THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 25, 2025 Page 3 ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 provide effi cient city services to keep our streets clean, our neighborhoods safe, and our parks well-maintained for families to enjoy.” “We’re happy with how the signature drive went and have a lot of helpful volunteers,” DeMaria’s campaign manager, Avery Smith, added. “A lot of small businesses have also been helpful.” “In just a short time, our campaign collected hundreds of signatures and was the fi rst to quality for the ballot, despite a later start,” Van Campen said. “We’ve knocked on hundreds of doors, connected with voters across the City and are building a growing team of volunteers in every ward. When I decided to run, I committed to a people-powered grassroots campaign for change. A little over a month in, one thing is clear, Everett is ready for the kind of change that puts people fi rst and moves us forward. People are ready for change that improves their lives by fi xing our overcrowded schools, tackling traffi c, strengthening City services, making Everett more livable for everyone and restoring transparency and trust in City Hall.” Candidates for five City Council seats at-Large include current at-Large Councillors John Hanlon, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Michael Marchese, Katy Rogers and Stephanie Smith and Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky. The other candidates are Matthew Costello, Jean Daniel and Tina Oliveri and possibly Costa. With Van Campen running for Mayor and Matewsky running at-Large, Ward 1 and 5 seats are open. Candidates for Ward 1 are Michele Capone, wife of former councillor Fred Capone, and former City Councillor and current Assistant City Clerk Peter Napolitano. Candidates for Ward 5 are Joseph Gaff and former Councillor Vivian Nguyen, who was defeated by Van Campen in 2023. In Ward 2 the candidates are challenger Balwinder Singh Gill and current Councillor Stephanie Martins. In Ward 3 the candidates are current Councillor Anthony DiPierro and Maria Russell. In Ward 4 the candidates are current Councillor Holly Garcia and Cynthia Salazar. In Ward 6 the race is a rematch of the 2023 election, when challenger Peter Pietrantonio defeated incumbent Alfred Lattanzi. This year the roles are reversed. ELECTION | SEE PAGE 7 * Life-Long Resident * Dedicated Family Man * US Navy Veteran * Experienced City Councillor “Everett is on the threshold of unprecedented growth and development. Vote to elect an experienced leader for a changing city” PETER A. NAPOLITANO COUNCILLOR, WARD 1 Sponsored by the Committee to Elect Peter A. Napolitano. Contact us at 617-389-7340, panward1@aol.com, or Facebook SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM Elect
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