~ Political Announcement ~ Joseph Gaff Announces Candidacy for Ward 5 City Council

To my fellow Everett residents, I, Joseph Gaff, am thrilled to announce my candidacy for city council in Ward 5. A lifelong resident of the city, I grew up on Clinton Street, attending school at Immaculate Conception and later earning a diploma from Dom Savio and a BS in criminology from Western New England University. My wife Nanci and I have lived for 34 years on Kinsman Street, which is where we proudly raised our two sons, Kristopher and Cory.

It’s been my honor to serve our community for 38 years through my work at the Everett Police Department (EPD). Since joining the department as a patrolman in 1987, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and aiding so many of the wonderful citizens of our city. In 2018, I was promoted to my current rank of Sergeant. I lead the EPD’s traffic division, inclusive of the marine unit, and head up the Traffic Commission Board. This role has proven my ability to collaborate and compromise to make major headway in rectifying some of the parking challenges we all face in our populous but small city.

I became a police officer to serve and protect the citizens of our community and as that chapter of my life nears its close, I know I’m not ready to say good-bye to a life of service. Beyond being part of EPD, I have consistently given my time and effort to those around me as the current head coach for the football and swim teams at Malden Catholic, the former president of the Cal Ripken league, and coordinator, assistant coach, and head coach for other youth, high school and college teams since 1988.

Everett is constantly evolving, and I’ve witnessed it develop into the vibrant community it is today. I want to see it reach its full potential, continuing to grow and establish itself as a leader in the local area, as a place to raise your families, as a place to work, and as a place to maintain a sense of real community, which I’ve been lucky enough to experience in my life here. To do all of this, you deserve an enthusiastic, positive, and strong voice to help propel Everett forward. I’m humbled by the support I’ve received thus far and would be grateful on November 4 to have your vote to represent the residents of Ward 5. If you would like to assist with my campaign or have any questions, please contact me at jo*************@***il.com.