THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, August 2, 2019 Page 13 STATE | FROM PAGE 2 ficiency with the increase of visitors to Everett due to Encore Boston Harbor. • $50,000 to create a new position in the City of Everett for a mental health clinician to assist with substance abuse, mental health and gambling addiction. • $100,000 to fund the renovation of the Connolly Center to expand senior services. As the Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, McGonagle has advocated for the following housing investments: • $116 million for the MassaELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 follow suit. Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio said it was a difficult decision. “Sometimes you’re torn between votes: You want to save taxpayers money, but you also want to be fair to the candidates,” she said. “We have to follow the process and keep the Primary.” Councillor-at-Large Peter Napolitano said he is “on the fence.” He also dispelled the notion that the city is flush with money from Encore Boston Harbor. “That money hasn’t come in yet,” said Napolitano. “The city is not fat on cash; it’s getting more expensive to conduct these elections; we’ve been struggling for the past two years.” Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone said although he is usually thrifty, Everett’s voting population deserves a Primary regardless of cost. “Voting is at the very heart of our democracy,” he said. Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin said he is concerned about there being a conflict of interest in voting on the matter, as all the councillors are up for reelection. “I don’t want to see any of my colleagues get blindsided in the future,” he said. However, Assistant City Solicitor Keith Slattery said he did not foresee a problem. “I don’t see a conflict; procedurally you’re alchusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) • $72 million for Public Housing Subsidies • $8 million for the Alternative Housing Voucher Program • $53.4 million for Homeless individual shelters “I am proud that this year’s state budget makes important investments in housing programs. The housing crisis that exists in Massachusetts today has widespread and adverse implications on our seniors, young people, and families,” said McGonagle. “I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues lowed to do this,” he said. “You’ll be voting as a body, not as individuals.” Councillor-at-Large Wayne Matewsky said there was no need for further discussion. “I don’t see any point in belaboring it; I do very well in a Prima- Live Performances | Dozens of Food Vendors Activities for the Entire Family | Beer Garden and the administration to reduce housing costs in the metro Boston area and to increase the supply of housing options.” Having been passed by the House and Senate, the legislation now goes to Governor Charlie Baker for his signature. In addition to being the Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, McGonagle sits on the Joint Committees on Transportation and Health Care Financing. McGonagle is in his third term as State Representative for the 28th Middlesex District. McGonagle may be reached at Joseph.McGonagle@mahouse.gov. ry so I have no problem,” he said. Council President Richard Dell Isola, Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon, Ward 2 Councillor Stephen Simonelli and Councillor-at-Large Michael Marchese also voted in favor of keeping the Primary.. Kaylee Federman Đặng Trường Phát Marcela Cruz Niu Raza Trung Quân (Vietnamese Idol) Also Performing:Lack Kay and The Righteous Liars; BảoCường; Minh Hằng; Lê Vũ; Duy Ái; Kim Ngân; Hoàng Vân; Ái My; Amy, Anna, Alana; Ngọc Diễm; Hoàng Thông; Phương Vi; Annabella; Remy; An Vy; Kim Loan; Đức Hiền; Thúy Điệp; Ngọc Minh; V-Pop Band; Brothers Band;Hồng Thi; Thuý Hằng; Kathy; Thủy Tiên; Thanh Tâm; Sao Mai; Kyle Đoàn; Hữu Thanh Vietnamese Kids Pageant Coordinator: Anh Le: (857)869-2525 240 North St Randolph MA SOUTH PARK www.MidAutumnLanternFestival.com FRI AUG 16 4 PM-10 PM SAT AUG 17 12 PM-10 PM SUN AUG 18 12 PM-9:30 PM Phone: 617-297-7392 BUY TICKETS NOW: $5.00 on our website/event page $7.00 at the door Sam Woolf Khang Le (Fashion Designer) (Top 5 American Idol) (Includes free raffle entry. Refer to website for details) Vendor & Sponsor Coordinator Khang Nguyen: 781-707-6397 Lynn Nguyen: 617-461-6351 Volunteer Coordinator Nghi Van: 857-241-0264
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