Pledges to bring change and leadership that puts the people of Everett first
Special to the Independent
“The city is hungry for change.” That was the message from Everett City Councilor Robert Van Campen, who officially launched his campaign for Mayor of Everett today.
Van Campen pulled nomination papers today to officially launch his campaign, which will focus on restoring public trust, improving public education, ensuring responsible development, and building a city government that works for all Everett residents.
“This is about change. Change in leadership, change in direction, and change in how we operate as a government,” Van Campen said. “Everett residents deserve honest, transparent leadership that works for them and solves real problems like school overcrowding, housing affordability, and neighborhood quality of life. It is time to move Everett forward.”
Van Campen moved to Everett at 17 and has spent his adult life in the city. He has raised a family here, served his neighbors, and fought for good government. The son of a military veteran and a working-class family, he watched his parents achieve their American Dream when they bought their first home here in Everett. Today, that dream is out of reach for too many families. As mayor, he said, he will work to make that dream more possible again for working families across the city.
Van Campen has served on Everett’s Common Council, Board of Aldermen, and currently represents Ward 5 on the City Council. A municipal and labor attorney, he recently led the City Council’s call for state action to recoup $180,000 in improper longevity payments made to the current mayor.
“That scandal did not just expose one incident. It brought to the surface deeper problems in our government,” Van Campen said. “A lack of transparency, a lack of accountability, and too often a lack of honesty in how our city operates. It is time for Everett to turn the page and bring the focus back to the people.”
Van Campen said his campaign will prioritize community engagement and ensure that Everett residents have a voice in shaping the city’s future.
“Ultimately, the people of Everett are the ones whose voices should take priority,” he said. “We need leadership that will listen, act with integrity, and move this city forward.”
Following is the list of candidates who have pulled nomination papers for the 2025 election:
MAYOR
Carlo DeMaria, Jr.
Peter Pietrantonio
Robert J. VanCampen
COUNCIL AT LARGE
Katy L. Rogers
Wayne A. Matewsky
Michael K. Marchese
John F. Hanlon
Stephanie V. Smith
Matthew L. Costello
Darren Costa
Guerline Alcy Jabouin
Millie J. Cardello
Janene Star Johnson
Angelmarie A. DiNunzio
COUNCIL WARD 1
Peter A. Napolitano
Michele Capone
COUNCIL WARD 2
Balwinder Singh Gill
Stephanie N. Martins
COUNCIL WARD 3
Anthny N. DiPierro
Maria R. Bussell
Janene Star Johnson
COUNCIL WARD 4
Holly Garcia
COUNCIL WARD 5
Vivian Nguyen
COUNCIL WARD 6
Alfred John Lattanzi
Peter Pietrantonio
SCHOOL COM.
AT LARGE
Samantha M. Hurley
James A. Booker
Joseph A. LaMonica
Kristin N. Bairos
Darren Costa
Millie J. Cardello
SCHOOL COM. WARD 1
Margaret A. Cornelio
SCHOOL COM. WARD 2
Jason Marcus
Joanna Michelle Garren
SCHOOL COM. WARD 3
Jeanne M. Cristiano
Leonard Henry Jordan
SCHOOL COM. WARD 4
Robin M. Babcock
SCHOOL COM. WARD 5
Marcony Almeida Barros
SCHOOL COM. WARD 6
Joseph A. D’Onofrio
Thomas E. Abruzzese