PEABODY — A familiar face at City Hall is Peabody’s new treasurer.
Last week, the City Council approved Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.’s appointment of Julie Daigle to replace retiring treasurer Jeanne Carnevale.
“Julie is a graduate of Merrimack College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting and has worked for the administration of three Peabody mayors during her 17 years in public service,” said the mayor. “She began her career as a paid intern in the office of Mayor Peter Torigian. The internship continued throughout her college years and culminated with a full-time position as the senior treasury clerk under Mayor Michael Bonfanti.”
Daigle was later promoted to the role of grants manager for the Department of Planning and Community Development, and in 2014, Bettencourt appointed her to the new position as the city’s business liaison.
“In that role, she cultivated relationships with local and regional banking executives as well as CEOs of the city’s largest corporations, and of course, she was involved heavily with the Chamber of Commerce here in the city of Peabody.”
Bettencourt said he and the city’s financial leadership interviewed several candidates for treasurer and felt Daigle was the best fit for the position.
“In addition to having firsthand knowledge of the inner workings of the treasurer’s office, Julie brings outstanding leadership and top-notch customer service abilities to this very important role.”
Daigle said she brings experience and a love of the city to her new job.
“I realize this job is a great responsibility and I will take it very seriously and give it my best effort,” said Daigle. “I’m hoping for a smooth transition with the help of the outgoing treasurer, Jeannie Carnevale.”
The position was posted with a top salary of just under $75,000 per year.
Carnevale, who is retiring after six years as treasurer after serving six years as the city’s sealer of weights and measures, said she’s happy to step in and help whenever she is needed.
“Over the last six years, we have done a lot of good things and we have a lot more to do,” said Carnevale. “I’ll always be here whenever the city needs me.”
