Come Meet Mary at our Campaign Meet & Greet
August 23, 2025, 2:00 - 4:30 PM
Moseley Pines Pavilion
Family friendly event with games, refreshments, and the
KONA ICE TRUCK (2:30 - 3:30)
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and connect with neighbors. All are welcome - NO RSVP needed! Rain or shine.
My name is Mary DeLai and I am excited at the opportunity to serve as Newburyport's next Ward 6 Councillor. I'm running because I care deeply about our city, our ward, and our neighborhoods, and I believe in the people who call Newburyport home.
I believe we deserve leadership that listens, acts, and delivers. Leadership that doesn't just promise change, but creates it. We need engaged and experienced leadership.
I am a career public servant, not a politician. I know the challenges we face because I have experienced them before. I've successfully navigated the difficult task of balancing limited resources with growing needs. These are times when compromise, collaboration, and communication are critical.
Our city will confront significant challenges in the years ahead - fiscal constraints, development pressures, climate change, and affordable housing chief among them. I have the professional experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to address these challenges. There is no more important time to have experienced and engaged experts leading our city.
Together, we can ensure our city works for everyone, including the West End. My mission is to elevate the voices of Ward 6 by proactively seeking your input and prioritizing regular communication and engagement with our residents. I promise to listen first, to speak up for what's right, and to show up to represent you.
So I'm asking for your vote, your trust, and your partnership. I promise to communicate with you and for you. I will work hard to understand your concerns and represent the interests of Ward 6. Let's continue to make Ward 6 a wonderful place to live and let's make this city better together.
Over 25 Years of Public Service including:
School Superintendent
School Finance Official
Massachusetts Municipal Association
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Essex County Regional Planning Commission
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Past President, Board Member Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials
Presidents Award, Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials
John F. Conway Distinguished Service Award, Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials
Executive Leadership Coach and Mentor
Newburyport Representative to Whittier Vocational Technical School Committee
Newburyport Democratic City Committee
Volunteer, Our Neighbors Table
Former member of the Newburyport Energy Advisory Committee
Former Member, Manchester Conservation Commission
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our Ward 6 Survey.
