understand
the stakes
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make your
voice count
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an opportunity
for change
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A path forward
yes we can right the ship
Cohasset ranks in the 90th percentile for revenue generation compared to other municipalities in the Commonwealth. And yet, like other South Shore towns, we are in a funding crisis.
In difficult budget times, we cannot sacrifice some departments to others – until and unless there is an override, we need to level-set our town’s services.
Dig deeper to learn about our budgeting dilemma and our 'pack the boards' strategy to strengthen Cohasset.
Forward
together
new direction, shared values, a stronger Cohasset
We are at a tipping point.
Cohasset is on track to approve a FY2027 Budget at the May 4th All Town Meeting (ATM) that over the past 4 years has seen facilities and recreation budgets essentially flat, DPW and schools increase at the rate of inflation, and police and fire increase at more than 20%.
In a process historically lacking transparency and accountability, our town policymakers opted to balance the budget by cutting teachers, facilities, and maintenance while offering other town employees a raise. This budget cycle highlighted fundamental, systemic challenges we must overcome together to craft a budget better aligned with our community's principles.
We're going to say it again: in difficult budget times, we cannot sacrifice some departments to others – until and unless there is an override, we need to level-set our town’s services.
BUdget
crisis
understand the stakes
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show up
to Vote
make your voice count
Join other Cohasset residents in person on May 4 to witness local democracy in action and to share your thoughts! Invest in Cohasset supporters will be there to voice our procedural, transparency, and equity concerns.
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Invest in Cohasset proudly endorses these 2026 candidates for the Cohasset Select Board and Cohasset School Committee.
The first step in a long-term strategy to move forward together.
our candidates
an opportunity for change
CANDIDATE FOR SELECT BOARD, 3-YEAR TERM
Will ASHTON
Will has lived in Cohasset since 2015 when he left active-duty Army service. His professional career has included time in banking, the army, construction management, and now real estate development – he is currently an SVP at IQHQ. In the community, Will is on the Conservation Commission, the Public Safety Facility Committee, the Open Space and Recreation Committee, and the St. Stephen’s Vestry. He is a major in the Army Reserve and has an A.B. in Economics from Brown University and an M.B.A. in Finance and Operations from Boston University.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamashton01/
@willashtonforcohasset
william.ashton07@gmail.com
CANDIDATE FOR School committee, 3-YEAR TERM
Victoria Lattanzi
Victoria’s Cohasset roots go back to the late 1950’s when her grandfather was a math teacher and then Principal of Cohasset High School. Her mom has been a proud CHS math teacher since 2004 and varsity field hockey coach since 2010. She grew up in Milton, then moved to Cohasset in 2015. Her professional career started in the lab, then shifted to clinical trial management – she is currently an Associate Director at eGenesis. In the community, she is a Girl Scout Troop Leader & Service Unit Coordinator and was a member of the School Finance Director search committee. She has an Sc.B. in Biology from Brown University and an M.S. in Clinical Investigation from Boston University.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lattanzi-3b73097/
@lattanziforcohasset
victoria.lattanzi@gmail.com
CANDIDATE FOR Select board, 2-YEAR TERM
Jennifer Chu
Jen was born in East Cambridge and is a graduate of North Quincy High. After spending time in Madrid, she returned home to earn her business degree from UMASS. In 2015, Jen chose to make Cohasset her home, drawn by its strong schools and close-knit community. As a mother, she is deeply invested in preserving and strengthening those qualities. For 15 years, Jen has built her career at Granite Telecommunications. In her current role, she has focused on partnering with federal agencies to modernize technology and reduce costs. She is committed to thoughtful leadership, transparent decision making, and putting residents first.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-brams-chu/
@jenchuforcohasset
jenniferleachu@gmail.com
fiscal responsibility
Restore public trust in the process by developing a disciplined, data-driven budget approach that weighs equitable tradeoffs in the public’s best interest
dedicated to transparncy
Committed to honest and informed communication. Willing to ask unpopular questions; unwilling to accept “because that’s how we’ve always done it.”
trusted experience
Will - Previous town committees, real estate development + Army Reserve; Victoria - rich Cohasset School family history + Instructor of Ethics at BU Med; Jen - federal contractor + business sector leadership.
Every vote is a choice.
We encourage you to vote for WILL ASHTON ONLY and leave the other ovals blank to concentrate support.
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Pack the board
and committees
Transformative change requires some level of consensus from Cohasset's Select Board, School Committee, Capital Budget Committee, and Advisory Committee. The May 9 All Town Election is the first phase of packing our local governing bodies with innovative leaders to help implement transparent, value-based, sound investment practices.
our long-term electoral strategy begins may 9th
Big change starts small. There are several big and small ways to get involved and make your voice heard on the critical issues facing our town. What can you do to pitch in?
commit
to help
get out the vote
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- Display candidates' yard signs on your property
- Email local leaders with your concerns
- Share our social media posts with your networks
- Walk the Block to chat up neighbors and leaflet
- Attend the All Town Meeting (ATM) on May 4
- Make a plan to vote in the town election by May 9
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