THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 15, 2023 Page 9 ~ political Announcement ~ Holly Garcia Announces Candidacy for Ward 4 City Council Holly Garcia H ello Everett! My name is Holly Garcia and I am once again running for City Council Ward 4 for our great city that has always meant so much to me. My grandparents were lifelong residents of Everett. I moved here when I was 12 years old and I quickly became involved in all of the opportunities available to me. I graduated from Everett High School in 2009 having 14 years of perfect attendance. I continued my studies and graduated from Southern New Hampshire University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies and again in 2015 with a Masters in Psychology. Since I fi rst ran for the City Council Ward 4 seat in 2021, I graduated from law school. During my time at Massachusetts School of Law I was the president of the Student Bar Association and the Diversity Alliance. I also participated in the warm meals program where we would deliver food to residents living in the local YMCA. I was honored to receive the dean’s award at my commencement ceremony for all of my involvements in extracurricular activities. Community service is and always will be my passion and I have continued to pour hours of my free time into many great organizations here in Everett. I’ve been the chairperson for the Everett Citizens Foundation since its formation in 2019 and I am now also the chairperson for the Everett Youth Commission and the third Vice President for the E Club. I’m a lifetime memFor Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ber with Girl Scouts, a Cadette troop leader for the Everett Service Unit and I was chosen to be a national council delegate for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. I’m also the faith formation director for Immaculate Conception and the head coach of the Everett High School Varsity Hockey Cheerleading team. I’m pursuing my goal to be a city councilor now to bring back representation to our neighborhood. For more than a year, Ward 4 has had no representation on the Everett City Council because the incumbent city councilor has been barred from attending meetings due to serious charges before him. It’s time for us to move past this ugly episode and bring back our neighborhood’s voice to the City Council. I will vote in favor to lower taxes, make aff ordable housing truly aff ordable, creating a solution for parking and resolve the overcrowding issues that our schools are faced with. I’m also an advocate for overcoming addiction and as a city we do need to improve the availability of resources for those in recovery. I strive when it comes to communication, honesty and transparency. I am the best candidate to act as a representative to make informed and responsible decisions for the interests of our entire ward. Pride, positivity and professionalism are three words that best describe me and I’m eager to contribute my skills and ideas to the entire council if elected to this position. I respectfully ask that you all please consider electing me, Holly Garcia for Everett City Council Ward 4 on Tuesday September 19th Thank you! . Holly Garcia E-mail: holly4everett@gmail.com Facebook: Holly Garcia for Everett City Council Ward 4 Let’s elect a current businessman to approve the proper decisions for our seniors, children and taxpayers to benefit us all. It’s Time For A New Voice. Together We Can Do Better! Councillor-at-Large MERCURY RECOVERY PROGRAM Mercury is an element that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. Mercury is found in products such as: Joe Pierotti, Jr. (Paid Pol. Adv.) Thermostats Thermometers Mercury Switches Fluorescent Lamps Please contact your local Board of Health or Department of Public Works for information on where to safely dispose of these items. SPONSORED BY VOTE
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