THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 Page 3 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ COUNCILOR FRED CAPONE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR MAYOR Dear Everett Residents, It is with great enthusiasm that I formally announce my candidacy for Mayor of the City of Everett. I am running for Mayor because I believe TOGETHER we can Build A Better Everett for ALL of us, based on respect for one another and with the goals of prosperity and inclusion for EVERY resident. I am proud to be from Everett. For me, there was never any doubt about the right place to live, operate a business, or start a family. The choice was always Everett. I even met my wife, Michele, 32 years ago during my first campaign for public office at her front doorstep– here in Everett. We will celebrate 27 years of marriage in June and have raised our family in this great city. My Everett roots continue to grow deeper and stronger every single day. The importance of giving back to the community and helping others has been a central theme throughout my entire life. My grandmother, Lena Navarro, was the person who first sparked my interest in community service. From a very young age, I watched her volunteer her time to many charitable causes. Even as a child, the importance of such efforts resonated within me. While a young man, I spent quite a bit of time with her at the Everett Armory, now known as the Connolly Center. Every time I visit the Connolly Center, it feels like a homecoming of sorts for me and brings back the wonderful memories I shared with my grandmother there. In my early twenties, I had the distinct honor and privilege to serve on the Everett Common Council representing the residents of Ward 6. I was elected to five consecutive terms, serving a total of 10 years. In 1994, I was elected President of the Council. During my tenure as a councilman, I chaired every major committee including Finance, Rules and Ordinances and Public Safety. After having served 10 years, I opted not to seek an additional term to spend all my free time with my then newborn son, Zachary, and shortly thereafter, my daughter, Gabrielle. In 2013, with your support, I returned to active public service as one of your city councilors and continue to serve in that capacity. Nearly my entire adult life, I have dedicated significant Fred Capone Candidate for Mayor time and personal resources to our city. My wife and I, over the past 23 years, have personally donated annual scholarships to deserving high school graduates, who reside in Everett. I have been active with the Italian American Association of Everett for over 33 years, having served as President, Director, and longstanding Scholarship Committee Chairperson. I am a member of the Board of Directors for the Everett Kiwanis and am the current Scholarship Committee Chairperson for the Saugus-Everett Elks. I have served as a Trustee for TriCity Mental Health, Chair of the St. Anthony’s Parochial School Board, and as a member of the St. Anthony’s Parish Finance Committee. I have also volunteered my time to many other civic activities and charitable organizations both in and outside of our community. Serving Everett as an elected official has been an honor and I thank you for the tremendous opportunity. As one of your representatives, I have always put your interests first and have always welcomed your input. Despite my best efforts, however, I have had some concerns along the way. Far too often, it seems that our residents are pushed to the side and ignored in the decision-making process. Not only is that NOT good government, it’s just wrong. Your tax dollars are spent without your input and decisions are made for you, without you. I firmly believe that a healthy amount of controlled development is beneficial to any community, but the unlimited, massive scale construction projects that are being allowed, often right in the middle of a residential setting, are overcrowding our neighborhoods, adding unnecessary congestion and overburdening our city’s infrastructure. The same few businesses and the same few friends seem to thrive, while everyone else struggles to just get by. Everett’s future is bright, but there is much more that needs to be done in the present. After 14 years of the same administration, the time has come for a change at City Hall so that ALL our voices are heard. Some of the important topics that we need to better address as a community are as follows: EDUCATION Providing a quality education is the best investment we can make in our youth and our collective future. Our schools continue to be overcrowded and our teachers overburdened. We, as a community, need to do more than the bare minimum to prepare our children for their futures. Additionally, we need more vocational opportunities for CAPONE | SEE PAGE 4 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,210 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,210 Household of 1 = $39,105 Household of 2 = $51,137 Household of 3 = $63,169 Household of 4 = $75,201 Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered. APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is May 28, 2021 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284
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