About Me
My Background
- City Councilor at Large, Ward 3 (West Newton) (2014-2020)
- Served 3 Term as a member of the Committees of Finance and Public Safety & Transportation. Previously 4 years on Land Use Committee
- Family: Jim is married to Albie Alvarez-Cote, has 10 children (4 are Veterans) and 7 Grandchildren.
- Education: Masters in Business (MBA): University of Mary Washington
- Work History:
- 1975-1995 US Marine, and attained the rank of First Sergeant
- 1995-Present: Financial Advisor with Concord Wealth Management
Accomplishments
- Experienced former City Councilor, serving on committees of Finance and Public Safety & Transportation
- Participated in, and then voted for Key Developments that work for your neighborhood.
- Opioid Crisis: Leadership led directly to the establishment of the Mayor’s commission on Opioids, and the use of Narcan by first responders.
- Worked on, and voted for the first Assisted Living facility in a number of years
- Parks: Promoting potential new Parks to be located by Burr School, enhanced Rev Ford Playground at Crescent St/Curve St
Get Involved, Vote Jim Cote on Tuesday Nov 2nd
Representing you:
- Participated in Police “live shooter” Training
- Actively participated in the Fire Department’s innovative “smokey room” simulator , and other training cycles
- Rode on the Waste Management Trucks, and the City’s Sidewalk repair crews
- Frugal budget watchdog working to keep Newton affordable for all *See the Debates: www.newtv.org “Decision 2019”