Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 22, 2022 Chelsea City Councilor Leo Robinson Officially Kicks Off Campaign for State Representative Huge crowd comes out in support of leo’s campaign for the newly created 11th Special to The Advocate C HELSEA, MA – Long-time Chelsea City Councilor and community activist, Leo Robinson, officially kicked off his campaign for State Representative in front of a packed crowd of supporters this week. Supporters both new and old joined to hear Leo’s vision for this newly created district. Included in the crowd were current Chelsea State Representatives Jessica Giannino and Dan Ryan, former State Representative Gene O’Flaherty, Sheriff Steve Tompkins, Everett J& $46 yd. S Landscape & Masonry Co. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $42 yd. $3 yd. We Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR GIFT PACKS UNDER $50 Celebrating our 50th Year! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Leo Robinson, candidate for State Representative, addresses his supporters at his campaign kickoff in Chelsea. School Committee Member Mike McLaughlin and many, many more. Below are remarks that were prepared for delivery by Councilor Robinson: Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Leo Robinson. I am the longest serving City Councilor Candidate for State Rep. Leo Robinson with State Rep. Jessica Giannino. Suffolk District Cigar Bundles starting at $49.95 ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection The candidate with Robert Pedi, of Local 22 Carpenter’s Union. in Chelsea, and I am announcing my candidacy for State Representative in the newly formed seat that has united all of Chelsea, as well as portions of Everett. It is with great pride and honor that I enter this race seeking to represent my lifelong hometown of Chelsea. I have dedicated my entire life to service and community, and I believe that this unique opportunity will allow me to continue giving back to the place I love to call home. Our next State Representative needs to know the unique challenges facing this district and have the experience and relationships necessary to deliver the results we so desperately need. For those of you who don’t know me or my story, I am a life-long Chelsea resident. After graduating Chelsea High School in 1968, I attended Burdett College. I also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and upon my return to the United States, launched my career as a public servant. I started coaching basketball in the Chelsea Youth League and prior to the re-organization Former CAPIC Executive Director Robert Repucci with candida t e Robinson. Leo of Chelsea city government, was elected for two terms to an Alderman At-Large. I then served on the Board of Chelsea Community Development as a commissioner for the Chelsea Housing Authority. I am currently a Councilor-At-Large and have served five terms as President of the City Council. I am co-founder and director, along with my brother Ronald, of the Lewis H. Latimer Society. I serve on the Board of Directors & Treasurer for the Chelsea Restoration Corporation and formerly as the President of the Community Action Programs Inter-City ROBINSON | SEE PAGE 7
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