THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2023 Page 5 Whip Clark celebrates Disability Pride Month, federal investment in special education services T his week, Democratic Whip Congresswoman Katherine Clark (Fifth District of Massachusetts) recognized Disability Pride Month with a tour of Perkins School for the Blind’s Watertown campus. Alongside students and faculty members, Congresswoman Clark discussed how Congress can continue to support Americans with disabilities and celebrated a $15 billion investment in special education that Democrats secured in this year’s federal budget. “For nearly 200 years, PerShown above, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark is shown at Perkins School for the Blind’s Watertown campus. kins has opened doors of opportunity — empowering students with a high-quality education and a pathway to independence,” said Congresswoman Clark. “Inspired by Perkins’ life-changing service to children and young adults with disabilities, Democrats are fi ghting to break down barriers and create a more just, more accessible America for all. With a gamechanging $15 billion investment in special education secured through this year’s federal budget, we are moving closer to making that goal a reality.” Candidate for Office list of certified nomination papers W ith election season heating up and the list of candidates continuing to grow, tracking candidates and campaigns can be confusing. Dozens of people have pulled papers with the intention of running for office. But it’s not official until candidates are certifi ed which means nomination papers are returned with 50 signatures validated by the elections department. Candidates have until August 1 to return completed papers. As of the last week in June, the following candidates have been certifi ed: Mayoral Race Patrick Keefe* Gerry Visconti* Steven Morabito* Dan Rizzo* Cheryl A. Whittredge Councillor-At-Large race Anthony Zambuto* Stephen Damaino* Anthony Parziale* Marc Silvestri* Michelle Kelly* Alexander Rhalimi* Donald Martelli* Wayne D. Rose Juan Pablo Jaramillo Robert J. Haas, III For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Joseph Maglione Christian A. Majano Ortez Edward J. Almeida Ward 1 Council race Joanne McKenna Brian Averback Ward 2 Council race Ira Novoselsky* Danielle Osterman Sandro D. Anaya, Jr. Ward 3 Council race Anthony Cogliandro* Ward 4 Council race Paul Argenzio* Herby Jean-Baptiste John H. Burgess Ward 5 Council race Angela Guarino Sawaya* Ralph Celestin* Randall Mondestin Ward 6 Council race Christopher Giannino* School Committee Race Jacqueline Monterroso* Anthony Caggiano* Stacey Brondson-Rizzo Frederick A. Sannella Anthony Mattera John F. Kingston Aisha Milbury-Ellis *Certifi ed Nomination Papers Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! m WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810
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