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Steve Roix

Ward 5 will benefit from choosing Todd Easton for City Council, as will the entire City. Todd has been an advocate for youth and families for many years, volunteering in the Schools, assisting families struggling with food security, and donating countless hours to support youth sports in our community.

Todd understands what Ward 5 has been, what it is now, and what it can be. Even more importantly he knows the people whose lives will be affected by decisions made at City Hall, and he understands the diversity of the community in total. Todd understands that serving that diverse community does not always mean prioritizing what outside activist organizations prioritize in their platforms. 

Todd has thoughtful ideas regarding what the City Council can do to protect and improve the quality of life for Ward 5 residents, yet he is always willing to listen to the concerns of his neighbors without judgment.

Todd has been active and involved in so much of what makes our City great over the past 20 years. His passion for protecting and improving the quality of life in Ward 5 – as well as his unique ability to effectively and genuinely engage with neighbors and community members from all walks of life – makes him the ideal candidate to represent Ward 5 on the Council going forward.   

I encourage voters in Somerville’s Ward 5 to consider and cast their ballot for Todd Easton for City Council. 

Steve Roix
Somerville