#EndorsedByThePeople: Natalia Linos

BROOKLINE, MA -- Today, three leading members of the local community from across Massachusetts’s 4th Congressional District announced their support for Dr. Natalia Linos for Congress. Linos is thrilled to have the support of former Massachusetts Democratic State Committee Member and former Chair, Franklin Democratic Town Committee Dr. Michael Walker-Jones, Fall River Democratic City Committee Member Amanda Huggon-Mauretti, and Wellesley Town Meeting Member and Vice Chair of the Natural Resources Commissioner Raina C. McManus.

Amanda Huggon-Mauretti, Fall River
Member of Fall River Democratic City Committee, Ward 8, Our Revolution Greater Fall River, and the Coalition for Social Justice

“This spring, I had the privilege of hearing from all 12 Democratic candidates running to represent us in District 4 and was most impressed by Natalia Linos. She understands the challenges that face Fall River, but also our unique strengths. Natalia has worked for decades to advance the health and well-being of working class communities, shaping policy within the NYC Department of Health as well as with the United Nations Development Program. We are fortunate to have a number of candidates to choose from on September 1, however, as we continue to live with the realities of COVID-19, my vote is with a scientist and public health expert of tremendous integrity at a time when we so desperately need one.”

Dr. Michael Walker-Jones, Franklin
Former Massachusetts Democratic State Committee Member, Former Franklin Democratic Town Committee Chair, and retired teacher and education policy advocate

“Natalia’s training as an epidemiologist will immediately be an asset for me as an elderly constituent, an asset for our district healthcare workers, an asset for our local government and civic leaders, and an asset for educators, business leaders, and small business owners. As an activist for justice and equity internationally Natalia has also demonstrated her commitment to Black Americans, Latinx, the poor and middle class of this country. I haven’t been this enthusiastic about a candidate since I worked for Congressman Jim McGovern or former Gov. Deval Patrick. Like them, Natalia has inspired me with her expertise, her love of people, and her willingness to represent all of us in the 4th Congressional District.”

Raina C. McManus, Wellesley
Wellesley Town Meeting Member and Natural Resources Commissioner

“With the emergence of COVID-19, we are now experiencing firsthand the devastating intersection between our economy, our health, and a warming planet. As a social epidemiologist, Dr. Linos fully understands the science behind these issues, and will draw on her stellar education - and her global experience in organizations such as the U.N., and the NYC Health Department during the Ebola outbreak - to bring about the urgent changes we need in order for our planet, and consequently us, to be healthy, safe, and economically sound. Natalia is currently the Executive Director of the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard. At a time when our country’s social inequities and injustices are being laid bare, could we ask for a person with a more relevant skill set?”