Richard Wells is proud to announce his candidacy to become your 7 th Norfolk District Representative for Milton and Randolph.

Throughout his four decades as a public servant, Richard has fought to improve the quality of the lives of students, residents, seniors and members of our business community. He is committed to ensuring that ALL persons in our beloved Milton and Randolph neighborhoods are valued and receive essential support especially in the areas of public education and public safety.

Richard has served his community well as a strong member and Past Chair of the Milton SelectBoard for 7 years and in his 32-year career with the Milton Police Department, including his 9 years as Milton’s Chief of Police. He has continued to share his expertise in law enforcement, peacekeeping and community service as a criminal justice educator for the Commonwealth of MA (MPTC), and an expert for municipalities on police methods and best practices. Richard serves on many volunteer boards and his many philanthropic and volunteer projects are always focused on giving voice to the voiceless and serving the underserved.

Richard Wells has made helping people his core life’s mission and has brought his experience and networking to bear to build consensus, forge partnerships, find hidden resources and achieve impactful benefits for our beloved community. We are living in a time in history where responsive and engaging leadership means working together with all stakeholders to make needed progress while preserving the essence of what makes our community both vibrant and welcoming. Richard Wells will bring these proven and essential leadership skills to the Massachusetts Legislature.

Richard’s enduring love for both community and public service are just two of the many reasons why Richard Wells has chosen to serve again and is the right person for this critically important job. He asks for your vote to extend his civic dedication and allow RIchard G. Wells, Jr to serve as your Representative for the 7 th Norfolk District of Milton and Randolph in the Massachusetts Legislature.