Councillor At-Large Michelle Kelley Announces Re-Election Campaign

Continuing her “neighborhood watch” approach bringing transparency & common sense to city government.

Councillor at Large Michelle Kelley announced her campaign for re-election recently. Kelley stated, “It has been an absolute honor for me to serve the residents in the City where I was born and raised and I am excited to announce my campaign for re-election.”

Kelley has received an outpouring of resident support during her first term and attributes that support to being a strong advocate for her constituents, as well as her “common sense” political ideology, a value she finds lacking in today’s politics. Most importantly, Kelley said, “I understand that I work for the people of this City and it’s my duty to ensure that their voices are being heard. Enacting the will of the people and being a strong advocate for them is what it’s all about for me – it’s really that simple.”

  Kelley said that, after re-election, she will keep leading Revere with a focus on smart, responsible budgeting, including continuing to strive for responsible budget oversight regarding costs associated with the new high school. She’ll continue putting in the hard work, digging deep into complex issues, and asking the tough questions that need to be asked. She’ll handle the job’s duties without backing down and stand firmly with residents on every matter that affects their daily lives.

Kelley said, “In my first term, I’ve taken a firm stand against large-scale residential apartment developments, often casting the lone ‘no’ vote. I’ve consistently raised concerns about our infrastructure’s capacity and the detrimental effects of overdevelopment on our quality of life. As a lifelong resident, I hear the community’s top concern loud and clear: the proliferation of oversized apartment buildings. In my next term, I pledge to continue my commitment— if a proposed development lacks resident support, it won’t have mine.”

Kelley is the proud granddaughter of immigrants, a lifelong Revere resident, attorney and realtor who has a proven track record of being a fierce advocate for the community and will continue to bring a fearless “neighborhood watch” attitude to the Council, that of a concerned citizen, urging a smarter approach to development while bringing transparency and community awareness to local government. Kelley stated, “The people want an efficient, financially responsible city government that works for everyone. As elected officials, it’s our job to come up with reasonable solutions to issues while always keeping the best interests of our residents our first priority. Safety and quality of life have to be at the forefront of every decision-making process.”

The first person in her family to graduate college, Kelley attended Revere Public Schools and worked her way through both college and law school, receiving degrees from Salem State University and New England Law | Boston. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts.

Kelley looks forward to continuing to serve the residents of Revere in her next term as Councillor at Large.

If you would like to join her team, please don’t hesitate to reach out by calling 781-854-1717 or visiting her FaceBook Page @Michelle Kelley, Revere Councillor at Large.