THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2023 Page 3 Councillor McKenna, State Rep. Turco and Democratic Whip Clark’s representatives work together to protect Revere’s coastal communities Revere DPW AFSCME Local 880 Employees and Crossing Guards Endorse Dan Rizzo for Mayor O n Monday, July 24, 2023, the Revere Public Works Department AFSCME Local 880 and Traffi c Supervisors (Crossing Guards) voted overwhelmingly to support and endorse Dan Rizzo for mayor. In a statement, Dan thanked the members of the Department of Public Works and said that their confi dence in his ability to lead is not only important for them, but for our community’s neighborhoods and residents as well. He pledged to work together with them to streamline city services and hold City Hall accountable for the delivery of the many projects and repairs that represent the lion’s share of what he Shown from left to right: Policy District Director for Democratic Whip Katherine Clark Wade Blackman, District Director for Democratic Whip Katherine Clark Kelsey Perkins, Ward 1 City Councillor/City Council President Pro Tempore Joanne McKenna and State Representative Jeff rey Turco discussed the eff ects of coastal fl ooding along the seawall in Beachmont last Thursday morning. By Tara Vocino R epresentatives from Democratic Whip Katherine Clark’s offi ce, Ward 1 City Councillor/City Council President Pro Tempore Joanne McKenna and State Rep. Jeff rey Turco met last Thursday morning on Leverett Avenue to discuss how to handle the crumbling seawall. Representative Turco and Councillor McKenna held a meeting on Short Beach to discuss the damaged seawall alongside members from Congresswoman Clark’s offi ce. The Beachmont community has raised concerns over the long-standing issue surrounding the solidity of the seawall. The structural integrity of the wall has weakened over the years, and after many storms, there is apparent maintenance that needs to be done. The goal is to be proactive and prepared; they must not wait for an emergency to tell them that something has to be done. The seawall needs to be done out of necessity to protect and preserve Revere DAN RIZZO Candidate for Mayor referred to as “quality of life issues” that our residents depend on our DPW for. neighborhoods. “This work for the seawall has been a long time coming, and it’s a very important issue of safety for the people of Beachmont,” said McKenna. The seawall runs parallel to the shoreline as it transitions from the beach to the road. SEAWALL | SEE Page 5
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