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Stephen Passacantilli
Stephen Passacantilli was a nonpartisan candidate for District 1 representative on the Boston City Council in Massachusetts. Passacantilli was defeated in the general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Passacantilli's professional experience includes serving as president of his local civic association, coordinating constituent services for Councilman Salvatore LaMattina, and working with the non-profits North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and the North End Beautification Committee.[1]
Elections
2017
The city of Boston, Massachusetts, held elections for mayor and city council on November 7, 2017. A primary election occurred on September 26, 2017. All 13 seats on the city council were up for election. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 23, 2017.
Lydia Edwards defeated Stephen Passacantilli in the general election for District 1 on the Boston City Council.[2]
| Boston City Council, District 1 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Lydia Edwards |
52.70% | 6,906 |
| Stephen Passacantilli | 47.17% | 6,182 |
| Write-in votes | 0.13% | 17 |
| Total Votes | 13,105 | |
| Source: City of Boston, "Official Ward 1 Election Results," accessed November 27, 2017 | ||
Stephen Passacantilli and Lydia Edwards defeated Margaret Farmer in the primary election for District 1 on the Boston City Council.[3]
| Boston City Council, District 1 Nonpartisan Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Stephen Passacantilli |
47.00% | 3,628 |
| Lydia Edwards |
45.95% | 3,547 |
| Margaret Farmer | 6.76% | 522 |
| Write-in votes | 0.29% | 22 |
| Total Votes | 7,719 | |
| Source: City of Boston, "Official District 1 election results," September 26, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2017
Passacantilli's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Public safety
- Excerpt: "Committing to strengthen the community policing work of Boston Police’s Neighborhood Advisory Councils by making every effort to increase activity and broaden participation in each neighborhood of the District."
Opioids
- Excerpt: "Increasing the number of detox and residential treatment beds within the city and establishing new recovery centers within District 1. Stephen knows that access to treatment can mean the difference between life and death."
Veterans
- Excerpt: "Work with local officials and non-profits to increase the number of units of transitional and permanent veterans housing within the district."
Seniors
- Excerpt: "Expanding property tax relief programs for elderly residents."
Parks
- Excerpt: "Engaging with the City’s newly forming Community Preservation Committee to ensure that the North End, Charlestown and East Boston receive their fair share of city funds collected under the CPA for recreation, open space and historic preservation."
Environmental sustainability
- Excerpt: "Engaging neighborhoods to educate the public on the very real effects of climate change, identify local flood risks, adapt planning and zoning processes to include consideration of climate issues, and develop smaller-scale mitigation plans."
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See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Stephen Passacantilli campaign website, "Meet Stephen," accessed July 12, 2017
- ↑ City of Boston, "Election Department Certifies Candidates For Municipal Election," June 5, 2017
- ↑ City of Boston, "Election Department Certifies Candidates For Municipal Election," June 5, 2017
- ↑ Stephen Passacantilli campaign website, "Issues," accessed October 19, 2017
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