The Elly Report: Candidates Corner

Interview with Worcester City Council Candidate Bill McCarthy

Republican candidate for Worcester City Council, William "Bill" McCarthy, is out spreading his campaign message and lobbying for votes. Mr. McCarthy is one of eleven candidates currently running for one of the six at-large city council seats. He will face some of the incumbents in this fall's election. The Elly Report sat down with Bill, a Worcester native, to discuss the campaign.

"This year’s election is more about taxes and economic development than public safety was in last year’s sheriff's race," Bill stated. Six months ago, he placed second in that race and received almost 14,000 votes just in the city of Worcester. When asked about the issues facing Worcester, he stated, "The city needs some new leaders to focus on developing economic prosperity and dealing with budget problems facing the community. I am a 'problem solver.' That means I will approach the position with a business plan that stresses partnerships and cooperative agreements between the public and private sectors in the city. We have 10 institutions of higher education and we should be working together."

"Further," Mr. McCarthy continued," we need a more balanced economy in Worcester, one that not only leaves the city less vulnerable to downturns, but also results in an environment which fosters innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship." ER