Vote Maxwell Morrongiello
Support Max Morrongiello for Franklin Town Council in Franklin, MA
Fast Facts
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Independent Advocate
Max championed and won lower trash and water fees for low-income residents.
Max successfully advocated for expanding senior tax relief, demonstrating commitment to all generations.
Taxpayer guardian: Max is the only public citizen in a decade to challenge potential waste at Finance Committee meetings.
Max has a 16-year track record of grassroots community advocacy, building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Max is fiercely independent: He has no developer or realtor ties; committed to strong Town Administration oversight -
Overcoming Adversity
Mental health advocacy: Initially struggling with clinical anxiety and Asperger's syndrome, Max turned these personal challenges into a platform for positive change.
He now assists in training police officers in crisis intervention and leads community mental health discussions, using his lived experience to raise awareness and improve support for those facing similar challenges.
Education: Max started as a struggling student who had to withdraw from university due to overwhelming anxiety. Max persevered and, 11 years after high school, earned an Associate's degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA, becoming the 2019 Student Commencement Speaker.Building on this success, Max went on to earn a Bachelor's in Political Science and Public Administration from Bridgewater State University, again achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Max became a highly decorated student advocate during his educational endeavors.
Social connections: Max began as a socially isolated young adult with no friends in high school. He transformed into a community leader, now organizing a 10,000-member LGBTQ meetup group in Boston, creating a safe and inclusive space for others.
Recommendations and Endorsements
"I first met Max when he was spearheading the Franklin Against Racism group in town during the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd. He was integral in bringing the community together for good. Max is fearless and strategic in his approach to policy and community relations. I cannot say enough about his enthusiasm toward actually doing the work, not just talking the talk. I'd team up with him for any initiative and will work hard to help him win votes for any future offices he wishes to hold here in town or for the Commonwealth."
"I've known Max for many years and know that he is an individual that works hard, studies issues, asks good questions, helps others, and cares deeply about his community. He will be a great Town Council member."
"Max is intelligent, kind and caring. He keeps himself educated in our local government, and is insightful in his vision for our future. I am proud to endorse Max for Town Council"
Maxwell Morrongiello is one of the most involved and concerned young activist I have met in Franklin. It is so inspiring to be able to talk to him about local and national issues of importance. His forward-thinking political mindset will make him an important leader in our community.
The Franklin community will no doubt benefit from his activism. l am looking forward to working with Max as he continues to grow and inspire us all. Please vote for Maxwell Morrongiello.