There is no candidate on the ballot for the three-year position.
LUDLOW – Michael O’Rourke of 425 Miller Street, a former School Committee member, has announced that he is a write-in candidate for assessor in the March 28 annual town election.
There is no candidate on the ballot for the three-year assessor position.
In announcing his candidacy O’Rourke said, “I will work to continue to maintain assessment levels which are allowable by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and assure that a timely tax rate is set each fiscal year.”
O’Rourke, a graduate of Westfield State College, has owned Belmont Driving School since 1975 and served on the School Committee for 12 years.
He also served on the Park Commission from 1988 to 1990. He was an elected precinct member for 13 years and served for nine years on the Board of Directors of the Ludlow Boys & Girls Club.
O’Rourke was appointed by the Secretary of State as a notary public in 1995 and served as a corporator of Ludlow Savings Bank for many years. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Ludlow Chamber of Commerce.
He was a 20-year elected member of the Town Democratic Committee, serving as vice chairman from 1986 to 1988.
He is married to Jean (Finn) O’Rourke. His children, Michelle and Shawn O’Rourke, both graduated from Ludlow High School.
“I believe my experience in town government as well as as a property owner and business owner qualifies me for this important town position,” O’Rourke said.