THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021 Page 7 D’Ambrosio announces senior campaign staff C andidate for State Senator Anthony D’Ambrosio hired seasoned political veterans Sydney Rachael Levin-Epstein as Campaign Manager, Lisa Stevens-Goodnight as Field Director and Maura McCarthy as SpeSMOKING | FROM Page 6 some communal and social experience.” Revere resident David Riccio, who owned a cigar bar in Boston for 30 years, said he supports allowing permits for smoking bars in Revere. “I recently sold my business and want to open a new cigar lounge in Revere, which I think is a world-class city,” said Riccio. If the smoking permits were voted down, Riccio said, customers and businesses would go to nearby communities where they are allowed. While no one questioned Abougalala’s commitment to the city, several people spoke against the amendment, noting the dangers of smoking hookah, and also that the approval of the amendment should not hinge on the character of one percial Assistant. “We are thrilled to announce that we are welcoming some of the strongest grassroots political advocates in Massachusetts to the D’Ambrosio team,” said D’Ambrosio. “They are experienced and commitson when three permits could be in play. “Everyone has talked about this gentleman, who is wonderful, but we don’t know the other folks who might come into this equation,” said Cheryl Sbarra of the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards. “We know this gentleman is upstanding and wants to do the right thing, but trying to create a variance for him is diff erent from amending a regulation.” The Board of Health was presented with a letter from 93 students from Revere High School’s Youth Health Leadership Council and the Power of Know Club opposing smoking bars in the city. The Board of Health voted 2-1 against allowing the smoking bars and hookah lounges, with Chair Nathalee Kong and Member Nezha Louaddi voting no, and Member Craig Castanza votted to our victory.” Levin-Epstein was the Deputy National Finance Director for Senator Ed Markey, where she helped secure $10M in funding CANDIDATE | SEE Page 15 ing to allow the change in regulations. All three members noted that it was a diffi cult decision. “It sounds like Saber is an outstanding gentleman and he has done so much for the city of Revere,” said Kong. “Unfortunately, I can’t amend a law based on one person’s personality. I have to look at it from all aspects.” Louaddi noted the adverse health eff ects of smoking hookah in casting her no vote. “We thank the Revere Board of Health for saying no to smoking bars in our community,” said Elni Lopez de Jesus, a student at RHS and a member of the Youth Health Leadership Council. “We are already inundated with vapes. We don’t need another business profi ting from addiction. We are young and need to grow up in a healthy community. Thank you for taking our voice into account." SAVINGS NOW & DOWN THE ROAD! Auto Loans as low as 1.99% PURCHASE or REFINANCE Apply FAST at massbaycu.org or call (617) 269-2700 APR* DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We offer a Winter Inspection Service that includes: • Oil Filter Change • Anti-Freeze Check • Complete Safety Check Only $39.95 2012 KIA SPORTAGE All Wheel Drive, Most Power Options, Runs Great, Only 95K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME! $11,900 Financing Available! 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com (Most vehicles) 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA Loaded, Leather Interior, Just Serviced, Warranty, Runs Beautiful, Only 160K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy For Your Vehicle! $5,995 We Pay Cash AUTOTECH SOUTH BOSTON – EVERETT – QUINCY – SEAPORT *APR=Annual Percentage Rate. APR includes a .25% discount for automatic payments. 1.99% APR is for terms up to 48 months. Monthly payment is $21.69 per $1,000 borrowed. 2.24% APR without automatic payments. Monthly payment without automatic payments is $21.80 per $1,000 borrowed. Other rates and terms are available. Up to 105% financing based on NADA retail value. Qualification restrictions apply. Rate, term, and approval based on credit worthiness. Rates are subject to change without notice. Federally insured by NCUA Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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