As the New England weather warms and we prepare for the City Council’s summer break, I’ve reflected on my first year in office. Below is a letter announcing my appointment as your Ward 3 City Councilor. As campaign season heats up, I’ve been spending time with family and loved ones to assess my goals, accomplishments and challenges.

Everett is moving forward with change and progress. It’s only just begun. We’ve worked together to complete my discovery period. I rolled up my sleeves to gain a deep knowledge of operations and the financial management practices at City Hall. I’ve grown to master the budget, which will

drive significant operational efficiencies. Over time, this translates into property tax growth stabilization. It’s become clear to me, Everett deserves better

Please read my letter below from late 2022. I am committed to using my experience to continue driving progress and delivering change.

Dear Ward 3 Resident,

I hope you have had a wonderful summer!

My name is Darren Costa, your Ward 3 Everett City Councilor. I live here with my beautiful wife, our son and newest addition, our 3 month old baby girl. We chose Everett as a home and community that felt right to raise our family in, but also know that building a great community is not a passive activity. It takes working together to identify opportunities and finding solutions so that Everett is a place where all young families can find home and then age in comfort. This was why I ran in 2021 and why I believe that my experience as a Certified Public Accountant and leader in private business will lend itself to analyze and think critically about decisions that impact you and me both.

You may or may not know that while I ran unsuccessfully for City Council in 2021, I was appointed to that open seat just three short months ago. I took the summer to acclimate myself to the role and familiarize myself with the nuances of local government. I also had a newborn to keep me busy (and tired!). 

As the City Council resumes it’s regular meeting schedule, I want to make sure all of my neighbors in Ward 3 know how to reach me and feel comfortable doing so. Whether by phone, text, email, or meeting up for a coffee or walk around Glendale Park, it’s important that I hear about what matters to you and how we can work together to continue to build an Everett that is home for us all. 

Feel free to contact me at (617) 544-7089 by phone or text, Darren4Everett@icloud.com by email, or follow me on Facebook or Instagram at @Darren4Everett for updates and information. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Darren Costa

Ward 3 Everett City Council