Trey Fuccillo | |
|---|---|
 Fuccillo in 2023 | |
| Member of the Marlborough City Council from the 6th ward | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sean A. Navin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Trey Fuccillo September 30, 2002 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Emerson College (BS) (enrolled) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Albert Trey Fuccillo (born September 30, 2002) is an American politician who represents the 6th ward on the Marlborough City Council in Marlborough, Massachusetts. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest elected officials in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Early life and education edit
Fuccillo grew up in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and graduated from the Advanced Math & Science Academy–one of the top ranked academic high schools in Massachusetts.[1] While in high school, he served as a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Student Advisory Committee and was named a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.[2]
After high school, Fuccillo studied political communication at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts.[3] At Emerson, he was a co-founder and member of Beyond, an informal nonpartisan debate and discussion group of approximately a dozen Emerson students. Fuccillo also played college baseball as a catcher on the Emerson Lions varsity baseball team.[4]
While in college, Fuccillo worked on Maura Healey's successful 2022 gubernatorial campaign.[5] He served as the campaigns digital deputy at the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention and as college campus organizer.[6] Fuccillo previously worked in the mayor's office at Marlborough City Hall and for the Marlborough Community Development Authority.[3][7] Fuccillo served as the MetroWest chair of the Young Democrats of Massachusetts for several years.[8]
Early political career edit
Marlborough City Council edit
In 2023, while still a student at Emerson, Fuccillo launched his political career by announcing his candidacy for the Marlborough City Council.[9][10] He ran on a platform of improving city infrastructure, preserving conservation land and revitalizing the Marlborough Center Historic district.[11][12] Initially, Fuccillo faced three opponents for the open seat, however, two withdrew from the race prior to the preliminary election, sending Fuccillo straight to the general election.[13] On November 7, 2023, Fuccillo won the election with over 67% of the vote, becoming one of the youngest elected officials in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the age of 21.[14][15][16]
Fuccillo was inaugurated on January 1, 2024.[17] He is currently the vice-chair of the public services committee and climate resiliency committee. He is also a member of the city council’s finance committee.[18]
In 2024, Fuccillo was recognized as a member of Engaging Local Government Leaders' Top 100 Influencers in Local Government.[19]
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Albert Trey Fuccillo
|
792 | 67.3% | |
| Nonpartisan | Maureen A. Brennan | 380 | 32.3% | |
| Write-in | 5 | 0.4% | ||
| Total votes | 1,177 | 100.0% | ||
| Blank | 56 | |||
References edit
- ^ "Best Massachusetts High Schools". U.S. News & World Report.
- ^ "Candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program" (PDF). U.S. Department of Education.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Sullivan, Maureen (2023-12-27). "Fuccillo takes over for Navin in Ward 6". Community Advocate. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "2023 Baseball Roster". Emerson College. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ Garrity, Kelly; Kashinsky, Lisa (2023-07-11). "A new generation of candidates just dropped". POLITICO. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Mayoral race highlights what's expected to be busy Marlborough City Election on Nov. 7". MetroWest Daily News. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Wenzel, Mary (2022-09-04). "Wenzel: Marlborough says goodbye to interns, pasta supper returns". Community Advocate. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "Our Leadership | Young Democrats of Massachusetts". MA Young Democrats. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ Sullivan, Maureen (2023-06-29). "Field grows for Marlborough mayor, city council races". Community Advocate. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ "Local Gen Z politicians pushing to become leaders of today". www.wbur.org. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ Marlborough, Trey For. "Trey For Marlborough". Trey For Marlborough. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ Nguyen, Hannah; Mara, D. J. (2023-11-15). "Fuccillo secures seat on Marlborough City Council as full-time Emerson student". The Berkeley Beacon. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ Sullivan, Maureen (2023-09-08). "Ferro, Cabral withdraw from Marlborough election". Community Advocate. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ^ "Marlborough election results: J. Christian Dumais to become city's next mayor". MetroWest Daily News. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Nguyen, Hannah (2023-11-09). "Trey Fuccillo elected Marlborough Ward 6 city councilor at 21". The Berkeley Beacon. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Siebold, Emma (2023-11-17). "Mr. Fuccillo Goes to Marlborough: Emerson Junior Wins Council Seat". Emerson Today. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Sullivan, Maureen (2023-12-27). "Inaugural ceremonies in Marlborough on Jan. 1". Community Advocate. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "Regular Meeting Schedule and Committee Assignments | marlboroughma". www.marlborough-ma.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ "Top Influencers in Local Government". ELGL. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "CITY OF MARLBOROUGH MUNICIPAL ELECTION 11/07/23" (PDF). City of Marlborough. Retrieved November 30, 2023.