Driscoll, 55, who has served as mayor of the witch city for five terms, launched her campaign Tuesday,. [22] The maiden voyage took place on June 22, 2006. Sunshine and clouds mixed. Check out our series of podcasts on topics from high school football to Halloween in Salem. I took on the old boys club and leaned in when I was told to wait my turn. Through a collaboration with the Mass Mentoring Partnership, were working to cultivate stronger youth/adult connections. In fact, I was elected as the first woman to lead Salem in its nearly 400-year history. Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Breaks Barriers as the Next Lieutenant Governor Sarah Shemkus January 5, 2023 On November 8, the Massachusetts races for governor and lieutenant governor were among the first to be called nationwide. Salem has consistently scored 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index and has a designated LGBTQ Liaison in both the Mayor's Office and Police Department, is pursuing Welcoming City certification, and has undertaken a new initiative to highlight and celebrate indigenous voices and history. [19][20][21], Driscoll obtained a federal grant to cover 90% of the cost of Nathaniel Bowditch, a $2.1 million 92-foot high-speed catamaran that travels from Salem to Boston annually from May to October. Let us strive to improve and to adorn our City, to promote kind feelingsLet us use all our influence to cherish every good institution, and encourage every enterprise for the good of our city. Kim took office at a time when Salem was in tough shape. I love you dearly and thank you for coming up and braving these cold temps.Its truly a privilege and an honor to stand before you today, in this remarkable place. Contact Dustin Luca at 978-338-2523 or DLuca@salemnews.com. Not the Kim Driscoll you were looking for? "Mayors like me have been on the frontlines of our most urgent fights from COVID-19 response and recovery to racial equality, the climate crisis, strengthening our public schools and making housing more affordable," Driscoll said in her launch video. [6] Driscoll went on to serve as chief legal counsel and then as deputy city manager of Chelsea, Massachusetts for five years. E-mail: Contact Kimberley Driscoll. In the other ward races, Caroline Watson-Felt won in Ward 2 with 78% over James Zavaglia; Jeff Cohen took Ward 5 with 68% of the vote over Steve Kapantais; and Andy Varela defeated Fran Riggieri in Ward 7 with 53% of the vote. She earned a Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts School of Law.[4][5]. We are so fortunate to live in a place that is rich with resources a university that served as a former teachers college, a world class medical institution, a dynamic and collaborative business community and numerous engaged community organizations, and artistic and cultural treasures. Because I know, that while we may not always enter into it with the same vision for the outcome - we do enter into it with the same spirit of optimism and only the best of intentions.Salem can provide something for everybody, because this city for almost four hundred years has been built by everybody: pioneers and patriots, sea captains and captains of industry, sailors and laborers. He is also a member of the Salem Public Library Board of Trustees, the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners, and the Salem Harbor Port Authority. She is credited with turning the city around, turning deficits into surpluses and balanced city budgets, and saving taxpayers money. View Kim Driscoll's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Over the past two years, Kim has been a strong leader to help Salem, the region, and the Commonwealth through the pandemic. Kim Driscoll, the fifth-term mayor of Salem, said Tuesday she is running for lieutenant governor, calling herself a pragmatic executive who can provide a voice for cities . He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Follow him at facebook.com/dustinluca or on Twitter @DustinLucaSN. The voters have entrusted us with this incredible responsibility and I wish, for all of us, peace and progress in the upcoming year.Now, lets get to work. Karyn Polito. A donation in any amount will help the campaign get its message out and connect with voters! SALEM, MA Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll drew parallels from her improbable rise to the top office in the Witch City 16 years ago to becoming part of the first all-women ticket to win the top offices in the state Tuesday night after she was elected as lieutenant governor along with Governor-elect Maura Healey. The daughter of a Navy cook from Lynn and accountants assistant from Trinidad, Kim spent her childhood in a number of states, before going to Salem State University to study government and become a stand-out athlete on the womens basketball team. . Long looked at as a potential statewide candidate, the mayor launched her campaign Tuesday with the support of 21 other mayors, North Shore lawmakers, community leaders and the local Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff. Shes also expected to tie Salems longest-serving mayor, Francis X. Collins, with 20 years as the citys CEO once her new term ends in 2025. Today, the Peabody Essex Museum is in the midst of another expansion. Adam Hinds and Eric Lesser, Rep. Tami Gouveia and businessman Bret Bero in the race for the second spot on the Democratic ticket this fall as the party looks to reclaim the governor's office after eight years of Gov. When housing demand is high and supply is not keeping pace, prices rise, rents rise, and values rise. There he led the agencys work to establish a small business resource center for the region, organized and promoted community events and festivals, and pursued grant opportunities. Kim is facing a spirited race in the primary against longtime legislators with large warchests. Because when we create a community where youth thrive, we all win.Housing, transportation, schools are three critical areas for our attention in 2018. January 11, 2022 Matt Murphy, State House News Service Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll testifies at a Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Committee hearing Tuesday, moments after she announced. Mayors are on the front lines every day, fighting for you. At its outset there are three core elements.The first is Salem Connects. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer By . To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin. That is why I am proud to announce my candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. In the city, Driscoll was a champion for Baker's eventually successful push to pass zoning reform at the State House to facilitate new housing construction. Former Salem mayor Kim Driscoll speaks during a Salem City Council reorganizational meeting at the Salem City Hall in Salem. But that viewpoint and the positive work underway in our schools isnt always seen by our larger community. Kim then took a position as Beverlys Community Development Director and went on to earn her law degree from the Massachusetts School of Law. In 2003, she was three years into a term on Salem City Council and decided to launch her campaign for mayor, winning over two other candidates, the release said. From her quick actions setting up food assistance and volunteer aid to vulnerable residents, to providing free masks and PPE to seniors and businesses from setting up a regional quarantine site for our neighbors and leading on vaccination efforts to put together innovative school and neighborhood testing programs that have served as a model throughout Massachusetts Kim has been present, focused, and determined to do whats necessary to protect Salem residents lives and livelihoods, and get our kids back into the classroom safely. We were unable to subscribe you to WBUR Today. Our Salem, Our Kids In its simplest form aligns and expands our community resources to better serve ALL children. A 55-year-old mother of three, Kim is married to a union bricklayer. We are the get stuff done wing of government. Good morning and Happy New Year. Twitter: @Scott_Souza. "I've been honored to call you a friend & colleague," Driscoll wrote. Kim Driscoll, who became Massachusetts' 73rd lieutenant governor on Thursday, resigned from the position Wednesday night after presenting her final state of the city address. Driscoll ( Democratic Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. In Salem, the city adopted a climate change mitigation plan and took steps to lower its own carbon footprint steps that also helped the city and residents save on their electric bills. Even as we continue the conversation with PEM about their role as one of the caretakers of our citys history, we know how fortunate we are to have this asset and institution within our citys 8 square miles.In many respects, whats happening here at PEM growing for the future while linking to the past - is symbolic of the transition happening throughout our community. Recently, Salem adopted a vaccine requirement for certain businesses like restaurants. Art & History!Artists RowPioneer VillageWitch HouseSalem MuseumSalem Maritime National Historic Site/National Park ServicesPeabody Essex Museum (PEM)Essex National Heritage AreaSalem Arts AssociationOld Town Hall, Get Out & Play!Salem FerryOlde Salem Greens Golf CourseForest River PoolWinter IslandMcCabe Marina & Recreation AreaMcIntire Historic District Walking TrailMass in Motion, Let Us Guide You!Destination Salem, The Office of Tourism & CultureSalem Chamber of CommerceSalem Main StreetsOfficial Haunted Happenings WebsiteHaunted Happenings MagazineVirtual Tour of Forest River Conservation AreaCalendars, Salem City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 Phone: 978-745-9595City Hall Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8AM - 4PM, Thursday 8AM - 7PM, Friday 8AM - 12PMMunicipal offices will close at 11:30am on Friday, April 7 and at 4:00pm on Thursday, November 9. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Its Boston local news in one concise, fun and informative email. I think its fair to say those sea captains who originated this institution would be pretty impressed.This beautiful space would not have been possible without the cooperation and forbearance of community leaders and museum officials working together; compromising when not in agreement and always sharing a common concern for Salem. The full text of her address, as prepared, is below. There were record deficits, poor financial management, and a declining bond rating. In each race even School Committee there were candidates whose signs regularly appeared alongside signs for Dibble and Councilor-at-large Domingo Dominguez. SALEM, MA The process to replace outgoing Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll who last week was elected as the state's next lieutenant governor got underway Monday night when the Salem City. Working in partnership with the Board of Health, well also study our inspectional services operation to find ways to strengthen our efforts on the public health challenges facing our city from opioids to youth obesity and everything in between. That Salem wasn't ready for a woman mayor. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. Incumbent Karyn Polito decided she would not seek reelection. Exemplified by her extensive and successful career in city government, Kim is focused on creating a forward-looking Commonwealth and communities that work for, empower, and include those who call them home, as well as those who aspire to do so. Our constituents. Driscoll, 55, who has served as mayor of the witch city for five terms, launched her campaign Tuesday, according to a press release. Kim Driscoll took on the old boys club to beat a popular incumbent and become the first woman elected Mayor of Salem. "At this moment of change, so much is at stake. While he worked at the State House during the day, Dominick put himself through Suffolk University at night, earning two Masters degrees one in political science and one in public administration, with a concentration in management in state and local government. Kim has 2 jobs listed on their profile. These are our neighbors. Understanding the importance of action toward substance abuse disorder, Kim spearheaded a specialized curriculum in the middle school grades to combat the scourge of opioids and created innovative intervention programs to help those suffering from addiction. Id also like to thank our Sergeant-at-Arms Jean Guy Martineau.I also ask for your indulgence and allow me to thank my family for not only being here today, but for being so supportive throughout my term in office.When I started in this job, Nick and I had three young kids, who were 3, 5, and 8. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll continues to retain a modest lead in the Democratic primary race for lieutenant governor, though the vast majority of voters still lack a preferred candidate even with the . ABOVE: A resident enters the Community Life Center where voting is being conducted Tuesday in Salems city election. Salem Opens Cooling Center Amid Searing Heat Emergency On Friday, Salem Schools To Expand Cell Phone Classroom Ban For 2023-24 Year, Flood Watch Issued For North Shore With Strong Storms Expected, 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness 3 Mile Walk: The World Needs You Here, Beat The Heat At These Massachusetts Homes, Is It OK To Put Dog Poop In A Neighbor's Trash Bin? School Building Committee. "Mayors like me have been on the frontlines of our most urgent fights from COVID-19 response and recovery to racial equality, the climate crisis, strengthening our public schools and making housing more affordable," Driscoll said in her launch video. There was a problem saving your notification. [Block Talk], Free Sunscreen Coming To 70 North Shore Locations This Summer, Salem Schools To Keep Masks For Pre-K Classrooms. All rights reserved, Mass. Driscoll resigns as mayor to become the next. From one of the first fully inclusive LGBTQ+ non-discrimination ordinances in Massachusetts and a 100 percent score on the Municipal Equality Index, to major investments in veterans benefits, to standing up for immigrants, to the first age-friendly action plan certified in Massachusetts and the long fought-for new senior center, Salem under Mayor Driscoll has been first and foremost about including and welcoming everyone. You have been subscribed to WBUR Today. This citywide systems change is the culmination of nearly two years of work by staff, teachers, community partners, and parents. A member of the Democratic Party, Driscoll previously served as the 50th mayor of Salem from 2006 to 2023. [29][30], As of 2017, a $1 billion transformation of the Salem waterfront is underway. All municipal departments will be closed on January 16, February 20, April 17, May 29, June 19, July 4, September 4, October 9, November 10, November 23, December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024.Website DisclaimerPrivacy Statement -Government Websites by CivicPlus , Inspectional Services (Building Department / Public Property), Small Business Financial Assistance Programs, Technical Assistance / Business Development Resources, Salem Maritime National Historic Site/National Park Services, Destination Salem, The Office of Tourism & Culture, Virtual Tour of Forest River Conservation Area, Homelessness and Resources for the Unhoused. Five-term Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll is joining the crowded field of Democrats running for lieutenant governor, becoming the first mayor to enter the race and promising a "new focus from Beacon Hill" on the needs of cities of towns. How we get around is the next significant challenge facing our community and it certainly isnt unrelated to housing. Meet Kim. Salem City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 Phone: 978-745-9595 City Hall Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8AM - 4PM, Thursday 8AM - 7PM, Friday 8AM - 12PM Driscoll joins Sens. Theres no hiding from hard decisions or the tough work as Mayor. Mayor Driscoll previously served on the board of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, as former president of the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Massachusetts Mayors Association, and a member of the United States Conference of Mayors, serving on the Conference's Community Development & Housing Committee and Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment & Sports Committee. Nicolaus Czarnecki/Pool. Driscoll, 55, previously worked as chief legal counsel and deputy city manager in Chelsea and served on the Salem City Council before first running for mayor in 2005. His mother Karen was a librarian at Saltonstall School before becoming Library Director at North Shore Community College, and his father Sal was a public school teacher in Marblehead and a coach at Salem High School, where he was inducted into the Salem High School Hall of Fame. Karyn Polito. Driscoll, 55, previously worked as chief legal counsel and deputy city manager in Chelsea and served on the Salem City Council before first running for mayor in 2005. In the City Councilor-at-large race, all three incumbents made it through, and they will be joined by Alice Merkl. 2027 Years in position Predecessor Karyn Polito Kim Driscoll ( Democratic Party) is the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. While Kristin taught, Dominick spent a few years as an at-home dad with their first child before joining the Partnership for Community Development, a regional community development agency, as the organizations Development and Marketing Director. Driscoll, who is the citys first woman mayor, secured 58.9% of the vote, according to unofficial results. From schools to parks, from our waterfront to historic preservation, and from roads to trails and sidewalks, all of it will be searchable, transparent, and up to date.This coming year will see the continued implementation of our critically important Salem for All Ages action plan and the unveiling of our Imagine Salem vision for 2026 Salems 400th birthday, now just eight short years away. Kim Driscoll won an underdog race to become Salem's first woman Mayor in 2006, topping the ticket in a three-way race against a sitting City Councillor-at-Large and the incumbent Mayor. Shes running to bring that kind of leadership, experience, and focus to Beacon Hill as your next Lieutenant Governor. Preparing Kim profile View Kim's Email & Phone . Whether you need to know about swimming lessons or math tutors, this guide will be for all things youth related in our city.The last element is our community trainings. "It's not enough for some of our communities to be doing well. Its why were pushing so hard for the South Salem commuter rail station, to give commuters traveling to Salem to go to Salem State or the hospital a convenient alternative to driving.Well continue to pursue new and innovative approaches to tackling traffic, as well as parking challenges working in collaboration with our neighboring communities, as well as our state and local partners in government.Innovation and collaboration are also fundamental to maintaining the forward progress were seeing today in Salems schools.In the last round of reports from the state department of education we were so pleased to see Salem High School advance from Level 3 to Level 2. Pangallo served as chief of staff to former Mayor Kim Driscoll now Lt. Gov. Now is the time for leaders who understand the unique needs of cities and towns all across Massachusetts and can deliver for everyone in the state. Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll has announced her candidacy for lieutenant governor. Driscoll moved to Salem, Massachusetts, in 1986 and graduated from Salem State College in 1989. Having a positive role model directly impacts a childs likelihood to stay in school, go on to college, and make better, safer choices. And, in a practice that has been employed by candidates in previous city elections, several SAMPLE ballots urging Dibble supporters to vote specific ways in other races were also seen in the mail in the last weeks of the race. Now, Salem is thriving and considered one of the most well-run cities in Massachusetts and continuously ranked one of the best places to live and visit in the state. You can try, Sen. Eric Lesser announces run for lieutenant governor, Here's who's running for governor in Massachusetts. 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