Dozens of Local Leaders Endorse Senator Lewis For Re‐Election

A release from the Committee To Elect Jason Lewis:

MALDEN ‐‐‐‐ Over 60 current and former elected officials from around the Fifth Middlesex District have endorsed State Senator Jason Lewis for re‐election, citing his consistent and passionate advocacy for the needs and priorities of the towns and cities of the district.

“Senator Lewis has distinguished himself as a leader who cares about the communities he represents,” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. “He has worked hard for Malden by supporting local projects like our downtown revitalization and in delivering aid and funding for our city and schools. I look forward to our continued partnership and work together.”

“Senator Lewis has been a strong partner for Melrose and very responsive to our needs and concerns,” said Melrose Mayor Gail Infurna . “His leadership on Beacon Hill has made a real difference for our community. I’m pleased to support his re‐election.”

“As a school committee member and parent of children who attended the Reading public schools, I care deeply about our schools and I know that Senator Lewis does too,” said Reading School Committee member Elaine Webb . “He has been a strong leader on efforts to reform the state’s school funding formula so that all school districts get fair and adequate funding, and all students have access to a high quality education.”

“Since he began his service in the state legislature in 2009, Jason Lewis has been a strong advocate on issues that are important to the residents of his district and he has brought unprecedented funding back to his communities,” said Stoneham Select Board member Shelly MacNeill . “Even more importantly, Jason is my choice for State Senate because he has consistently demonstrated his willingness to sit with me and have open honest dialogue about my concerns."

“I appreciate how hard Senator Lewis works on behalf of the residents of Wakefield and all his constituents,” said Wakefield Town Councillor Ann Santos . “He has been a strong advocate and partner for our local needs, including funding for our schools, downtown revitalization, and the Albion Cultural Exchange. I look forward to our continued partnership.”

“I am proud to support Senator Lewis because he exemplifies compassionate, thoughtful, and informed leadership: values that parents and educators work hard to instill in our children. It’s refreshing to have a political role model for them!” said Winchester School Committee member Zeina Marchant . “Senator Lewis has been impactful on equitable education, inclusive curriculum, and the economic well‐being of all of our families, which are crucial to strengthening our public schools.”

Senator Jason Lewis has been endorsed by over 60 current and former elected officials:

5th Middlesex Legislative Delegation
● State Representative Michael Day, 31st
Middlesex District
● State Representative Steven Ultrino, 33rd Middlesex District
● State Representative Paul Donato, 35th Middlesex District
Massachusetts State Senate Colleagues
● Senate President Karen Spilka
● Senate President Emerita Harriette Chandler
● Senator Sal DiDomenico
● Senator Jamie Eldridge
● Senator Cindy Friedman
● Senator Pat Jehlen
● Senator Brendan Crighton
Malden
● Gary Christenson, Malden Mayor
● Richard Howard, former Malden Mayor
● Debbie DeMaria, City Council President
● Steve Winslow, City Councillor at Large
● Peg Crowe, City Council
● Paul Condon, City Council
● Ryan O’Malley, City Council
● Barbara Murphy, City Council
● Dave Camell, City Council
● Neal Anderson, City Council
● John Matheson, City Council
● Greg Lucey, former City Council
● Jennifer Spadafora, School Committee
● Tara Murphy Beardsley, School Committee
● Michael Drummey, School Committee
● Lenny Iovino, School Committee
● John Froio, School Committee
● Adam Weldai, former School Committee
Melrose
● Gail Infurna, Melrose Mayor
● Rob Dolan, former Melrose Mayor
● John Tramontozzi, Board of Aldermen
● Bob Boisselle, Board of Aldermen

● Mary Beth McAteer‐Margolis, former Board of Aldermen
Reading
● Barry Berman, Select Board
● Andy Friedmann, Select Board
● Vanessa Alvarado, Select Board
● Ben Tafoya, former Select Board
● Linda Snow Dockser, School Committee
● Elaine Webb, School Committee
● Sherri VandenAkker, School Committee
Stoneham
● Anthony Wilson, Select Board
● Shelly MacNeill, Select Board
● George Seibold, Select Board
● Raymie Parker, Select Board
● Rachel Meredith‐Warren, School Committee
● Dave Maurer, School Committee
● Thomas Dalton, School Committee
● Marie Christie, former School Committee

Wakefield
● Ann Santos, Town Council
● Tony Longo, Town Council
● Paul DiNocco, Town Council
● Peter May, Town Council
● Greg Liakos, School Committee
● Tom Markham, School Committee
● Chris Callanan, School Committee
Winchester
● Mariano Goluboff, Select Board
● Mike Bettencourt, Select Board
● Lance Grenzeback, Select Board
● Jackie Welch, Select Board
● Tom Howley, former Select Board
● Susan Verdicchio, School Committee
● Michelle Bergstrom, School Committee
● Brian Vernaglia, School Committee
● Zeina Marchant, School Committee
● Chris Nixon, School Committee

Photo of Jason Lewis with Wakefield School Committee member Greg Liakos courtesy Lewis Campaign