Fair Housing Committee

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Fair Housing Committee includes helping the public and town officials to understand and support fair and affordable housing through education, advocacy and awareness of opportunities; continually developing the committee's expertise and acting as a resource to the public officials and the public at large; and developing and implementing programs that expand, enhance or rehabilitate the fair and affordable housing stock in Marblehead.

About the Committee:

The Fair Housing Committee is composed of representatives from several groups within the town who are appointed by the Select Board to provide leadership on issues of fair and affordable housing.  The committee assures that increasing access to good housing for all benefits the town economically and socially.

The committee seeks collaborative relationships with all other town agencies and organizations, including two non-profit organizations focused on affordable housing: The Marblehead Community Housing Corporation and the Connections Program.

Marblehead has an Equal Opportunity Officer who investigates any questions about discrimination in all housing.  The officer can be reached at the Select Board Office at Abbot Hall.


To reach the Committee, contact the Select Board Office.

Committee Members

Thatcher W. Kezer III

Chair, Town Administrator

Town Planner

Select Board Representative

Deacon John Whipple

Task Force Representative

Dirk Isbrandsten

at Large

Disabilities Commission Representative

Debra Larkin

at Large

Mimi Hollister

at Large

Cathy Hoog

Housing Authority representative

Frank Evans

Alternate

Bob Nuess

Alternate

Kurt James

Alternate