Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund Endorses Phil DeCologero for State Rep.

Submitted by the Planned Parenthood Fund

The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund (PPAF) announced its endorsement of Phil DeCologero to represent the 14th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. PPAF is the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts.

“Planned Parenthood is proud to endorse Phil DeCologero to represent the 14th Essex District. DeCologero understands that access to health care and comprehensive sexuality education are essential to building a healthy community,” said Marty Walz, president of Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund. “With states across the country passing hundreds of bills to restrict access to sexuality education and women’s health care, Massachusetts can and should be a national leader on these issues. Voters can trust that DeCologero is the candidate that will work to make that vision a reality in the coming legislative session.”

“I am honored that Planned Parenthood has placed their trust in me to advocate for issues important to women and families,” said DeCologero. “From appropriate education, to family planning and reproductive rights, I look forward to working with advocates and Merrimack Valley residents in promoting sensible and safe policies.”

DeCologero (D-North Andover) is challenging Rep. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) for the Democratic nomination in the Merrimack Valley district covering pieces of Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen, and North Andover.

“Phil’s been a trusted advocate for our local communities, while also being a solid supporter of important issues impacting people across Massachusetts,” said Sharon Pollard, former Mayor of Methuen. “Particularly, his support of and dedication to issues affecting women makes me confident that Phil is a leader who we can trust to fight for us in Boston

“Phil will be a passionate supporter of issues that matter to women and families,” said Haverhill City Councillor Mary Ellen Daly O’Brien. “I am glad that Planned Parenthood recognizes what we in the Merrimack Valley have long seen.”

DeCologero, 27, formerly worked at the Massachusetts State House and, most recently, spent over two years as a member of Mayor Steve Zanni’s senior staff. A life-long resident of the Merrimack Valley and graduate of Merrimack College, DeCologero lives in North Andover with his wife, Sara, and three-year old daughter, Sophia.

The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts (PPAF) is the advocacy and political arm of the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. Formed in 1984, PPAF believes that working within the political process is critical to advancing PPLM’s mission to increase access to sexual and reproductive health services and comprehensive sexuality education for women, men, and families across Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.pplmvotes.org.