Carlton Phelps for Ashland Select Board
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About Carlton
Carlton Phelps is an Ashland resident who has lived in MetroWest since 2017. He was raised in Alexandria, Virginia by his late father, Dr. Carlton I. Phelps and his mother Toni, a public-school teacher for 30 years. His parents instilled in Carlton a sense of fairness and equity and inspired him to continue their lifelong work for Civil Rights.
Carlton from 2022-2025 worked in the sales division of Yale Appliance in Framingham and is active in his adopted hometown. He serves as a Trustee of the Ashland Affordable Housing Trust, is a volunteer at the MetroWest YMCA, Clear Path for Veterans New England, and supports the work of Advocates Framingham, which is dedicated to addiction recovery and community justice. He is also a member of the Ashland Democratic Town Committee.
In 2017 Carlton moved to MetroWest region to work as a Residential Real Estate Analyst for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. This work put him at the intersection of housing and public policy and as affordability and cost of living continue to be some of our region’s greatest challenges, Carlton’s years of experience on these issues are needed in Ashland more than ever.
Carlton earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management at Marymount University in Northern Virginia and was first team all Capital Athletic Conference on the Marymount basketball team.
“I look forward to joining the Ashland Select Board and working with local, state, and federal representatives to bring progressive and metric driven solutions to the challenges we face. I ask the voters of Ashland for their support and their vote”.
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Platform
Affordability - All throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including Ashland, affordable housing and cost of living is an issue for many residents. I want to apply my experience and expertise to this issue, which means looking at the way we tax real estate, increase commercial revenue, provide state incentives, and other potential solutions to this rapidly increasing challenge.
Education - We hold the key to our future with the value we place on the quality, fairness, and effectiveness of our public education. I will work with local and state representatives for increases in funding for financial aid and pre-Kindergarten programs.
Transportation – We must fix the MBTA so that it is once again a reliable commuting option for the thousands of Metro West residents who are working in Greater Boston. We must also upgrade and modernize our infrastructure so that our roads and bridges are safe and reliable.
Community Engagement
Engage with us in community outreach activities to create a stronger, more connected Ashland community for everyone.
Volunteer Opportunities
Come join the Phelps Team with rewarding volunteer opportunities that allow you to contribute to the progress and success of Ashland. Your continued support makes a difference.