Wayne Matewsky is a former American state legislator who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015. He is an Everett resident and a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected in 2013 in a special election to succeed Stephen Stat Smith, who resigned after pleading guilty to his role in a voter fraud scheme. In addition to serving as a state representative, Matewsky was a member of the Everett City Council from 1981 to 2007, and 2015 to the present, and served as Everett City Alderman from 2007 to 2013.
Wayne Matewsky | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 28th Middlesex District | |
| In office 2013 – January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Stat Smith |
| Succeeded by | Joe McGonagle |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Everett, Massachusetts |
Shortly after winning the Democratic nomination, Matewsky received negative attention for allegedly mocking a disabled child in a restaurant and berating staff for seating him near the child.[1][2] In December 2013, two former campaign workers sued Matewsky seeking payment for services provided.[3] On January 30, 2014, he was arrested on a civil warrant for failing to pay $446 to one of his former campaign workers. Matewsky paid the bill in court and the case was dismissed. Matewsky claimed that the arrest was part of a "smear campaign" and accused his former worker of not cashing a check in order to discredit him.[4]
Joe McGonagle defeated Matewsky in the 2014 Democratic primary by 323 votes.[5]
Matewsky returned to city council in 2015 as he topped the ticket in the at-Large field with 2,041 votes.[6] He led the pack for the second straight election in 2017 with 1,788 votes.[7]
Personal life edit
Matewsky has sponsored a "Safe Halloween Party" for his constituents and their children every year since 1980.[8]
In 2006, while visiting relatives in Los Angeles, Matewsky helped pull survivors from the wreckage of an auto accident.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Wayne Matewsky's appalling behavior - The Boston Globe". Bostonglobe.com. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "Massachusetts state Rep. Wayne Matewsky faces possible reprimand after allegedly berating Texas Roadhouse staff for seating him near special needs girl". Masslive.com. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "Troubles continue for Everett state Representative Wayne Matewsky - The Boston Globe". Bostonglobe.com. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ McCabe, Kathy (1 February 2014). "Everett state rep. pays bill owed campaign worker after arrest". bostonglobe.com. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Mcgonagle Beats Matewsky in Primary: 323 Vote Win Gives Everett A New State Rep - Everett Independent – Everett Massachusetts Newspaper". Everettindependent.com. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "Matewsky says It's Good to be Underestimated in Everett Politics - Everett Independent – Everett Massachusetts Newspaper". Everettindependent.com. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "Everett Sees Extremely Close Vote in At-Large Council Race:Simonelli Prevails over Martins in Ward 2 - Everett Independent – Everett Massachusetts Newspaper". Everettindependent.com. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "Councilman Wayne Matewsky's 38th Annual Free Safe Children's Halloween Party October 29th - Everett Independent – Everett Massachusetts Newspaper". Everettindependent.com. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ Green, Angie; Covarrubias, Amanda (21 December 2006). "Fiery crash kills 3 teenagers". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
External links edit
- Wayne A. Matewsky. Massachusetts General Court.
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