THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEMbER 19, 2025 Page 3 ~ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Ralph DeCicco Announces Candidacy for Revere School Committee At-Large I’m Ralph DeCicco, a proud graduate of Revere Public Schools. I am married and a parent of two children who have gone through the system, one currently attending and one a 2024 RHS graduate now in college. The School Committee’s structure has been modified to include two at-large members, six ward members, with the Mayor retaining the Chair position. I respectfully request your support as I am running for one of the two At-Large seats on the Revere School Committee because I believe every student in our city deserves a safe, inclusive, and future-ready education. I will be the second name on the ballot. • Proven Experience, Deep Commitment Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to serving Revere’s students and families through active roles in both our schools and the broader community, including: Past President, Paul Revere Innovation School PTO Past Member, Paul Revere Innovation School Governing Board Chair, Revere Commission on Disabilities (since 2017) Access Specialist, Massachusetts Office on Disability (Since 2024) Present Vice President, Holy Name Society at St. Mary’s Church • Empowering the Next Generation Our students are a powerful, untapped resource. I want to create opportunities for them to be more involved in city government and civic life — building pride, leadership, and real-world skills that will shape Revere’s future. “Let’s Build a Stronger Future Together” I’m ready to listen, to lead, Ralph DeCicco Candidate for School Committee • Focused Priorities for Our Schools If elected, I will: Expand educational programs and electives — especially for students with disabilities — to ensure college, career, and life readiness. Strengthen school safety through collaboration with students, families, staff, and city leadership. Improve communication and transparency across all platforms to keep families informed and engaged. Explore cost-saving transportation solutions to reduce reliance on expensive outsourcing. Fight for full funding of the new Revere High School at the Wonderland site — without cutting corners or compromising on quality. Lawrence A. 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I will be the second name on the ballot. • Contact & Follow • Email: commt.2.elect. ralphdecicco@gmai l.com • Facebook: Committee to Elect Ralph DeCicco for Revere School Committee • Instagram: @ralphd77 • Phone: 781-309-7271 Committee To Elect Ralph DeCicco for Revere School Committee RACE | FROM Page 1 though modest at 8.09%, reflected the local community’s engagement, as 428 ballots were cast from a pool of 5,293 registered voters. Kathryn Schulte-Grahame led the race with 208 votes, or 48.60%, followed closely by Jacqueline G. Monterroso who earned 166 votes, or 38.79%. Meanwhile, Michael F. Toto Jr. garnered 53 votes, or 12.38%, and there were no write-in votes in the race. Breakdown of Precincts The voting was spread across three precincts, each showing different patterns of support for the candidates. In Precinct 1, located at Beachmont School 1-1, Schulte-Grahame performed strongly, securing 101 votes (59.06%) of the 171 ballots cast. Monterroso followed with 58 votes (33.92%), while Toto trailed with just 12 votes (7.02%). Moving to Precinct 2, also at Beachmont School, Schulte-Grahame maintained her lead with 65 votes (45.45%) of the 143 ballots cast. Monterroso came in second with 44 votes (30.77%), and Toto earned 34 votes (23.78%). In Precinct 3, held at American Legion Post 61, Monterroso surged ahead, receiving 64 votes (56.14%) of the 114 ballots cast. Schulte-Grahame, however, was not far behind with 42 votes (36.84%), while Toto’s share dropped significantly to just 7 votes (6.14%). A Close Race The results from these three precincts set the stage for a highly competitive final election. Schulte-Grahame’s overall lead across the wards, including a strong performance in Beachmont ward 1, precinct 1, positioned her well for the next round. However, Monterroso’s ability to perform strongly in the final precinct, where she narrowly edged out Schulte-Grahame, showed her capacity to rally support in key areas. Toto’s performance, while not enough to move forward, demonstrated that there is a segment of voters who are looking for alternative options, with his strongest showing in Beachmont ward 1, precinct 2. Next Steps The preliminary results indicated that Schulte-Grahame and Monterroso will advance to the final election, as they received the most votes. The September 16th vote is just the beginning of what promises to be a heated campaign as both candidates prepare for the final showdown on November 4th.
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