Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 31, 2025 Dear Friend, My parents came to Everett decades ago. My father was the son of Dutch and Irish immigrants, and my mother is Italian-American. They came here with the dream of owning a home and building a better life. They worked hard, raised a family, and taught me that service and sacrifice matter more than status or personal gain. Today, my wife Lisa and I are raising our children just a block from my parents’ home - where my mother still lives. In fact, many of our family’s milestones and occasions - including our traditional Italian Christmas Eve - are still celebrated in that house. Everett gave my family opportunity and belonging, and I’m running for mayor to make sure that promise endures for every family in our city. I’ve spent my life in public service because I believe government should work for everyone. Over many years, I’ve served our community as a Common Councilor, Alderman, and City Councilor, including as City Council President. I’ve also worked as a senior city administrator in Melrose, where I managed essential services, handled emergencies, and made sure residents came first. And as a labor attorney, I’ve fought for fairness and respect in the workplace. But after nearly two decades of the same leadership, City Hall has lost sight of who it serves. When $180,000 in improper longevity bonuses can be tucked away in the city budget with no accountability, it’s clear Everett deserves better. Government is intended to serve you, not itself. As mayor, my promise is simple: the people of Everett will always come before developers, insiders, or personal gain. That means higher standards at City Hall, fair hiring so residents have access to good jobs, safe and clean neighborhoods, and responsible growth that doesn’t leave anyone behind. Everett has always been a place where working families could put down roots, raise their kids, and build a better life. Everett can move forward and be a city of progress, opportunity, and community for everyone - but without all of the chaos and dysfunction of the current administration. I humbly ask for your vote on Tuesday, November 4th. R pen Ward 5 Councilor Candidate for Mayor CHANGE IS COMING For a ride to the polls please call 617-312-9488 VOTE ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 4th VANCAMPENFOREVERETTCOM .COM @VANCAMPENFOREVERETT @
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