I don’t live in this district, but I was born and raised in Everett and my parents still live there so I do have more than a passing interest in this election.
In any event if you get a chance read what seems to me to be a fair and balanced (not a fox news way!) take on Anthony Galluccio and specifically the challenges he faces in his hometown of Cambridge. Also check out the BlueMassGroup reference.
Here is my favorite line from the article:
“If I was giving free advice to candidates, I would say spend all your time in Everett knocking on doors,” Birmingham says. Personal contact, not issues, matter most in the city, he adds. “In Everett, politics is not an amateur sport ? it?s very, very serious.”
BTW – I’m happy to announce that after coming up 60 or so votes short last election, my father Stacy Caralis is running unopposed in this years election for city council in Everett. This will be his first time holding public office!
