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Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 ASNGELO’ FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $4.899 Mid Unleaded $4.999 Super $5.549 Diesel Fuel $5.699 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 Diesel $5.149 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A  A Hours: Mon. - Tues. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM R ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Ron Clark announces candidacy for vacant Ward 5 City Council seat on Clark has confirmed that he will be on the ballot for the special election on July 19th, 2022. Ron is a lifelong resident of Revere and has lived in the Point of Pines his entire life. Ron is married to his wife of 30 years Marilyn and has fi ve children. They are also very proud of their fi ve beautiful grandchildren. Ron is proud to say his family now has 4 generations in Revere. Ron has served his community in many ways, most notably at the Point of Pines Yacht Club where he was elected Commodore for 9 years and in fact served in many other elected positions over 20 years. Change happens everywhere, but the rate of change and the detriments that come with change such as stress on our schools, public safety, traffic, and parking are beginning to overwhelm the neighborhoods of Ward 5. In fact, nowhere have the residents and is running for City Council because he believes that the residents should have a Councilor and a voice that speaks for them. Ward 5 voted for change in RON CLARK these changes impacted residents more than in Ward 5. Ron is a strong supporter of getting the Point of Pines fi re station under construction as soon as possible to ensure safety and fast response time for our Ward 5 residents. Ron believes in listening to November. Ron believes now is the time to continue that change. It is time for Ron Clark to bring his experience and his knowledge to ALL of Ward 5 where he will work towards bringing his constituents the highest quality of representation they deserve. Ron is a graduate of Northeast Regional Vocational School and has been employed as a Technology Manager for major corporations for over 40 years. Using these skills that he has learned, Ron, will create and maintain strong communication with the residents of Ward 5 and will make certain that they stay informed about projects and programs that will impact them directly. ~ GUEST COMMENTARY ~ Civil Discourse in the Era of Polarization By Sal Giarratani A few weeks past Mayor Brian Arrigo wrote a powerful commentary on the pages of the Revere Advocate. His piece titled “We’ve all gone mad...and just too far,” spoke truth to power. As Arrigo stated, “What tragedy must occur to bring us back together? What war must we fi ght to right our collective spirit of oneness? What heinous act will we have to witness? What storm will we need to weather together to bring us back together?” I agree with the mayor that America’s experiment of self-governance is being tested once again. Living in this age of polarization, the stakes are too high to maintain neutrality. Thanks to the echo chambers out there in our midst being fed by a media less intent on giving us news and facts and more intent on both dividing and pitting us against each other. Our elected offi cials in both parties act out against each other and all we get is a maddening crowd. There is a lot of sound and fury but most of it is meaningless. President James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, once observed that if men were angels there would be little need for government, which is why we have a constitution to follow. We are far lesser than angels and we see this fact every day. Lately, in the City of Revere, we see this national passion play at work. Civil discourse has given way to an explosion of passion. It has been seen recently at both City Council meetings and those of the Human Rights Commission. We need to listen more than talk. We need to maintain respect for opposing views. We should be able to listen and respond without going to the nuclear option. Words and actions must be respectful. We are all one people. We are all looking out for what is best for our nation, our state and here in this city, for ReGONEMAD | SEE Page 16 Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET

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