Jerry was born and raised in Beverly, went through the public school system and still lives and works here today. He is serving his fifth term as Beverly’s state representative. Jerry currently serves as Chairman of the Economic Development Committee. Parisella’s work experience includes serving as an attorney in private practice, Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Salem and with the City of Beverly Law Department. This combination of private and government experience gives Jerry a unique perspective on how the law affects ordinary citizens.
Jerry currently chairs the economic development committee and authored legislation to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts that will bring in millions of dollars to support our communities, provide hundreds of jobs and ensure those who suffer from gambling addiction get the services they need. He supported hundreds of millions of dollars to support the green energy economy and helps hundreds of businesses and residents get much-needed support during the pandemic.