THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 15, 2022 Page 7 CORNELIO | FROM PAGE 6 Cornelio during public participation. “He’s always been respectful and professional when I’ve spoken to him,” resident Bill Thompson said. “Do the right thing for a ‘yes’ vote if you think he deserves it – he needs six ‘yes’ votes.” But contrary to Cornelio’s supporters, the controversial city clerk is embroiled in a defamation lawsuit with Mayor Carlo DeMaria, who is suing him for alleged statements that he made prior to the 2021 election to Everett Leader Herald journalist/publisher/editor Joshua Resnek, who is currently testifying in ongoing depositions for the lawsuit. In Resnek’s deposition statements – currently being published in the Everett Advocate – Resnek admits to meeting with Cornelio, Cornelio’s parents and Boston Globe reporter Andrea Estes for two hours at a Malden restaurant after Mayor DeMaria’s lawsuit was fi led. Resnek claimed, in two stories and editorials leading up to the 2021 primary and general election, that Cornelio said that the mayor was extorting him, among other allegations, into paying the mayor $96,000 for a Corey Street land deal. Resnek admitted during depositions that his quotes from Cornelio were fabricated and he never asked for any information for his claims against the mayor. During Cornelio’s deposition it was discovered that the city clerk attempted to take a leave of absence from his job on a paternity leave during the birth of his child, attempting to write out a City Council docIn his acceptance speech, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio thanked his family members and supporters who advocated for a fi veyear reappointment. At the City Council meeting, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio was represented by Attorney John Tocci, Esq. (right). ument which, if signed by the City Council president, would allow the 12 weeks leave he was requesting. The city does not allow for paternity leave. Another issue that arose was Cornelio’s attempt to circumvent the City Council by trying to pass a Home Rule petition to the state legislature for lifetime tenure as city clerk. The city charter does not allow for lifetime tenure for the city clerk’s position. Following the City Council’s vote, Cornelio’s mother, Margaret, said she and her husband, Antonio, are happy with the results. “A lot of people have come to me telling me how much he helped them,” Margaret Cornelio said. “He’s the most genuine, hardworking guy around.” (Editor’s Note: James Mitchell contributed to the story.) 2.55 CD The k se you like to see. Open a 3- egions highest rates. se you li Stop into one o anches to open an account. en a 3egion into one o Member FDIC | Member DIF *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is subject to change without notice. Fixed rate term Certificate of Deposits accounts, rates are guaranteed for the length of the term. Minimum deposit to open account and to obtain the APY is $500 unless otherwise specified. APY is based on principal and interest remaining in the account for a period of one year. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. For consumer accounts only. No out of state deposits. ECB NOW Checking Account is requested.
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