​Carlo P. Basile
​​Consultant
Chief Secretary, Governor of Massachusetts
  • Senior cabinet member and adviser to Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker.
  • Oversaw the appointment of over 900 boards and commission, as well as numerous Administration members and state officials.
  • Directed the Governor's Office of Legislative Affairs, tasked with coordinating the Governor's legislative and policy agenda across two legislative branches and numerous secretariats and state agencies.
  • Instrumental in ensuring the Administration's successful passage of energy, ride-sharing, municipal finance and economic development reforms.
State Representative, MA House of Representatives
  • Served four terms, representing East Boston and serving as a strong advocate for the elderly and children.
  • Active in the East Boston Chamber of Commerce, member of the local Kiwanis Club, and board member of the Salesian Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA of East Boston.
House Chairman, Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • Co-authored and led passage of the VALOR Act, ensuring critical support for wounded veterans requiring home modifications after returning home from overseas conflicts. 
  • Co-founded the annual Boston Wounded Vet Motorcycle Run, a national model for supporting our country's wounded veterans. 
Chief of Staff, MA Registry of Motor Vehicles
  • Managed the Registry's personnel, labor and employment issues.
  • Served as the chief liaison to the Office of the Governor an other state agencies.
​Education: Suffolk University.
W: 617-523-0600
E:  cbasile@publicpolicylaw​.com
“As the Governor's former Chief Secretary, I can attest first-hand that
​Smith, Costello & Crawford has earned its reputation
​ for hard work, integrity and success." -Carlo Basile