Thursday, November 10, 2011
Mark Arena lost by only 36 votes for a spot on the city council, but he won't ask for a recount.
Mark Arena lost his spot on the City Council by only 36 votes Tuesday, but he won't seek a recount, he said in written statement Thursday. "With only 35 votes separating me from election, we did consider requesting a recount at the urging of so many of you," Arena said in an email, "but in the final analysis, we have confidence in the system and in the dedicated people who worked diligently in the polling places and in the registrar's office." Arena had been serving on the City Council since January when Stephanie Burke stepped down to become the city's budget director. Arena earned the seat because he was the 8th highest vote-getter in the 2009 election. This time around, he received 4,368 votes, 36 less than incumbent Breanna Lungo-Koehn…
Rick Caraviello came in third in Tuesday's election, securing a spot on the City Council.
Rick Caraviello will be new to the City Council Tuesday, though his face is already a familiar one to many in Medford. Caraviello, 57, previously served as the executive director of the Medford Chamber or Commerce, and has worked extensively with the Medford Kiwanis and Medford Rec Hockey. He received 4,589 votes Tuesday, enough for third place and 521 more than 8th-place finisher Mark Arena. "I was hoping just to get on, nevermind place third," Caraviello said Wednesday. "I'm overwhelmed." Caraviello, the owner of RC Limo, previously said the most important issues facing the city are aging police, fire and public works departments, and outdated technology for our schools. "I'm going to be myself - a reasonable, calm voice and do my best …
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Get to know the candidates
A local election is set for Nov. 8 and there are contested races for school committee, city council and mayor. Medford Patch has collected candidate profiles from each candidate in the school committee and city council race. Click on the name of the candidate to read the profile. Find polling location information and registration information on the city's website. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. School Committee (Choose 6): City Council (Choose 7): Mayoral Race Incumbent Michael McGlynn faces challenger Anthony D'Antonio. McGlynn and D'Antonio were the top vote-getters September primary. Read the following reports and announcements to learn about both candidates:
Friday, October 28, 2011
Skerry looks to return to school committee.
Name: Robert E. Skerry Jr. Occupation: Senior Criminal Investigator, Bureau of Special Investigations, Office of the State Auditor Incumbent?: No Previous Elected Experience: School Committee Member, 1987-1988, 1991-1997, 1999-2009; Medford Democratic City Committee, 1972-Present If elected, what would your top priority be on the school committee? Education is the cornerstone of a prosperous community, and I will place the highest priority on giving our young Medford citizens every opportunity to achieve their dreams. My school board experience through good times and bad provides the perspective and skill to fix problems, overcome bureaucratic roadblocks, and further the successes our students achieve. In addition, when elected, I will …
Incumbent seeks re-election.
Name: Fred Dello Russo, Jr. Age: 45 Occupation: Funeral Director Incumbent? Yes Previous elected experience: Completing third term as city councilor If re-elected, what would your top priority be on the city council? My priorities for the next term are to go to work as soon as possible on assessing in detail the capital improvement plan which is still being prepared by the Mayor’s office. I hope to make this a thoughtful and thorough process with particular emphasis on the financial dimensions and debt service issue. It will be particularly important for me to separate fact from much of the fiction, which has been spread regarding the some financial aspects of the plan we have yet to see. I will be a strong voice to make sure our Public …
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Incumbent seeks re-election.
Name: William "Bill" O'Keefe Jr. Age: 41 Occupation: Attorney Incumbent?: Yes Previous Elected Experience: Elected to School Committee in 2009 If re-elected to the school committee, what would your top priority be? Technology needs to be the top issue. When you listen to Senior School Administrators, they believe that teachers and students should be able to get by a few more years with their "chisel and tablet" philosophy. When Senior School Committee members and Senior School Administrators rely on taxpayer money to fuel their annual trips around the region a couple times of year you have to realize what the priorities are and it is not the advancement of student technology. Senior School Committee members has taken close to 10K for…
Arena looks to stay on City Council.
Name: Mark J. Arena Incumbent?: Succeeded Stephanie Burke when she resigned earlier in 2011 as he was 8th highest vote-getter in previous election. Age: 46 Occupation: Tufts University, Office of Mail Services, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Previous Elected Experience: None provided If elected what would your top priority be on the City Council? Medford is struggling through a fiscal crisis along with every community in Massachusetts. These times require that we work together to develop realistic solutions, while maintaining the highest level of city services possible without overburdening the tax payer. My philosophy is based on cooperative effort. I promise to continue to work with my colleagues on the council, with the …
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Incumbent Seeks re-election.
Name: Robert Maiocco Age: 63 Occupation: Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors Incumbent?: Yes Previous Elected Experience: Medford City Council, 14 terms; council president, 13 1-year terms Top Priority if Elected: Protection of neighborhoods is a priority for me. I have been alert and dedicated to stopping and preventing undesirable intrusions into our neighborhoods. I will continue to use every avenue available to me to protect all sections of our city. Working together, we will not only preserve the character of our community but make it an ever better place for all of us. Another priority for me is to utilize my professional financial experience and insist the city be prudent in spending tax dollars. Homeowners and condominium …
Incumbent seeks re-election.
Name: Ann Marie Cugno Occupation: Education and Outreach Coordinator for a non-profit organization. Incumbent?: Yes If re-elected, what would your top priority be on the school committee? Over these last six years I have made changes, brought forward new ideas and a fresh attitude. I have not only represented our city, as a Medford School Committee member, but in the different positions that I serve. On the state level I have been honored to serve as the Chair of Division II for the past four years on the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. This year I have been nominated as the Secretary/Treasurer for the MASC Executive Board, a position never held by any Medford School Committee Member. Two years ago when I went to …
Monday, October 24, 2011
Incumbent seeks re-election.
Name: Breanna Lungo-Koehn Age: 31 Occupation: Attorney - Partner and owner of the Law Offices of Lungo-Koehn & Collins, LLP Incumbent?: Yes Previous Elected Experience: Medford City Council, 5 terms; Four-year class president at Endicott College If elected, what would your top priority be on the city council? To continue being a hardworking person with a strong voice who is willing to speak up for the citizens of Medford and the issues facing them, their families, and their community. I also want to stay close to the youth, to continue supporting our children’s schools, programs, sports and activities. I want to be one who will work to make sure the issues we face in our neighborhoods, on our roadways, in our parks, and in our schools are…
Jonathan Pickering
1:29 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2011
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