Mannan’s Background and Experience
Mannan is an incumbent seeking reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. With more than a decade of public service, Mannan has served on many key committees, including the Appropriation Committee, Planning Board, Community Preservation Committee, and the Select Board.
Mannan is a business executive focused on data and AI strategy for large healthcare organizations. He holds an undergraduate degree in engineering and an MBA in finance.
Key Achievements and Priorities:
While serving his first term on the Select Board, Mannan has taken the lead on several of Hopkinton’s most pressing issues.
Water Quality and Infrastructure: In 2022, Mannan spearheaded the formation of a PFAS Committee focused on accelerating the remediation of the contaminants in water supplies. He helped establish the Water and Sewer Advisory Board to oversee the MWRA and water and sewer rates and pricing.
Economic Development: He hired the Hopkinton’s first economic development employee. Mannan advocates for an economic development office to be the local businesses’ first point of contact. This will help generate revenue and relieve the tax burden on residents.
Support for Seniors: Mannan championed expanded senior tax credits and services. Moreover, he pledged to continue advancing initiatives that benefit Hopkinton’s aging population.
Fiscal Responsibility: He guided the Town to balanced budgets without slashing vital services.
Education: Mannan served on the Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) and continuously supported Hopkinton’s top-tier school system and our special education programs
Vision for the Future
Mannan wants to continue building a fiscally responsible, sustainable, and inclusive future for Hopkinton. He plans to continue working on tax and budget issues in the wake of the growing senior population. He wants to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.
He believes Hopkinton’s future requires a sustained, long-term view, taking into account future economic development and responsible fiscal management, in order to meet the needs of our diverse and growing community for things we consider essential.
Achievements
- Full staffing, leadership setup, and retention gains for our Police and Fire Departments through challenging times.
- The successful hiring of a new Town Manager, Deputy Police Chief, DPW Director, and Parks and Recreation Director. Also, employee retention has increased.
- Completion of the downtown corridor project, opening of the new skate park, and PFAS remediation in well six.
- Charleswood School building kick-off, forward momentum on Center School reuse planning.
- Dialogue with Eversource on LNG issues, tax disputes, and budget planning.
- Launch of Hopkinton’s first Sustainability, Economic Development, and Equity Office through state grants.
Goals
- Strategic Planning: Balance growth and safeguard Hopkinton’s character.
- Remain Focused: Ensure that infrastructure and safety remain at the forefront.
- Economic Development: Expand revenue streams to lessen the burden of property taxes.
- Civility and respect: Foster accountability and civility between town leaders and residents.
Mannan’s vision is for “One Hopkinton—a community based on collaboration, respect, and progress,” and he promotes continued efforts to help all of Hopkinton thrive.
Community Engagement
Mannan remains focused on collaboration and commitment to data-driven decision-making. At the recent “Meet the Candidates” Night, he cited successes in clean water, school support, public safety, and high-profile projects, such as the downtown corridor and the skate park.
Mannan seeks re-election as a candidate with a proven record, a push for infrastructure and economic development, and a vision for an inclusive, sustainable future.
As Hopkinton voters head to the polls to elect members of the Select Board, Mannan presents a combination of experience, fiscal expertise, and vision.
