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Gov. Deval Patrick on Jim's leadership and integrity

Dear Friends,

On Tuesday, November 13th, there is an election for State Senate in your district, the 4th Middlesex, and it's important that you learn about the candidates and vote.

Change begins at the grassroots level, and your local leaders, including your State Senator, are the people who will make a direct impact on so many of the services that you and your family depend upon.

In this important race, I'm hoping you will join me in supporting Jim Marzilli, who was an important partner to me in my own campaign and has helped to guide my decision making as Governor. Jim supports all four parts of the Municipal Partnership Act. He is a leading advocate for renewable energy as a way to increase our available clean energy supply, reduce pollution, curtail our dependence on foreign oil and spur economic growth.

You can learn more about Jim at his website, or for information about where you vote, visit the Secretary of State's site here. If you are interested in supporting his campaign, consider volunteering this weekend, contributing, or convincing your neighbors to do the same.

As we just learned once again here in Boston, unfortunately, voter turnout is historically low in many local elections, and our local leaders are often elected by only a handful of votes.

This makes your participation and your vote even more valuable. Regardless of who you support, the most important thing is to take the time to learn about the candidates and cast your vote.

I know just how busy daily life can become, but don't leave politics solely to politicians. Please take a couple of minutes out of your busy schedule on Tuesday, November 13th and vote for Jim.

Sincerely,

Deval L. Patrick

Your friends and neighbors!

VOTE on Tuesday!

Endorsed for State Senate by

  • The Boston Globe
  • Boston Teachers Union
  • Sierra Club of Massachusetts, September 2007
  • United Auto Workers, September 2007
  • Mass Alliance, the united voice for progressive Massachusetts
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) # 509
  • SEIU #1199
  • Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Massachusetts Nurses Assocation
  • Blue Mass Group