THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 Page 3 Running unopposed: Cogliandro still campaigns for his vote By Barbara Taormina W ard 3 incumbent City Councillor Anthony Cogliandro is running unopposed in the upcoming election. Although he's heading back to his seat on the council, he’s still out holding signs and talking with the people in the neighborhoods he represents about their needs and concerns. Cogliandro is a people politician. "I am the type who shows up at your doorstep if you have an issue," he said in an interview with The Revere Advocate. "I like being the point person, I know who to call to get things done," he said. While he fi nds the role of ward councillor rewarding, he admits that the job of city councillor comes with high stakes. "I'm one of eleven people who has a say in how the city runs. When it comes to biolabs and $500 million high schools, those are things that bring a lot of pressure to the job," he said. Because of that pressure, Cogliandro is at every meeting possible when city business is on the agenda. Fellow councillors know him as someone who always does the homework and always meets with constituents when there's a plan or project in the works that could affect their quality of life. ANTHONY COGLIANDRO Ward 3 Councillor He said the city found more wetlands than anyone anticipated at Wonderland. "I was the only one to ask about the conservation commission's fi ndings," he said. As for the new high school, which is now being planned in Ward 3, Cogliandro said he opposed the Wonderland site. It wasn't because he favored one location over the other, it was because of the cost. "I couldn't see spending money that puts our city in the negative by millions of dollars. It was fi scally irresponsible," he said adding that fi nancial risk doesn't account for the $100 million eminent domain lawsuit the former owners of Wonderland are pursuing against the city. Cogliandro said the city needs to pause development and take the time needed to catch up with the recent expansion and population growth. He mentioned the police department which has 95 offi cers, and the chief says the city needs 135. However, he does welcome commercial development. "We defi nitely want more but where are they going to build?" he asked adding he frequently passes by the Sozio lot and wonders what's taking so long. "We need more commercial development but we have to be cautious about where it goes," he said. Many Revere residents know Cogliandro from his many years as an instructor at Revere Karate Academy. He said he uses a lot of his skills as a sixth-degree black belt on the council. He observes, listens and pays close attention to detail. He brings all of that to serving Ward 3, but also the city at large. "I ran for the council because I didn't want anyone else to move out of the city because they couldn't aff ord it," he said. The job as a city councillor has gotten more complicated but Cogliandro's motives have not. "My goal is always to do the right thing," he said. PATRICK KEEFE WINS KEY PUBLIC SAFETY ENDORSEMENT Revere Firefi ghters Local 926 Picks Pat for Mayor I n a statement released Wednesday afternoon, Revere Firefi ghters Local 926 announced their endorsement of Patrick Keefe in the race for Mayor of Revere. “The members of IAFF Local 926 have endorsed Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe in the November Election and are asking you to join us in keeping Revere safe and moving forward. Since becoming Acting Mayor, Patrick Keefe has ensured that Revere Firefi ghters have the resources to protect the citizens of Revere. Acting Mayor Keefe has approved the purchase of 3 new fi re trucks, continues to hire additional fi refi ghters and ensures adequate resources are always available. Acting Mayor Keefe has an open-door policy with the department and its members. Patrick Keefe’s commitment to ensuring the highest level of public safety makes him the Happy Columbus Day Anthony T. Zambuto Councillor-at-Large Pid P li i Paid Political Advertisement l A i best choice for Mayor this November.” 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 SAVE THE DATE JUAN JARAMILLO Candidate for Revere City Council at-large PRE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN DINNER DATE: Thursday, October 19, 2023 TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm LOCATION: Beachmont VFW, 150 Bennington Street, Revere DINNER WILL BE SERVED This is a FREE family-friendly event
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