 20, 5:00 PM
Braintree
at The Casual Cup Cafe
Volunteer
I'd Like to Volunteer:

Thanks for your help!

How would you like to help?
Donate
HOW TO DONATE:

TO MAKE A DONATION:

 Checks can be made out to

Kokoros Committee

70 Solar Avenue

Braintree, Massachusetts 02184

Thank you so much for your support!

FOR CHECKS OVER $200:

For contributions over $200, please include your occupation and place of employment. 

This is a requirement under state guidelines - thank you.

Again, all donations can be made out to "Committee to Elect Charles C. Kokoros".

OTHER DONATION  INFORMATION:

  • Although the Kokoros Committee appreciates all your support, donations cannot exceed  $1000 per person per year.

  • Business checks cannot be accepted and are not allowed.

Supports our veterans

Increase availability of elderly affordable housing

Continue to oppose compressor station

Address and improve traffic flow in Braintree

Support infrastructure and roads capital projects

Explore solutions to parking problems in town squares

Repair and replace our aging school buildings

Ensure our children continue to get the best public education

Create 55+ housing

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