Peabody Native Announces City Council Candidacy

PEABODY, MA – Mark O’Neill of Antrim Road is announcing his candidacy for Peabody City Council to represent Ward 6.

Mark was born and raised in Peabody and is the son of Martin and Jacqueline O’Neill. He is married to his wife Tracy and they have two children: Caroline, 18, and Joseph, 16.

"Our parents gave us a great childhood and worked hard at fostering a sense of pride in our community," said O'Neill in a statement. "I have decided to run for Ward 6 Councilor to make sure our neighborhoods have strong representation on the City Council. I feel that now is the time to serve to not only work hard on behalf of our Ward but all residents of Peabody."

Mark holds a degree in Business Administration from Westfield State University. He is employed by Lexington Insurance Company as an Assistant Vice President in the Transportation Department.

Image via Mark O'Neill