THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020 Page 15 REPRESENTATIVE | FROM PAGE 5 munity fi rst. With the help of Local 1505, we will go to all corners of the district and reach as many voters as possible before the September primary.” About Jessica: Jessica began her career in politics as a City Councilor At-Large for HELP WANTED the City of Revere in 2012. In that time, she has worked on countless issues that impact the daily lives of the citizens of Revere, as well as ordinances that will impact generations to follow. In 2013 her inclusive style and strong leadership qualities prompted her colleagues to elect her Vice President of the Council. In 2016 and 2018, Jessica had the honor of serving as City Council President. During that time, she worked to ensure the agenda maintained a balance between protecting and growing the city’s economic base, without compromising the quality of city services to residents. Jessica believes it is her responsibility to ensure that Revere’s government is accountable to the people, fi nancially responsible and forward thinking. REVERE HOUSING AUTHORITY STATE LEASED HOUSING MANAGER Description: The Leased Housing Manager is a highly visible position responsible for the proper Voucher Program (AHVP), and Department of Mental Health Service Program (DMHRSP) State rental assistance programs. Responsibilities: • Interpreting program regulations. • Customer Service to tenants and landlords. • Ensuring Proper implementation of program changes and meeting DHCD deadlines. • Prepare required documents for new lease-ups. • Prepare rent reasonableness for new lease-ups and rent increase requests. • Submission of Reasonable Accommodation Requests to the Executive Director for approval. • Monthly balancing of landlord’s housing assistance payments and reporting monthly requisitions to DHCD and R.H.A. accounting department(s). • Conducting conferences with tenants and landlords who are not in compliance with the Lease or Voucher Payment Contract. • Collection of Section 8 and State Rental Assistance Programs Retro Rent for monies owed to R.H.A. • Prepare and submit waiver requests to DHCD for rent requests that exceed programs ceiling rent limit. housing regulations. Must possess a demonstrated ability to accurately complete requires a well-organized professional who can work independently and exercise good Systems are preferred, but not required. A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Salary range: $50,000 - $54,000 Contact Information: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Carlos Lopez, Executive Director, Revere Housing Authority, 70 Cooledge Street, Revere, MA 02151 July 10, 2020 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS.....Move right into this beautifully renovated condo alternative, new kitchen with granite counters, island and stainless steel landscaped yard and oversized garage with electric door opener. View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. Dear Recently, Recreational-vehicle (or RV) travel has become a very popular option among U.S. retirees over the past few decades and is probably one of the safest and most convenient ways to get away this summer. Because it’s a small home on wheels, RV travel will allow you to distance yourself from crowds of people and reduce your risk of COVID exposure that comes with other forms of travel, i.e. air/train travel, hotel/Airbnb lodging and eating in restaurants. But there are still risks – especially in public places like gas stations, shared restrooms and picnic areas – so exercise caution. If you’ve never traveled by motor home or RV, here are a few tips to consider. Renting an RV To help you determine the RV size and model you need for your trip, consider your budget, destination and the number of travelers. If it’s just you and your husband, and you’re visiting several locations and driving lots of miles you may want a smaller motor home with better fuel economy. But if you’re taking other family members or friends, you may want a larger RV with slide outs and more sleeping areas. See GoRVing.com for a breakdown of all the diff erent types of RVs available today. To locate an RV rental dealer near you visit CruiseAmerica.com, one of the largest RV rental companies in the world or search the Recreation Vehicle Rental Association at RVRA. org. Or use peer-to-peer RV rental sites like RVshare.com or Outdoorsy.com, which are usually a little cheaper. Rental costs will vary greatly depending on what you choose and how far you drive, ranging anywhere from $50 up to $500 per day. When renting a rig, be sure you get detailed instructions from the owner or rental company on how to use the RV’s systems, including the generator, air-conditioning, leveling, slide outs, electric and entertainment, as well as how to empty waste tanks and refi ll fresh water. You should also know that because of COVID-19, most RV rental companies are vigilant about cleaning and disinfecting their units. But if you want to be extra safe, the CDC off ers tips at CDC. gov/COVID19 – type “Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home” in the search bar. Trip Planning Tips It’s always wise to map out your trip route and reserve your campgrounds in advance, especially now during the pandemic, because some campgrounds and RV parks, as well as local, state, and national public parks may be closed or operating with restrictions. A free tool that can help you plan your trip is Roadtrippers.com, which lets you plot out routes, calculate mileage and travel time, and will identify RV campgrounds, points of interest and restaurants along the way. You should also consider becoming a Good Sam Club member (GoodSam.com/club, $29/year), which provides access to its webbased trip planner, camping and fuel discounts, and a copy of the Good Sam Guide Series that features detailed information on more than 12,000 private RV parks and public campgrounds. Most RV parks rent spaces on a nightly or weekly basis with rates typically ranging from $30 to $50 per night, however some in city and country parks may be $10 or even free. RV parks can also range from rustic facilities with limited or no utility hookups, as are more often found in state and national parks, to luxury resorts with amenities that rival fi ne hotels. For fi rst-time RV renters, staying at a fully loaded RV park or campground with full hookups, a dump station, and staff on site is highly recommended. Look at Kampgrounds of America (KOA.com) or ReserveAmerica.com to browse the accommodations. For more safe travel tips this summer, visit Coronavirus.gov – click on “specifi c resources for travelers.” Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. HELP WANTED RV Travel Tips in the Summer of COVID Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on RV travel for novices? My husband and I have been cooped up all spring and summer because of the coronavirus and would like to take a trip using a rented RV but could use some tips and want to be safe. Recently Retired
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