Below you will find videos & campaign information for each candidate running for Ward Councilor in the City of Lynn. Lynn has 7 wards, each one with a councilor. During this election cycle the Councilors in wards 3, 5, 6, & 7 ran unopposed. The other races that LCTV is covering are…
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Candidate Bios
The candidates listed below have collected the required number of signatures to be on the ballot for the City of Lynn’s Preliminary Election. Candidates were asked to provide a picture & campaign information, which have been listed below. If there is no information listed that means the candidate declined to participate or missed the deadline to submit.
Separated by Ward, then in alphabetical order
Click each name to see the candidate’s information
* denotes an incumbent
Please note that incumbents in the following wards are running unopposed this election cycle:
- WARD 1 – Dr. Peter Meaney
- WARD 2 – Obed Matul
- WARD 3 – Coco Alinsug
- WARD 4 – Natasha Megie-Maddrey
- WARD 6 – Fred Hogan
Ward 5
Cardeliz Paez
BIO GOES HERE
For more information you can email the campaign at ________ or call ________
Liliana Patino
BIO GOES HERE
For more information you can email the campaign at ________ or call ________
Augustina Matos
BIO GOES HERE
For more information you can email the campaign at ________ or call ________
BIO GOES HERE
For more information you can email the campaign at ________ or call ________
BIO GOES HERE
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BIO GOES HERE
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Josh Polonsky
My name is Josh Polonsky, I am running to be your next Ward 5 Councilor. I grew up in Lynn and have chosen to raise my family here in the city I love. I believe that the power of listening, and advocacy is what truly drives change. I have been a leader in this community for many years in a variety of roles. I would be honored to be your voice in city hall. I will be a leader you can rely on, and trust, to do what is right for all of the residents in the ward and the city.
For more information you can email the campaign at joshward5lynn@gmail.com or call 781-561-6550.
My name is Josh Polonsky, I am running to be your next Ward 5 Councilor. I grew up in Lynn and have chosen to raise my family here in the city I love. I believe that the power of listening, and advocacy is what truly drives change. I have been a leader in this community for many years in a variety of roles. I would be honored to be your voice in city hall. I will be a leader you can rely on, and trust, to do what is right for all of the residents in the ward and the city.
For more information you can email the campaign at joshward5lynn@gmail.com or call 781-561-6550.
ward 7
Jordan Avery
BIO GOES HERE
For more information you can email the campaign at ________ or call ________
BIO GOES HERE
For more information you can email the campaign at ________ or call ________
Candidate Forums & MEET THE CANDIDATE EVENTS
Below will be links to recordings for all Ward Councilor forums & Meet The Candidate events that we record. These will typically be made available within 48 hours, and will be linked below when they are released.
UPCOMING:
- None announced at this time
- LCTV will hold a forum in the fall with candidates, before the Final Election in November. Details TBA.
Candidate Profile Videos
LCTV contacted all candidates running for elected office with an offer to record a video talking to Lynn voters. Below is a compilation video of all the Ward Council candidate videos, with candidates order of Ward and then in alphabetical order. Individual videos are available on our YouTube channel and are linked in the candidate’s bio above.
Candidate Profiles will be airing on our Government Channel (Comcast: 22 / Verizon: 37) every day at ______AM, ______PM, & ______PM. They will air in groupings of candidates in order of Councilor At-Large, Ward Councilor, & School Committee. If a city meeting we broadcast live is scheduled (City Council or School Committee) that meeting will play instead of these videos during the allotted time.
LCTV reached out to all candidates during this election cycle multiple times. If a candidate does not appear it means that they either missed the deadline to confirm recording or declined to participate.
If any information listed is incorrect or missing please let us know by sending Riley an email or calling 781-780-9460.
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