Richard Ash Announces Candidacy for Ward 2 City Council
Richard Ash is an attorney and lifelong Ward 2 resident running for city council. Richard represents the past, present, and future of the City of Presidents. He has an unmatched level of knowledge and love for the Ward (and the people in it). Coupled with his legal background, and exceptional communication skills, Richard believes he is the best choice to guide the Ward 2 residents through the next phase of our great City.
Richard is a third generation Quincy Point (fifth generation Quincy) resident. The Abdallah family, Richard’s maternal great-grandparents, moved to Quincy Point in the 1930s. Richard’s great-grandfather worked in the Fore River Shipyard growing up and throughout the 1950s. Richard’s grandfather, Abe, had a long term career with the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, retiring as Assistant Deputy Superintendent. Richard’s grandmother, Chickie, was a beloved community staple who advocated for Quincy Point for the 60 years she called it home. She left him with an unparalleled determination to make this ward, and Quincy, a better place for all of its residents.
Richard attended Quincy Public Schools (Clifford Marshall, Point Webster, and QHS), then went on to Suffolk University for his bachelor's degree in Finance, and later his law degree. Richard practices civil litigation, family and election law at Quincy law firm Baker, Braverman, & Barbadoro, P.C. Richard lives in Quincy Point, in a multi-family home with his mother, Abby, and Aunt, Tina.
Richard is a former President of the Ward 2 Civic Association, and Quincy Pride. He is an active member and Ambassador for the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, and many other groups in the city and South Shore. Richard is also a past “COVID Hero” Award Recipient from the Quincy Dems, a 2022 Manet Community Health Center Medallion Honoree, and a Justice of the Peace.
Richard’s top priorities are Seniors’ Safety and Livelihood, Preservation and Smart Development, Communication and Advocacy, and Students, Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Richard recently worked to make sure that the seniors’ safety concerns at 1000 Southern Artery were being addressed. Due to his involvement and representation of the Tenants Organization over the last six months, the complex announced that they will be adding a new key-fob system and security cameras. Richard has worked over the last two years, in his capacity as Presidents of the Ward 2 Civic Association, to rehabilitate the Quincy Point Beaches and he believes the residents will be happy when those efforts come to fruition later this year.
Richard has represented and advocated for residents of this city for years, not only through his career but also through the boards he serves on and organizations he runs that pay homage to and preserve Quincy’s history, and also champion progression and change for the next generation. Richard truly represents the past, present, and future of Quincy.
Richard vows to be proactive, and not reactive, in his future representation of Ward 2, whether or not he is an elected official. Although his love and appreciation of the City and the Ward will never waiver despite his title, Richard and his committee hope you will support him on November 7th and vote for Richard Ash as your next Ward 2 City Councilor.
“These people, places, and businesses have been my entire life up to this point. It is that simple. I want to make sure their wishes are well represented and I want to provide these residents with the best resources and amenities. They are entitled to that. I hope to be the next long term councilor and be able to do what I do best for the people I care about the most,” Richard stated.
Richard hosted a Campaign Kick-Off last month at the Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant. His next fundraiser is Thursday June 22, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. at the Pour Yard, 210 Washington Street. If you would like to learn more about Richard, or donate online, you can visit www.RichardAshForQuincy.org.
