Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021 ~POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT~ Councillor DiFlorio announces re-election bid M y name is Rosa “Leo” DiFlorio, and I am seeking re-election as Everett’s Ward 5 City Councillor. I am running for re-election because I care deeply about the City of Everett and its residents. My years of experience representing the residents of Ward 5 enable me to represent your best interests at City Hall. My friends, family and co-workers live and work here, and all of us rely on a well-run city. That is why I initially ran for Common Council in 2005, and why the voters of Ward 5 elected me then and have since re-elected me for the past 16 years to represent them. I know the City of Everett because I am from here. My parents came to this country from Italy when I was 7 years old and faced racial discrimination and economic hardship, so I am well aware of the hardships faced by our immigrant population. My parents held to their principals that hard work, dedication and investment in the future of our family would ultimately allow us to achieve success and live the American dream. I have taught my children that those principals hold true. I attended the Everett Public Schools. My husband Michael and I have been married for 45 years and have raised our fi ve sons in this City. Our sons First Lady shares importance of female empowerment By Christopher Roberson F or First Lady Stacy DeMaria, being a woman also means being a champion for women’s rights and empowerment. “For years, women have been suppressed, their voices quieted, their ideas overlooked,” she said during the Association of Women in Ministry International Conference on September 26. “Thankfully, times have changed. It is time to stand up and empower all women.” DeMaria also spoke about the “integral role” of female ministry leaders. “They not only spread the Word of God, but they demonstrate how to be a part of God’s family,” she said. The Advocate gets RESULTS! Cedar impression half rounds “Look around the room, look at all these powerful, smart, beautiful women. They are role models. They are mothers, sisters, daughters, but most importantly, they are children of God.” She said that during the past Rosa DiFlorio Ward 5 Councillor attended the Everett Public School and went on to pursue higher education at colleges in Massachusetts. I also have fi ve grandchildren and, therefore, I am worried about how changes in the City of Everett may impact the lives of our new generation. I believe that Everett’s best days Stacy DeMaria First Lady several years, women have begun pursuing high-powered careers while caring for their families at the same time. “In today’s world, women do not have to choose between being a mother and a professional – that is progress,” said DeMaria. “Today, I stand before you as a woman, a woman with a career and a woman with a famFIRST LADY | SEE PAGE 16 Monogram D4 Double siding are ahead. If we work together with respect and equal opportunity for all, we will continue to bring growth and economic opportunity to our city and continue to be a model of excellence for the rest of the Commonwealth. Having served on the Committee for Immigrant Dialogue with a former State Senator, I have had extensive experience working with many immigrants on issues of equal opportunity and inclusiveness. From my fi rst days in offi ce, my constituents have expected me to represent those who cannot vote – the children of the City of Everett. A strong commitment to public education is critical because our children are our future and they are impacted by the quality of education we give them in our schools. However, funding from tax revenues alone does not support our COUNCILLOR | SEE PAGE 18 Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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