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Craig Penno

Amesbury City Council - At Large

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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

Nov 4, 2025

About Me

Party

Independent

Occupation

Business Owner

Fun Fact

Loves to sing Karaoke. This hobby helps me to relieve stress and balance my life. Singing in front of strangers reminds me of my personal strength of challenging myself to do bold things that others may be too afraid to do. It provides me with self confidence while at the same time providing humility for my shortcomings.

Past Experience

Local business owner of Mill 77 Brewing. Prior employee of the IRS as a Revenue Officer for 13 years. Graduate of Boston University with a B.S. in Journalism. Supporter of local charities (Greenstone Gives, Caiden's Crusaders, Support our Stadium, The Jimmy Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute).

My Top Issues

Increasing affordable housing options

Housing prices have reached record highs while wages have remained stagnant for many decades. This is unsustainable and depriving hard working people of their opportunity to own a home.

Implementing sound financial management practices to maintain balanced budgets

Taxes are the lifeblood of any city or town in order to provide necessary public services. The responsibility of elected representatives is to use tax money wisely and efficiently in order to provide all necessary services.

Thriving local businesses

Local businesses help to maintain the vibrancy of the local area and its economy from tax revenues to employment opportunities. It is imperative for the city to support and promote local business in order to maintain an economically strong community.

Who I'm Running Against

Steven Stanganelli (Democrat Party)

Local business owner, Anti-Trump, Very Liberal

Scott Mandeville (Independent)

Unknown

Kelly Sullivan (Democrat Party)

Unknown
 

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