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Obed Matul
Lynn City Council - Ward 2
About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
2 years
Election Date
Sep 2, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
Occupation
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My Top Issues
Defense / Veterans
I am in favor and will advocate for veteran and senior housing and services.
Environment / Energy
I will listen to neighbors and work with what will work best to clean our ward. I will work closely with other councilors, mayor's office, state delegation and community members to help clean King's Beach.
Infrastructure / Transportation
I will focus on making sure all streets, including dead ends, are properly swept and plowed.
Taxes / Budget
I am a firm believer that we also need to grow our commercial tax base.
Environment / Energy
I strongly believe that with better recycling and composting initiatives, we will be able to create cleaner and safer neighborhoods.
Economy
I am committed to working with other councilors, Mayor’s office, EDIC and City Planners to make sure that we are working hard to bring more businesses to Lynn with great jobs for our residents and more commercial buildings in the city.
Economy
I will work hard to bring more jobs to the city and better wages.
Infrastructure / Transportation
I will work with DPW on making sure Public Parks and places where families can enjoy their time together are properly maintained and kept in adequate conditions, as well as make sure our streets are properly maintained.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
One of the ways we can tackle the violence in our city is by creating more youth programs.
Who I'm Running Against
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