Katie Phelan has officially announced her candidacy for re-election to the Swampscott Select Board. Having served on the board for the past three years, she is eager to continue the work of strengthening the community through thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to progress.  

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During her first term, Phelan played a key role in several initiatives that have had a lasting impact on Swampscott. She supported the acquisition of open space, including the largest land acquisition in over 50 years, ensuring the town remains committed to conservation. She also helped secure $1.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to improve Fisherman’s Beach and advocated for a $3.5 million Sewer Revolving Fund to repair critical infrastructure affecting Swampscott’s shoreline.  

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“As a graduate of Saint Anselm College, I was shaped by the Benedictine value of listening with intention. The Rule of Saint Benedict instructs us to ‘Listen with the ear of your heart,’ and that belief has guided me not just in my role on the Select Board, but in my life. Over the past three years, listening and engaging with residents,employees at town hall and my fellow Select board members has been at the core of my approach, and I look forward to continuing those conversations," said Phelan.