THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 Page 3 Bricklayers Endorse Michelle Kelley in Latest Sign of Growing Support REVERE, May 19, 2023 – The Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3 Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island announced this week its endorsement of Revere AtLarge City Council candidate Michelle Kelley, citing her positive message and vision for Revere as reasons for their support. Kelley, running to bring a “neighborhood watch” approach to the Revere City Council, has been gathering support by vowing to instill honesty and accountability in city governance and letting voters know that their voices matter. “I’m thrilled and honored by the support of the working men and women of Local 3,” Kelley said in accepting the endorsement. “These folks go to their jobs every day doing honest work, and I will do the exact same thing for them and all the people of Revere once I’m elected to the City Council. This city is fore the city. Her tenacity and willingness to defend taxpayer interests played decisive roles in their endorsement process, union offi cials said. “Since we recognize and appreciate that you are truly a defender and a dedicated worker for peace, social justice, and equality for working men and women, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3 strongly and proudly endorses your candidacy,” Local 3 President/ SecretaryTreasurer Charles Raso wrote in MICHELLE KELLEY Candidate for Councillor-at-Large full of good people who deserve nothing less from their elected offi cials.” The union said that Kelley, a realtor and attorney, had already begun advocating for working families in the face of powerful interests with business bethe union’s endorsement letter. “We pledge our friendship, our support, and our hard work in making your election a success,” Raso wrote. A lifelong Revere resident and newcomer to electoral politics, Kelley announced her bid for an At-Large seat in May and has been building support, listening to voters and constructing a grassroots campaign. Running as an outsider who wants to make ReActing Mayor Keefe announces Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Program and Water Bill Relief Program A cting Mayor Patrick Keefe announced this week that the applications for the Elderly & Disabled Residents Tax Relief Program and the Water and Sewer Relief Program for Disabled Residents will be available in the City Treasurer’s Offi ce on the 2nd Floor of City Hall beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2023, and on the City of Revere Website (https://www.revere.org/departments/treasurer). The program is sustained by voluntary contributions from taxpayers who respond to the donation sheet included in each quarterly tax bill. The purpose of the program is to provide relief to elderly and/or disabled taxpayers and disabled water ratepayers who are having trouble paying their real estate taxes and water and sewer bills because of fi nancial hardship. “This program, funded by the generosity of Revere residents looking to extend a helping hand to those in need, is aimed at helping senior citizens and fi - nancially vulnerable individuals,” said Acting Mayor Keefe. “This program will provide some welcome relief for those who meet the criteria.” The “Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Program” has been in existence for several years. In order to qualify for the program, the taxpayer must be an owner-occupied resident of Revere and meet the following additional requirements to be eligible: 65 years of age or disabled as of July 1 of the Fiscal Year; be current with all real estate taxes, have income of no more than $30,000 per year if single or combined $50,000 per year for joint property owners. As part of the application, taxpayers should submit a statement of the extenuating circumstances that have created a hardship. The applications must be returned to the Treasurer’s Offi ce on or before August 7, 2023. The funds will be awarded to the neediest of applicants as determined by the Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Program Committee, which is comprised of the Chairman of the Board of Assessors, Treasurer and three citizens as required by M.G.L. C. 60, §3D. vere’s government more accountable to the people, she has found her message resonating in all pockets of the city. “People want change,” Kelley said. “They know they deserve more accountability and more transparency at City Hall, and I’m going to deliver that for them. I’m listening now because, once I’m elected, I’m going to be their voice.” Kelley said that, once in KELLEY | SEE Page 23 $2.95 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. 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