{"id":56028,"date":"2021-11-24T23:03:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T04:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/?p=56028"},"modified":"2021-11-25T01:17:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T06:17:58","slug":"qa-with-mayor-elect-sisitsky-on-his-health-transition-plans-come-inauguration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/24\/qa-with-mayor-elect-sisitsky-on-his-health-transition-plans-come-inauguration\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&#038;A With Mayor-Elect Sisitsky On His Health, Transition, &#038; Plans Come Inauguration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>FRAMINGHAM  &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/02\/updated-framingham-has-a-new-mayor-charlie-sisitsky\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"54110\">On November 2, Framingham voters overwhelming elected former Selectman and City Councilor Charlie Sisitsky to be the City of Framingham&#8217;s second-ever Mayor.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[broadstreet zone=&#8221;59945&#8243;]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that weekend, the Mayor-elect was hospitalized for a few days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the hospitalization, Sisitsky said he has been working quietly over the last 3 weeks, working on the transition and the kick-off of his administration come the inauguration on January 1, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, November 24, Mayor-elect Sisitsky and current Mayor Yvonne Spicer met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sisitsky told SOURCE the meeting &#8220;went very well.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The Mayor and (Chief Operating Officer) Thatcher (Kezer III) were well prepared and very cooperative. We had a very productive meeting. I appreciate their willingness to do whatever they can to make the transition as successful as possible,&#8221; said Sisitsky to the digital news outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[broadstreet zone=&#8221;59984&#8243;]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier today, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/24\/mayor-elect-sisitsky-announces-transition-team-9-subcommittee-co-chairs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"55935\">Mayor-elect announced his transition team chair, Cathy Miles, the founder of Framingham FORCE. The Mayor-elect and his team also announced 9 transition subcommittees and co-chairs for the 9 subcommittees.<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since three weeks has passed since election day, on Tuesday, November 23, SOURCE asked the Mayor-elect a few questions about the transition, his health, and his goals for the administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOURCE: Charlie, you spent a few days in the hospital, after easily winning the election on November 2. How is your health?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SISITSKY:<\/strong> I experienced some unexpected medical issues following a routine medical procedure which I have been dealing with since the election. My condition has greatly improved and I expect to be fully recovered shortly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time, I have still managed to have conversations and meetings with my transition team while we plan for my new administration. I have a lot of confidence in the transition team, subcommittees and co-chairs that we have been shaping, and look forward to working closely with the entire group in the coming weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I appreciate all the outpouring of care and support and I want to assure everyone I am doing well and ramping up my activity every day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[broadstreet zone=&#8221;59948&#8243;]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOURCE: Have you been in touch with the Mayor? Describe the transition relationship.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SISITSKY<\/strong>: I met with the Mayor on Wednesday (today) afternoon and I am confident that the transition has begun and will go smoothly over the next five weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOURCE: Do you plan to announce your transition team soon?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SISITSKY:<\/strong> I have appointed Cathy Miles, Founder of Framingham FORCE, to head my transition team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have also named people to be Co-chairs of nine transition committees and plan to add additional people to these committees shortly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transition team is built around nine subcommittees consisting of nearly 50 community members in their respective areas of focus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOURCE: What are your top 3 transition goals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SISITSKY:<\/strong> The most immediate goal is to fill the myriad vacant positions throughout the City government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other important consideration is to get a true evaluation of the City\u2019s financial situation including the school system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During my campaign I committed to establishing a culture of respect, civility, and transparency and I intend for that to start on day one.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[broadstreet zone=&#8221;59983&#8243;]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOURCE: The employees in the Mayor&#8217;s office serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. Plus, several positions in the City of Framingham, including several department &amp; division heads are vacant. What is your philosophy on hiring staff? What is your #1 position to fill?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>SISITSKY:<\/strong> As provided in the Charter, the people filling several positions in the Mayor\u2019s office are coterminous with the Mayor and therefore those positions all have been advertised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some key positions that have to be filled ASAP including the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Human Resources Director. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to recruit talented, competent, responsive and diverse professionals to oversee city departments, initiatives and boards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOURCE: What can the residents of Framingham expect from a Sisitsky administration in January?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>SISITSKY:<\/strong> One of the things that the residents can expect will be my outreach to various constituencies including; the Framingham Business Association, the Downtown Framingham, Inc., Chamber of Commerce, and neighborhood groups. I want to let these groups know that I will be a Mayor who will listen, respond, and eager to hear their concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I have previously stated, the most important change we need immediately is a new culture of collaboration and cooperation from the Mayor\u2019s Office with the School Committee, the City Council, our legislative delegation, and neighborhood groups to ensure we have a team effort for our City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[broadstreet zone=&#8221;70106&#8243;]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOURCE: The first Mayor of the City of Framingham requested a new SUV and wanted two senior advisors in her office. Is there anything you think is needed for Mayor Sisitsky to do the job that is currently not in place?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>SISITSKY:<\/strong> I currently have no plans at all to use anything other than my own personal vehicle as Mayor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I need to fill vacant positions in the Mayor\u2019s Office with talented, respectful staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government customer services will be transparent, open and respectful and I will ensure that when people call City Hall, someone will answer the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOURCE: The coronavirus and its impact still lingers. Businesses are still struggling. Families are still struggling. Individuals are still struggling. Do you plan to put together a plan to help everyone not only survive this pandemic but thrive when it is over? What do you see as the keys to that plan?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impacts of the pandemic have been detrimental, most often to small business owners and those with lower socio-economic status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been distraught by Framingham\u2019s hundreds of deaths, thousands of positive cases, extended school closures, businesses trying to stay open, and the mental health impacts of the pandemic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have always been a longtime supporter of small businesses in our community. I have advocated for, and supported many small businesses in the area of licensing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will support the efforts of citizen groups that are currently providing vaccination and other services to members of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[broadstreet zone=&#8221;58610&#8243;]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOURCE: The current Mayor never held press conferences and rarely took questions in public. 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