STATE REPRESENTATIVE ADRIAN MADARO ENDORSES GABRIELA COLETTA
BOSTON - Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District One, was endorsed by East Boston State Representative Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston).
Rep. Adrian Madaro is a lifelong resident of East Boston and a first-generation American. Prior to being elected to the State House in 2015, he served as a legislative aid and chief of staff for his predecessor, former Rep. Carlo Basile.
“I’m excited to endorse my dear friend, Gabriela Coletta, to be our next city councilor," said Rep. Adrian Madaro. "I’ve known Gigi for many years. Like me, she grew up on Eagle Hill in a family of activists fighting for East Boston, attending meetings, rallies, and protests -- all experiences that fostered in her a deep love for our community. Gigi shares our neighborhood's values, understands our history and struggles, and cares about helping people and moving our community forward. She is the type of partner we need in city government. I am proud to stand beside Gabriela Coletta in her campaign to become our next city councilor.”
Adrian Madaro is one of the first elected leaders to endorse Gabriela Coletta for Boston City Council District 1.
“I am both humbled and honored to receive Rep. Madaro’s endorsement. As a former staffer, I have seen firsthand his strong advocacy for our community on environmental justice, worker's rights, and holding special interest groups accountable. He is an incredible public servant and I
look forward to partnering on all issues and working together to better the quality of life of all East Bostonians.”
Gabriela Coletta, candidate for district one Boston City Councilor will be hosting a virtual campaign kickoff on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 5:30PM to officially launch her candidacy.
“I’m so grateful for the broad support and the coalition of residents from across the district,” said Coletta. “Please join us for a night to kickoff this campaign surrounded by community members who share our vision for a vibrant and inclusive district.”
In just the first month of her candidacy, Coletta has raised over $70,000 and secured the endorsement of over seventy community leaders including various former and current elected officials. Those interested in attending can visit www.bit.ly/gc-kickoff for more information on how to join the event.
Coletta intends to run a robust, grassroots campaign focused on listening to residents, having inclusive discussions about the issues, and will bring her vision for the district directly to voters. To learn more visit about gabrielacoletta.com, Facebook at @GigiforDistrictOne, and Twitter @Gigi4District1.
About Gabriela:
Gabriela Coletta has dedicated her entire life working in service to others and empowering her neighbors to become involved in local democracy. She’s currently the External Relations Manager at the New England Aquarium where she advocates for a more resilient, inclusive, and accessible waterfront for all Bostonians. She was the Field Director for State Representative Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston) and subsequently his Community Liaison for over four years. For more information, please visit gabrielacoletta.com.
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