* 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
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.
I AM ADVOCATING FOR:
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.
Why are you running?
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:
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.
Why are you running?
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 AM ADVOCATING FOR:
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.
I AM ADVOCATING FOR:
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.
Why are you running?
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
I AM ADVOCATING FOR:
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
Why are you running?
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.
I AM ADVOCATING FOR:
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.
Why are you running?
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.
I AM ADVOCATING FOR:
Economic development thathelps everyone in the city.
Inclusiveness and opennessin government.
Why are you running?
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:
I am advocating for more publicsafety options for ALL
neighborhoods.
I am advocating for morepublic safety options for ALLneighborhoods.
Why are you running?
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.
I AM ADVOCATING FOR:
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.
Why are you running?
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.
I AM ADVOCATING FOR:
Excellence in the Worcester PublicSchools.
Public safety initiatives thatprotect our neighborhoods.
Why are you running?
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.
I AM ADVOCATING FOR:
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.
Why are you running?
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.