Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Guerline Alcy announces candidacy for City Councilor At-Large A s a long-time resident of Everett, Guerline Alcy has spent years fighting for the wellbeing of homeless teens, the elderly and anyone she comes in contact with that requires help in the city. Alcy is a tenacious and diligent professional, who is compassionate about people and passionate about service. Born in Haiti, Alcy arrived to the U.S. at the age of 11, with the hopes of carrying the importance of serving others. Her work history includes nine years at Everett City Hall, 12 years in the financial services industry, restaurant manager, and campaign manager. She is a wellknown and longtime warrior for children, youth, women, the elderly, and the community. For the last seven years, she has been a community organizer, working towards a better, stronger, and healthier environment in the City of Everett, informing families about available programs, assisting residents with housing, and other needs. Her love for helping to raise funds for several organizations; providing meals during the holiday seasons; and assisting those in need comes from her passion to serve. Alcy is also the Founder of Lyvia’s Foundation, located in Haiti that provides resources to assist people in need and obtain economic stability, as well as scholarships for disadvantaged kids to continue their education. She also promotes and helps fund sustainable farming projects in rural areas. “As your councillor-at-large, I will continue to fight on homelessness issues, working in collaboration with others to make sure the people that lives here can afford to rent and buy a home here and not be run out of the city by sky rocketed rent,” said Alcy. “I want to make sure that minority women also have an equal RMV FINES | FROM PAGE 2 ing fees to the RMV associated with driver’s license suspension cannot make partial payments towards license reinstatement. These fees can be substantial, and in some cases an inability to pay can hold back an individual from closing their pending criminal case and make the person unable to regain a valid license. The effects of this can ripple through their lives, impacting work and child care and even lead to additional court appearances. Under this proposal individuals would be permitted to enter into a payment plan of Guerline Alcy Candidate for Councillor-at-Large. opportunity to get leadership positions. Working on providing affordable after school programs for all kids. Making sure that everyone here has a voice and not be afraid to speak up. I love my community. Everett is a fun place to live. Let’s work together to make it a true welcoming place for everyone”. A proud mother of three sons. She is an avid real estate investor. She is an Executive Board Member of the Everett Democratic Committee, Executive Board Member of Integral Arts Everett, Advisory Board Member of the Everett Community Growers, Executive Board Member of the Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts. Alcy has received her Associate Degree in Legal Administrative Assistant from North Shore Community College and also attended New England College of Business and Finance. Lastly, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, traveling collecting arts and doing art shows. You can connect with her via e-mail at guerlineforeverett@ gmail.com, Facebook or cell at 857-326-1128. at least $25 per month toward the total amount owed. Upon payment the registrar may issue a conditional reinstatement of the license or right to operate a motor vehicle if the person is otherwise qualified to be granted said license or right to operate a motor vehicle. The partial payment system is a fair solution allowing defendants struggling financially a method to pay fines incrementally and reinstate their license sooner. On March 29, the Senate referred the bill to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Transportation, and the House concurred.
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