THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Page 17 REQUIREMENTS | FROM Page 1 tion in search of a problem,” said Gravellese. “I don’t remember us ever having an issue in the city. The standards statewide are one year, so citywide, I get that, but I do want to bring up some unintended consequences.” Some of those consequences included the aforementioned ward redistricting, as well as the status of college students who may originally be from Revere who return to the city and may have their college town listed as their primary residence but want to get involved in city politics. “I just think that the voters are smart enough to elect someone who does or does not have a vested interest in the community,” Gravellese said. “I don’t necessarily have a problem citywide; there is precedent, but doing it based on the wards makes no sense.” Rotondo noted that there have been cases in the past where people have run for offi ce in Revere while not living in the city. “At one point or another, there have been various councillors who have lived in Nahant, so this is something that is vitally needed,” said Rotondo. Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said he has no issue with the proposed ward council residency requirement. “Requiring someone to live in the ward for one year, what’s wrong with that?” he said. “Don’t you want to elect a person who knows the area they are representing?” KITCHEN CABINETS To Look Like New 508-840-0501 FURNITURE STRIP & FINISH Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma Gina S Soldano REALTOR® ABR®, AHWD, e-PRO®, GREEN, MRP®, PSA®, SFR®, SRES®, SRS® Broker/Associate Millennium Real Estate 291 Ferry Street, Everett, MA 02149 (857) 272-4270 Gina.Soldano@era.com gsoldanorealtor.com AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Frank’s House Painting 781-289-0698 “PROPER PREP MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE” - F. FERRERA • Exterior FREE ESTIMATES --- FULLY INSURED • Interior • Ceiling Dr. • Paper Removal • Power Wash • Carpentry
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