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Ward 2 Councilor Ira Novoselsky Announces Re-election Bid, Urges Yes on Revere Cannabis Retail Question
Summary
Ira Novoselsky, Ward 2 councilor, announced his bid for re-election and urged voters to support Question 1, a nonbinding ballot question to eliminate RevereCityordinance banning retail cannabis sales. Novoselsky reviewed neighborhood improvements he says were made during his tenure.
Ira Novoselsky, Ward 2 councilor in Revere City, announced he is seeking re-election for a two-year term and urged residents to vote "yes" on Question 1, a nonbinding ballot question on whether to remove the city's ban on retail cannabis sales.
In remarks delivered to the council record, Novoselsky outlined accomplishments he said were completed during his 24 years serving Ward 2 and summarized neighborhood projects he is promoting if re-elected. "Over these past 24 years, while serving as your Ward 2 Counselor, 34 streets have been repaved, and the sidewalks of 15 streets were replaced," he said. He also cited renovations and new sidewalks near Garfield School and multiple park and playground projects across the ward.
Novoselsky described work on several specific locations and developments, including projects at 1 Beach Street, 571 Revere Street and 525 Beach Street, plus renovations in the Shirley Avenue area. He said new crosswalks and pedestrian signs were installed and that public stairs connecting neighborhood streets were rebuilt or renovated. He also said he supported the creation of an Affordable Trust Fund Committee and annual funding for its operation.
On housing and jobs, Novoselsky said he "fully support[s] affordable housing in our community and work[s] with the local housing authority" and with private developers. He said, "I supported legislation to enhance child care in the city of Revere, and I have supported the hiring of Revere residents on union projects within our city." He also described leading a veterans housing project tied to a synagogue property in his neighborhood.
Novoselsky closed by asking for votes on Nov. 4 and by repeating his endorsement of Question 1: "Please vote yes on question 1 on November 4." He provided a contact phone number, (781) 289-7031, and the email ira_novoselsky@yahoo.com for residents to reach his office.
These remarks were presented as a campaign statement to the council record and did not include any formal motions, council votes or administrative directives during the meeting.
