Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 ~ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ~ Former CAPIC head supports Councillor-at-Large Zambuto Dear Editor and Citizens of Revere: The events of the past few weeks compel me to off er some information in support of Revere City Councillor Anthony Zambuto, whom I feel is being unfairly characterized. Please allow me to frame my comments in context with some background. Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC) is the designated anti-poverty agency serving low income residents of Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop. The non-profi t exists to identify the causes of poverty in our area and develop strategies to eliminate the barriers that keep people from becoming self-suffi cient. I retired from that organization in October 2019 after a 48-year career. Throughout ~FLASHBACK~ Fourth in a series of photos my career at CAPIC, I endeavored to address the issues of poverty facing all persons in need of hope and opportunity. I found that poverty doesn’t pick a season when it strikes; it doesn’t pick race, culture, color, religious denomination, gender or natural origin. Poverty and hardship doesn’t discriminate. I grew up in Revere public housing. We lived in Veterans Housing on Broadway, then Constitution Ave. I was never embarrassed by that opportunity that our family desperately needed. I believe the experience keeps me grounded and sensitive to the needs of people who face hardship. My dad was a 100 percent disabled veteran from WWII and couldn’t work for ten years after an honorable discharge. He eventually regained his health and overcame the disadvantage that a disability incurs. Many, however, due to their race, color, heritage, linguistic inability, lack of education, gender or religion cannot overcome disadvantage and continue to remain in poverty. CAPIC is there to help balance the equation and provide opportunity where and when it doesn’t exist. Anthony Zambuto has served as a volunteer member of the CAPIC Board of Directors since 2000. For twenty years he has been an active participant in the anti-poverty dialogue that shaped two decades of programming. Councillor Zambuto, along with a long list of other dedicated Board members has contributed to the development of the programs that provide services to help all people become self-suffi cient in the threecommunity area and to that end he has been on a team that has enriched the lives of thousands. I have never been a witness to any comment or remark that could be considered inappropriate by Councillor Zambuto, in fact he has been a champion of those in need and I promise you he has never been in favor or against any particular segment of the population. Councillor Zambuto, like all Board and Staff of the CAPIC organization takes great pride in helping others. Whatever has led to the recent criticism of Councilor Zambuto by some is not warranted in my opinion. Sincerely, Robert S. Repucci Wakefi eld, MA Resident backs Rana to lead Human Rights Commission The popular Speaker of the House of Representatives Bob DeLeo in his early campaigning days on Broadway with his supporters. As Speaker, he has earned the respect of his colleagues and the public. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 62 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Dear Editor: I am writing to encourage members of the Revere City Council to support the appointment of Dimple Rana as Executive Director for the Human Rights Commission during the next City Council meeting. As a Jewish resident of this city who is also a past president of the former Temple B’nai Israel in Beachmont, and as the mother of a Revere High School student, I am deeply concerned about a Revere family being targeted with swastikas. Sadly, this is only one of several incidents that highlight our city’s need for a Human Rights Commission, and for the Commission to be led by someone who is engaged and eff ective, who knows this community, and who has earned our trust. Dimple Rana is that person. Ms. Rana has proven, in both professional and volunteer roles, that she is dedicated to protecting and advancing the best interests of Revere and its residents. Her recent eff orts organizing and chairing the daily COVID-19 response meetings and coordinating with City departments and community groups throughout the city were instrumental in ensuring that Revere has been able to meet the needs of so many residents during this crisis. Revere’s Human Rights Commission will need an Executive Director who is well-versed on the issues facing Revere, and who will advocate for the rights of all residents. There is no one better qualifi ed for this role than Dimple Rana. Sincerely, Jamie Farrell For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Summer is Here!
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