David M. Wilkinson – Town Moderator

The town meeting is a form of direct democratic rule, used since the 17th century, in which the members of the community come together to legislate the budget for the local government. Charlestown keeps this bit of New England history alive in the position of Town Moderator. The Town Moderator acts as presiding officer at all regular and special Budget Public Hearings. David was elected to the Charlestown Town Council in 2018 where he demonstrated the calm temperament and integrity needed to be an excellent Town Moderator. He is fair, clear, organized, informed, and inclusive. The Budget Public Hearings need a Moderator who will facilitate an orderly meeting, and who has the ability to chair complex meetings, the skills to assure the debate is open, and a broad knowledge of the major underlying issues.

David was a founding member of a national supply chain management corporation, Cardinal Logistics Management, in 1998. David served as the company’s Senior Vice President with responsibility for field operations in the Eastern half of the United States. His more than 29 years of business experience in logistics and transportation, project management, financial planning and analysis, budget development, and operations management and his exposure to other communities in the United States and abroad will again make him a valuable and effective leader. During his time on the Town Council, David was dedicated to a well-managed, responsive, civil, and open government and considered all points of view while representing the best interests of all residents of our town.

David embraces respectful, thoughtful dialogue. His background, character, education and experience will make him a most suitable Town Moderator.