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carlo de maria Carlo DeMaria is the former Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts , having served the city for 18 years across multiple terms. He served as Everett’s mayor until early 2026, after losing his re-election bid for a seventh term to Robert Van Campen following a series of financial controversies. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ] Recent Ethics Allegations (April 2026) As of late April 2026, the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission has formally accused DeMaria of violating the state's conflict of interest law . The key allegations include: [ 1 , 2 ] Unauthorized Payments : The commission alleges that between 2016 and 2021, DeMaria improperly received approximately $220,000 in "longevity bonuses"—exceeding the amount allowed by a city ordinance. Concealment : He is accused of using his official position to conceal these payments by moving them into vague budget line items to avoid public and City Council scrutiny. Legal Defense : DeMaria has denied all wrongdoing, claiming...