THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 Page 15 VICTORY | FROM Page 14 ruccio, 88. In Winthrop the unoffi cial tally had Turco with 1,385, Fucillo with 405 and Caruccio with 378. The unofficial tally of 2,800 votes cast in the special election fell signifi cantly short of the nearly 4,700 cast in the Democratic primary. The 19th Suff olk District comprises all of Winthrop and Ward 1, Precincts 1 and 2; Ward 2; Ward 3, Precincts 2 and 3; and Ward 5, Precinct 3 in Revere. “I want to thank the people of Winthrop and Revere for their confi dence and I want to thank them for their support,” said Turco. “Whether you voted for me or whether you didn’t vote for me, I pledge I’m going to work every day to make you proud that I’m your state representative.” Turco said he wants to hear from all his constituents, whether they agree with his positions or not. “The only way I can be an eff ective representative is to get Standing, from left to right, are brother-in-law Michael Balian, sister Michele Balian and family friend Angela Briasco. Sitting, from left to right, are niece Jianna Balian, nephew Lucas Balian and John Briasco of Saugus. sound, honest feedback from the people,” he said. Turco said he will work to be a leader on several of the issues he has sounded off on during the campaign, including the need for improved vocational education, substance use disorder and mental health issues, and environmental concerns, especially those dealing with the Wheelabrator waste facility on the Saugus/Revere line. “I’m proud of the work I did as the president of the Revere Beach Partnership dealing with the environmental disaster that is Wheelabrator and the damage it has done to the people of our area,” said Turco. “The new bill that just got signed by the governor has environmental justice provisions Kristin Pisco and Grace Fleuriel said Turco is one of the hardest working guys that they know. that [former state Representative] RoseLee Vincent proudly pushed and got into law, and I look forward to working with [State Representative Jessica] Giannino and [State Senator Joseph] Boncore to take a public stand. “Environmental justice means nothing if we allow this monstrosity and environmental destroyer to function in this area with reckless abandon.” Fucillo, 22 and a senior in college, thanked those who voted for him and said he would be running for offi ce again. “It’s a real learning experience and I couldn’t be more proud of my team,” said Fucillo. Candidate Richard Fucillo Jr., who is unenrolled, outside of Beachmont Veterans Memorial School during Tuesday’s State Election; from left to right are girlfriend Samantha Skobeleff , candidate Fucillo, sister Anna, dog Pirate, 15, and mother Cathleen Clark. Not pictured: Campaign Manager Makar Kirikov. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Richard Fucillo Jr. and his girlfriend, Samantha Skobeleff, waved in front of Beachmont Veterans Memorial School on Tuesday. Supporters Malcolm Hotchkiss and Skyllar Mulvanney with Turco’s children, son Rosario “Sonny,” 15, son Matteo, 4, son Joseph, 12, State Rep.-Elect Jeff rey Turco, in back, son Dominic, 10, daughter Mary, 14, wife Melissa, daughter Grace, 8, and John Briasco of the Laborers’ Local 22 Union. Richard Leonard and Eric Lampedecchio of Revere said Turco is the only candidate with roots in both Revere and Winthrop. Republican State Rep. candidate Paul Caruccio with supporter Neil Paulson wave during Tuesday’s State Election. Jeff rey Turco waved to passing cars on Everard Street. Shown from left to right are Charles Evans, Richard Stangle, Donald Cirelli, Andrew Lafontant and Skyllar Mulvanney.
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