I want to offer my best wishes to the newly elected (or re-elected) school committee candidates: Anne Mahoney, Emily Lebo, and Barbara Isola. They have an important and difficult job ahead of them as does the entire school committee.

For my own part, while I am disappointed to have fallen short of the required vote total, I am not discouraged. I’ve been heartened by the very warm reception I’ve received around Quincy and by the support for Schools fit for Presidents as an aspiration and a plan. It’s a big city and, as a newcomer, I am glad to have received the support of 7,633 voters.

Thank you to all my supporters and to all the voters who exercised their right to vote on 11/3.

All for now, Matt.