THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 Page 11 Acting Mayor Keefe announces Revere Budget Office receives International Certificate of Achievement cting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. this week announced that the Government Finance Offi cers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certifi cate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Revere for its annual comprehensive fi nancial report for the fi scal year ending June 30, 2022. The report has been judged by A an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its fi nancial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and fi nancial report~ OP-ED ~ On the Campaign Trail the way, only in an attempt to disrupt vital city functions. We broke ground on a new Point of Pines fi re station and we just completed a brand new state of the art public works facility. We continue to invest in our community’s infrastructure and our educational programs and we continue to enhance our youth and senior services. We are almost ready to unveil our new Robert J. Haas Wellness center. We have had great days and festivals celebrating successes, our cultures, traditions, holidays and held wonderful pubBy Patrick Keefe T his week marks exactly six months since I took on the role as Mayor for our City. While offi cially the title is “Acting Mayor,” the duties and the responsibilities of this role are every bit as real. As I said at the outset, “Acting” means “Action.” Some might wonder about the value of six months experience running a municipality like Revere. Well, let me put it this way, from day one you learn quickly to become alert and decisive. So six months into my duty as Acting Mayor, we are safe and sound. Revere continues to move forward and thrive. Any concerns about transition or an absence of leadership were quickly dismissed. As acting mayor I passed a budget that the City Council approved with less than.001 percent change. We have staff ed vital city positions specifi cally in our public safety and public works departments—despite the eff orts of my opponent to challenge every move along lic events. We have had our share of tough days where we lost friends and family and have grieved together. We have had fi res, fl oods and water breaks. We’ve had disputes and disagreements, and we’ve had the satisfaction of overcoming all of these challenges through patient and level-headed judgment. Yes, we have experienced all that you would expect in a normal term as mayor. I’ve seen my fair share. Plain and simple I have served you with less than 4 weeks notice, with one hand tied behind my back, I am doing the job and doing it well. My parents taught me the value of an honest day’s work. I will always show up to put in the time, energy and eff ort this role requires. You should expect nothing less from your Mayor. All of the work of a full-term Mayor has been done and will continue to be done. The record never skipped a beat and we intend on playing the music through the next 4 years. I look forward to earning your vote this November 7th. ing, and its attainment represents a signifi cant accomplishment by a government and its management. “I am tremendously proud of our Chief Financial Offi cer Richard Viscay and his coordination of the City’s annual fi nancial audit by its independent auditors,” ACHIEVEMENT | SEE Page 13 Saint Anthony’s Flea Market 250 Revere St., Revere Indoor Flea Market Saturday, November 11th from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM ~ Admission Only .50 Cents ~ FREE COFFEE & TEA * FULL KITCHEN NEW DEALERS WELCOME For info, call Lynda: (781) 910-8615 Watch for our December 9th Flea Market!
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