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The Finance & Warrant Committee oversees and makes recommendations on all municipal financial matters, including the annual budget, financial management, policy, and planning, as defined in Town Bylaw Chapter 39.
Members
The Finance & Warrant Committee has nine members who are appointed to 3-year terms by the Town Moderator. The Committee must include one member from each precinct, plus two at-large members. Member terms generally expire at the close of the Spring Town Meeting. No member shall be an elected official in Town, even a Town Meeting member.
Current members include:
| NAME | ROLE | PRECINCT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Preston | Member | 2 | 2025 |
| Cindy Barich | Member | 6 |
2026 |
| Michelle Persson Reilly | Vice Chair | 7 | 2024 |
| Dave Roberts | Chair | 3 | 2026 |
| Michael G Leahy | Member | At-Large(5) | 2025 |
| Liz O'Donnell | Member | 5 | 2024 |
| Michael Patriarca | Member | 1 | 2024 |
| Sarah Smegal | Member | 4 | 2025 |
| Mike Emery | Member | At-Large | 2024 |
Contact
Town boards and committees consist of volunteers who may not be available during business hours. If you need a response during business hours, please contact the Finance Department.
Meetings
The Finance & Warrant Committee meets as needed and in the months leading up to both the spring and fall annual Town Meetings. Public meeting dates and times are posted at Town Hall and the Dedham Public Library at least 48 hours before each meeting in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Meeting agendas will also be posted on this website.
Meeting recordings are available online, provided by Dedham TV.
The 2024 FWC meetings and materials are also available on the 2024 Fall Annual Town Meeting page (www.dedham-ma.gov/2024FallTM)