PRESS RELEASE:

Nathan Redmann to Run for Cohasset Board of Selectmen in 2016

Cohasset, MA – Nathan Redmann is pleased to announce his candidacy for Cohasset’s Board of Selectmen. Drawing upon his experience as an engineer and bringing the perspective of a parent with school-aged children, Redmann will work with the various town departments and constituencies to make decisions and set policies that balance the interests of the entire community. Key points in Redmann’s platform include:

  • Promoting transparency in town government by increasing accessibility and improving communications to cultivate a collaborative community and foster participation;
  • Sustainably investing in the public school system to support the improvement of educational outcomes, enrichment of academic opportunities, and the enhancement of school facilities;
  • Using an evidence-based approach to assess current policies and facilitate fully informed decision-making that recognizes all town constituencies;
  • Balancing growth and economic development while supporting the local business community and protecting the environment and natural resources; and
  • Embracing our identity as a small town community that can work together to answer important questions and find solutions to difficult problems.

 “I believe that high performing schools are the foundation on which our community was built.  A top quality school system drives economic growth, supports the investments we make in our homes, and is a point of pride for the town – distinguishing Cohasset as a great place to raise a family,” said Redmann.  “My experiences as an entrepreneur, engineer, and father of three young children give me great insight into the importance of balancing multiple and often competing and shifting demands.  I believe I will bring an extensive and varied skill set to the Board of Selectmen.  With my proven ability to find simple solutions to complex problems, strong leadership skills, and data-driven approach to identifying inefficiencies, we can derive as much value as possible from our existing revenues.” 

Redmann was raised in the Midwest, splitting his formative years between Minnesota and Nebraska. He earned a B.S. and M.S. in engineering from the University of Nebraska. After graduation, he was the president and co-founder of a startup engineering consulting firm that focused on high-performance building design and energy efficiency research and development. After Redmann and his wife relocated to Washington, D.C., he began working as a systems engineer for a small business offering research and engineering services to the U.S. government and commercial customers.  He continues in this role today, providing professional engineering services and subject matter expertise on automation architectures, systems integration, and information assurance to various departments in the federal government.

 “My wife and I first visited Cohasset in 2010. As we planned our relocation from Washington D.C., several South Shore communities were on our list of preferred locations. However, as we drove through Cohasset and stopped for lunch, we saw families gathered on the common, were welcomed by local residents, and were enamored with the natural beauty of the landscape.  The sense of community we felt immediately upon visiting Cohasset left an indelible impression on us,” recalled Redmann. “We knew Cohasset was ultimately the place we wanted to call home.  As our family grew from three to five, we knew it was time to establish long-term roots and made the move to Cohasset in 2014.” 

Redmann emphasized that his life experiences have impressed upon him the importance of community and education.  He points out that while Cohasset benefits from a long history as a distinguished and leading educational system, the schools no longer shine with the luster they once did due to recent declines in student performance, growing classroom sizes, budget shortfalls, and cuts to STEM-based curricula, including math and science teachers. 

“I began attending School Committee meetings, Board of Selectmen meetings, and fiscal forecasting forums as a regular routine.  Through these meetings, discussions with town officials, and independent investigation, I became alarmed at the lack of representation of parents with school-aged children in our town government outside of the school committee,” said Redmann. “Placing budgetary decisions and our government official’s commentary regarding school quality and teacher contracts in this context made me realize that a new voice was needed on the Board of Selectmen. I want to be that voice.”

Town elections are on Saturday, May 14 and Redmann humbly asks for the opportunity to earn your vote.