Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 REELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 ro topped the ticket with 791 votes, easily defeating challenger Darren Costa by 363 votes. In Ward 4, Councillor Jimmy Tri Le was reelected with 754 votes over challenger Holly Garcia, who garnered 461 votes. “I know a lot of candidates say they are humbled by their election, but I really mean it. Let’s face it, I was lucky two years ago when Councillor McKinnon decided not to run and I was the only candidate left,” said Le. “I did my best to learn quickly about how to be a good councillor. I gave it my all and to receive a vote of confidence, like I did Tuesday, is indeed humbling.” Unlike the 2019 race, Ward 5 Councillor Rosa DiFlorio was not able to hold off returning challenger Vivian Nguyen. This year, Nguyen received 711 votes from Ward 5 residents to take DiFlorio’s seat on the council. DiFlorio finished the race with 442 votes. Ward 6 will have new representation under Al Lattanzi, who received 737 votes. His opponent, Ross Pietrantonio, finished with 385 votes. City Council President Wayne Matewsky ran unopposed and received 691 votes to represent Ward 1. Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins was also unopposed and garnered 772 votes. Seated from left to right are Maria and Felice Iantosca and Frank Sanfilippo. Standing from left to right are Filomena DiPierro, Giuseppe D’Agostino, Christine Falzarano and Maria Leo. Mayor Carlo DeMaria gave a victory speech. Mayor Carlo DeMaria celebrated with his family at Orsogna Plaza following Tuesday’s General Election. Campaign Manager Phil Melki and supporters Residents Michelle and Anthony Allen with the DeMarias Anthony and Amata Cucuzza School Committee The School Committee races were much tighter, particularly in the wards, where the average margin of victory was 66 votes. The closest race was in Ward 2 where Jason Marcus received 492 votes, sneaking by Caitlin Steinberg by a razor-thin margin of 24 votes. The Ward 3 race was decided by 29 votes with Jeanne Cristiano finishing with 598 votes and Samantha Hurley finishing with 569 votes. “First and foremost, I am humbled, honored and grateWard 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro with the DeMarias Caroline, Stacy and Carlo DeMaria ful to the voters of Ward 3 for allowing me this incredible opportunity to represent them on the Everett School Committee,” said Cristiano. “I am excited to bring a new, fresh perspective and a strong, independent voice to the Everett School Committee. It’s all about the kids and making sure they have all the tools in the toolbox to ensure lifetimes of success.” The spread was somewhat larger in Ward 6, where Michael McLaughlin topped the ticket in contested ward races. He finished with 603 votes to defeat Catherine Tomassi Hicks, who received 522 votes. The Ward 4 race had the largest margin of victory with 131 votes. In that race, challenger Michael Mangan received 637 votes to unseat incumbent Member Dana Murray who finished with 506 votes. In Ward 1, incumbent Member Millie Cardello was unopposed and finished with 657 votes. REELECTION | SEE PAGE 11
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