City Councilor At-Large Candidates

2015MunicipalCandidatesGuide

* Incumbent

2015 Municipal Candidates Guide

Preliminary Election: Tuesday, September 8th

Election Day is Tuesday November 3rd, 2015

Polls open at 7am and close at 8pm

The Ballot will include

City Council At-Large City Wide. Voters can select up to 6 out of 12 candidates

Mayor

City Wide. Voters can select up to 1 candidate

**Note: The Mayor is a member of the City Council. You must vote for your desired

candidate on the ballot twice: once as Councilor-At Large, and once as Mayor

School Committee

City Wide. Voters can select up to 6 out of 10 candidates

District City Councilors

Voters select 1 of 2 Candidates in D1, D2 &D4.

There is only one candidate on the ballot in D3 &D5.

To find your district go to http://www.worcesterma.gov/e-services/where-do-i-vote

http://www.worcesterma.gov/e-services/where-do-i-vote

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C I T Y C O U N C I L O R A T - L A R G EC A N D I D A T E S

MORRIS A BERGMAN*

11 Kensington HeightsWorcester, MA 01602

Attorney in PrivatePractice, ProsecutorDistrict Attorney’s Office-

Worcester

• Website: http://bergman2015.com/aboutus.htm• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: (508) 981-5934• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/moebergmam.council

Investing in our greenspaceby developing policies forthe replacementof removed trees streetimprovements.

I AM ADVOCATING FOR:

Reducing "red tape" for newbusiness development and

developing a free mentor programto assists for new business owners

Creating greateropportunities forhomeownership for thosethat have historicallybeen unable to;

Why are you running?

To help Worcester reach its potential as thesecond largest City in New England in

providing economic opportunities and agreat quality of life to all its residents.

WILLIAM S COLEMAN III

36 Acushnet Ave.

Worcester 01606

Current: SubstituteTeacher, and GrantWriterRetired NutritionEducator University ofMass, Amherst

• Phone 508-826-1307 (talk or text)• Email: [email protected]

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.s.coleman3

A friendly business workingenvironment with ourelected and appointedgovernment officials and theagencies that streamlinepermitting processes.


The construction of new schoolbuildings to replace old

buildings that are not safe for ourchildren and teachers.

Economic developmentprojects that link ourneighborhoods and ourcitizens with employmentopportunities andneighborhoodenhancement projects.


I am running to bring the government tothe people and to make our City Councilimmediately responsive to the concerns ofour citizens. Also, to give the taxpayers andbusiness community of Worcester thegovernment they want and need.

mayoral candidate

MICHAEL GAFFNEY*

1 Bancroft Tower RdWorcester, MA 01609

Self-employedattorney in Worcester

• Website http://www.michaelgaffneyworcestercitycouncil.com• Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGaffneyforMayor• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgaffneycc

I am advocating forresponsible fiscalmanagement and effectiveeconomic development.


I am advocating for safety in ourstreets by improving our ability to

fight crime.

I am advocating for thesafety of our teachers andstudents by providing thenecessary resources andproper administration inyour schools.


To bring decisive leadership to city councilso we can restore safety to our streets and

schools, practice responsible fiscalmanagement, and implement an effective

economic development strategy.

mayoral candidate

JUAN A. GOMEZ

16 Northridge StreetWorcester, MA 01603

Current: President &CEO of CENTRO,

formerly known asCentro Las Americas.

• Phone: 774-696-7123• Email: [email protected]

• Website: http://www.gomezforworcester.com/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/electjuanAgomez

Improve academicoutcomes for all students inthe Worcester publicschools through increasingextra-curricular activities,reducing the achievementgap, and additionalsupports.


I will make sure that ourgovernment does not belong to

two or three political elites, but tothe interests, desires and priorities

of all of us.

I Support a comprehensivepublic safety strategy tocurb the current crimewave.

Why are you running?I am running, because I have the

commitment to our community, 30 yearhistory of serving our country, state andcity, the track record of success as a leaderand executive, to help this city move

forward. I am also the only candidate inthis race with a clear and comprehensive

plan to bring jobs to our city.

KHRYSTIAN KING

4 Autumn StreetWorcester, MA 01603

Current: AdolescentSocial Worker at theDepartment ofChildren and Families

Website: www.King4Worcester.org Phone: 774-922-0368

Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/King4StateRep

Creating solid, well-payingjobs will allow families tonot just survive, but thrive.


Targeted tax breaks forestablished businesses when they

expand and hire city residents,and tax breaks for women and

minority owned new businesses.

A return to true communitypolicing that will buildrelationships and trust inevery neighborhood willlead to reduction in theviolence that has erupted inthe City.


As a father, social worker and coach, I amrunning for City Council At-Large to bring atrue community voice to the Council, a

voice that will use hands-on experience tofight for safer streets, good jobs and greatpublic schools for every neighborhood,

every family, and every child in the city.

KONSTANTINA B.LUKES*

24 Hadwen RoadWorcester, MA 01602

Current:Attorney at law,

Previous: Mayor ofWorcester 2007-2010

Phone: (508) 799-1049, Room 206 Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/konnie.lukes

Merger of police and firedepartments with oversightby a Public SafetyCommissioner


Safety audit of all municipalbuildings, including but notlimited to the review of the

effectiveness of installation ofpanic buttons, sign-in sheets,

internal cameras

Collaboration of all lawenforcement agencies,starting with the StatePolice. To maximizeresources


I am fighting for the future of Worcester,because if gang violence, crime and druguse continue to threaten business, residentsand public schools, then progress and our

quality of life will be under attack.

LINDA PARHAM

21 Salisbury Street, 202Worcester, MA 01609

Community Organizer,ordained Reverend,

Houses of FaithConsultant.

• Website: www.lindaparham.com• email: [email protected]

• Phone: 774-232-1025• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Linda-Parham-for-City-Council-

At-Large-1623159817919037/timeline/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/votelindaparham

Stable real estate taxes cangenerate good economicdevelopment which createjobs and communitydevelopment.


Create a public transportationwith routes and times that fit

people’s needs-

In order to achieve saferneighborhoods, we mustacknowledge and developan inclusive workingrelationship for all.


I want to be the City Council person thatwill be the bridge from City Hall to thecommunity. I want to help people find

their voices again.

JOSEPH M. PETTY*

2 Grove Heights DriveWorcester, MA 01605

Executive secretary,

employee retirementsystem of theMassachusetts housingfinance agency

• Website: http://www.josephpetty.com/

• Email: [email protected]• Phone: 774-314-7586

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayorpetty• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayorPetty

A safety city for theresidents of everyneighborhood.


Economic development thathelps everyone in the city.

Inclusiveness and opennessin government.


I am committed to making Worcester abetter place for all of our citizens and

Worcester is changing and we are facingdifferent challenges. I want to make the citya better place because Worcester is mytouchstone not my stepping stone.

mayoral candidate

ROBERT J. SARGENT

42 Indian Hill RdWorcester, MA 01606

Worcester PublicSchools Teacher

• Website: www.robertjsargent.cpm• Email: [email protected],

• Phone: 508-667-3898• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertsargentforcitycouncil

A safety city for theresidents of everyneighborhood.


I am advocating for more publicsafety options for ALL

neighborhoods.

I am advocating for morepublic safety options for ALLneighborhoods.


I am running because I love Worcester andwant to make a difference in the lives of my

neighbors.

KATE TOOMEY*

50 Ideal RoadWorcester, MA 01604

Current: Regional OutreachRepresentative; VP,

Community andExternal Affairs ofSpectrum HealthSystems

Phone: 508-735-8058

Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Toomey-For-City-

Council/150114008440264?sk=wall Twitter: https://twitter.com/katetoomey

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katetoomey

Economic developmentinitiatives to broaden our taxbase.


Improved educational system ininfrastructure environments that

are safe and conducive tolearning.

Continued public safetyefforts that includeutilization of theCommunityPolicing/Summer Impactmodels; officers in schools;upgrading technology;citizen engagement andcontinued support of grantfunding.


I am running for reelection to continue thework I have been doing for the past 10 yearson the City Council to support economicdevelopment, public safety, quality public

schools and updated infrastructure.

MATTHEW E. WALLY

61 Berwick StreetWorcester, MA 01602,

Current: TD Bank,

CommunityDevelopment Managerfor New England andNew YorkPrevious: WorcesterCommunity HousingResources, Inc.,

Executive Director

• Website: www.Wallyforworcester.com• Phone: 774-239-0041

• Email: [email protected]• facebook.com: https://www.facebook.com/WallyForWorcester

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/wally4worcester

An increase in the numberof owner occupied multi-family properties.


Excellence in the Worcester PublicSchools.

Public safety initiatives thatprotect our neighborhoods.


I am running for an at-large seat on theWorcester City Council because I believewith the right vision and focus thesetremendous assets can be strategically

leveraged in order for Worcester to fulfill itspotential as a model of excellence for

midsized urban cities.

CHRISTINA ZLODY

3 Lansing AveWorcester, MA 01605

Program & EventsCoordinator for theVisual & PerformingArts Department atClark University

• Phone: 508-797-0815• Email:

• [email protected]• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zlodyforworcester

As an employee of ClarkUniversity I see our collegestudents taking theinvestment we've made inthem, and leaving for othercities. We need to offer themopportunities to live, create,and work in Worcester.


Worcester should be the hub ofsmall, creative businesses in

Massachusetts.

We need to encourage andsupport new smallbusinesses to open andexpand, thus growing jobnumbers and our tax base.


Worcester's economy is resurging thanks toa new generation of small entrepreneurialand creative business owners. I want to be apart of this movement to build a stronger

Worcester.

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