Patriot Ledger: Gorman’s “campaign has been hard-charging”

The Patriot Ledger profiles the candidates for the Norfolk County Commission, while also commending Tom Gorman’s campaign for its “hard-charging” efforts.
In many ways, this race is a referendum on Norfolk County government itself… Gorman, who ran and lost in 2006, is running on the same platform: abolish the county government. And his campaign has been hard-charging.

Video: Norfolk County Commissioner Debate

Courtesy of Medfield.TV, here’s a video clip of the debate between Tom Gorman and Michael Walsh. The debate took place at Medfield High School and was sponsored by the Medfield League of Women Voters.

Daily News Transcript: Commissioners shouldn’t take election for granted

The Daily News Transcript takes to task current Norfolk County Commissioners, John Gillis and Francis O’Brien, for their laid-back efforts during the campaign.
Norfolk County has a proposed budget of $34 million for next year, funded mostly by state reimbursements, a portion of the excise tax and fees on deed transactions, and a county tax that cities and [...]

Gorman Announces $28,000 Scholarship Plan

DEDHAM – Thomas E. Gorman, a candidate for Norfolk County Commissioner, is pleased to announce that he will start a college scholarship program designated for each of the 28 municipalities within Norfolk County. The 501 (c) (3) account will be funded by the $30,000 annual salary Gorman will receive, if elected county commissioner. More

Boston Globe: Large voter turnout unsettles small races

The Boston Globe notes that the high-interest in the Presidential race, along with several hot-button ballot questions, could have an impact on smaller races. The big turnout may ”create uncertainty in some of the races lower on the ballot, including legislative and county posts.”
Republican Thomas E. Gorman of Dedham is running for county commissioner on a platform of [...]

Patriot Ledger: Incumbents “couldn’t be bothered” to debate

The Patriot Ledger’s “Heard in The Hall’s” column takes a swipe at Norfolk County Commissioner incumbents, John Gillis and Francis O’Brien, for their no show at last week’s debate.  
Both incumbents running for re-election to Norfolk County’s board of commissioners didn’t make an impressive showing at their first debate Thursday night. In fact, they didn’t show [...]

Daily News Transcript: County Commissioner Candidates Square Off

The Daily News Transcript has a story on last evening’s debate between Norfolk County Commissioner candidates Tom Gorman and Michael Walsh.
DNT noted Gorman’s platform succinctly:
The Dedham Republican is once again running with the sole purpose of dissolving county government entirely.
“I’m not your typical candidate,” he said in his opening remarks, explaining he’s been a “man [...]

Gorman Plan to save Dedham $521,301 over 3 years

DEDHAM – Thomas E. Gorman says his county government reform plan will save the town of Dedham an estimated $521,301 over the next three years.
Gorman, the Republican candidate for Norfolk County Commissioner, said he will propose eliminating the county’s executive functions. Such a move would allow the town of Dedham to keep the $173,767 it [...]

Gorman plan to save Quincy $1,527,528 over 3 years

DEDHAM– Thomas E. Gorman says his county government reform plan will save the town of Quincy an estimated $1,527,528 over the next three years
Gorman, the Republican candidate for Norfolk County Commissioner, said he will propose eliminating the county’s executive functions. Such a move would allow the town of Quincy to keep the $509,176 currently pays [...]

Gorman: Sell Presidents Golf Course

DEDHAM – Thomas E. Gorman, a candidate for Norfolk County Commissioner is a man on a mission. Two years ago, Gorman ran for a seat on the board of commissioners on a platform that would abolish the executive branch of county government, and he received nearly 75,000 votes for his efffort.
This year Gorman is waging [...]