Letter To The Editor: Prominent Local Democrat Backs Kratman

TEWKSBURY, MA -- Mark Kratman is the lone incumbent running in a three-way race for the two open seats on the Board of Selectmen in the Tewksbury Town Election on April 7. The following letter endorsing him was submitted to Tewksbury Patch:

As a nearly fifty year resident of the town and a very concerned and active citizen, I write today to express my endorsement and continued support for member of the Board of Selectman and its current Chair Mark Kratman in his bid for reelection.

When he ran three years ago Mark said: “I plan to go to every meeting that they have, including the School Committee as well as Board of Health Committee..." He has done that and more.

His commitment to the Town of Tewksbury is seen through his unfailing and unflagging presence at meetings, hearings, citizen gatherings, and all manner of events. He listens and he cares - and he is available 24-7. He knows and follows best practices with issues like smart growth and town concerns like road and sidewalk projects.

As Mass DOT Assistant Operations Engineer of District 4 covering 62 Cities and Towns, including Tewksbury and serving as the legislative liaison, Mark has the breadth of experience and contacts to keep needed priority projects for Tewksbury in the forefront for cooperation and funding from the Legislature.

Constituents and colleague respect his work ethic and his civic ethics. Please join me and vote for Mark Kratman for reelection to the Tewksbury Board of Selectmen.

Sincerely,

Marie Sweeney

Note: Marie Sweeney is chairwoman of the Greater Lowell Area Democrats.

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