Juan Latorre III again seeks council seat in Springfield

This article first appeared on Masslive.com on June 6th, 2025, and appeared in the June 7th, 2025 print edition of The Republican, in anticipation of my Campaign Kickoff in support of my race for the Springfield City Council.

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Juan F. Latorre III of Springfield plans to kick off a campaign for an at-large City Council seat next week.

In a statement, Latorre said that if elected, he would focus as a councilor on economic development, job creation, better school funding, environmental protection and improving the quality – and affordability – of life for city residents.

“Springfield is a city of boundless potential, but to realize it, new leadership is needed, and I believe I can deliver that leadership for our city,” he said in a statement. “The issues our city faces – ensuring public safety, addressing the housing crisis, expanding economic opportunity, and maintaining city services – will require new ideas.”

Latorre, an Eagle Scout and regular volunteer with community organizations, ran unsuccessfully for a council seat in 2021 and 2023. He is a graduate of Springfield public schools and earned degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Western New England University. Latorre works as an engineer in the telecommunications industry.

The campaign event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ciro’s Restaurant, at 904 Main St.

Latorre has led the City Council Young Professional Committee and helped promote Springfield Restaurant Week, among other civic activities.

He said he wants to use his experience “to serve the best interests of Springfield residents and create positive change.”

“The issues our city faces – ensuring public safety, addressing the housing crisis, expanding economic opportunity, and maintaining city services – will require new ideas,” he said in the statement. “My two decades of community service have prepared me to meet this unique moment in Springfield’s history.”