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Christian De Jesus Franco

City CouncilDemocrat

MA-Chelsea District 1 City Council

Puerto Rican·Chelsea Planning Board Clerk

Why This Race Matters

Christian De Jesus Franco is running against Todd Taylor (incumbent, won 253-139).

Franco ran for Chelsea City Council District 1 in November 2025 as a first-time candidate challenging longtime incumbent Todd Taylor. He was endorsed by the Greater Boston Labor Council and Run for Something. Chelsea is a majority-Latino city north of Boston, making Latino representation on its council significant.

Franco lost to incumbent Todd Taylor 139-253 in the November 4, 2025 municipal election. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Chelsea public housing, he ran on affordable housing, infrastructure, and inclusion. He continues to serve on the Chelsea Planning Board and Human Rights Commission.

Key dates to watch: General Election on November 4, 2025.

About

Christian De Jesus Franco is a community leader and banking professional from Chelsea, Massachusetts. Born in Puerto Rico, he moved to Chelsea at age five and was raised in public housing (Innes Apartments) by his single mother. He ran for Chelsea City Council District 1 in 2025, losing to incumbent Todd Taylor. He has served on the Chelsea Planning Board (as Clerk) and Human Rights Commission, and is a church leader at St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church. As Director of ALPFA Pride at ALPFA Boston, he uplifts the LGBTQ+ community within the Association of Latino Professionals For America.

Family & Heritage

Born in Puerto Rico, moved to Chelsea, MA at age five. Raised in Chelsea public housing (Innes Apartments) by his single mother. Brother serves in the U.S. Navy. Sister attends Bunker Hill Community College. Lifelong Chelsea resident and first-generation mainland American.

Political Career

Before Politics

Assistant Branch Manager at Leader Bank; Teller Supervisor at Brookline Bank; Regional Operations Associate at Eastern Bank; Teller at East Boston Savings Bank; Teller at TD Bank Group; Director of ALPFA Pride at ALPFA Boston

Education

Business Technology from Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School

Key Issues & Priorities

*Affordable housing
*Better infrastructure
*Healthier and more inclusive city
*Diversity and inclusion
*LGBTQ+ community advocacy

Endorsements

Run for Something
Greater Boston Labor Council

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