Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Outgoing 21st Middlesex District State Rep. Charles Murphy has endorsed fellow Democrat Ken Gordon.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The following is a letter of endorsement from State Rep. Charles Murphy: At the end of this year I will complete my eighth and final term as your State Representative, serving Burlington, Bedford and Wilmington. While I will miss the opportunity to serve this district, I am certain that if we elect Ken Gordon to succeed me, our district will be in capable hands. I have gotten to know Ken during this race. He is an articulate, passionate and hard-working advocate for working families. He has devoted his career to help working people, and he is prepared to bring his fight to Beacon Hill. His skills will serve him well. It is a difficult job, but I know he will succeed. Some people have asked me if Burlington is best served with Ken, a …
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
A release by the campaign to elect Walter Zenkin to the 21st Middlesex District State Rep. Seat.
The following is a release from the campaign to elect Walter Zenkin to the 21st Middlesex District State Rep. Seat: Burlington Selectman Walter T. Zenkin successfully earned a spot on November’s ballot as the Republican nominee for the 21st Middlesex District’s open seat. Zenkin needed at least 150 write-in votes to accomplish his goal of earning the right to appear on the ballot. In the end, he cruised to victory with over 650 signatures in all. “I am very appreciative of the outpouring of support from the voters in Bedford, Burlington and Wilmington,” stated Zenkin. “People are tired of bickering and business as usual on Beacon Hill. There needs to be some voice of reason in the Massachusetts State House. The remainder of this …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
A letter from Democratic candidate Ken Gordon on why he is running in today's primary.
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
I'm Ken Gordon. I'm asking you to vote for me, please, this Thursday, in the Democratic primary, to be your State Representative in the 21st Middlesex District. I will stand up for the rights of the middle class, as I do at work, as I have as a community volunteer. My job is to protect [support] the rights of workers who have been victimized in the work place for a variety of reasons, such as discrimination and harassment. I understand the value of small and large business to our community. Entrepreneurs must be given an incentive to invest in our community, or they will take their jobs elsewhere. We do that by investing in the infrastructure of the community, because relying on tax savings alone leaves us vulnerable to being outbid by…
Friday, May 11, 2012
Burlington Selectman Walter Zenkin informed Patch that he will be seeking a spot on the State Representative ballot this fall.
Walter Zenkin, who has been a member of the Burlington Board of Selectmen for six years, informed Burlington Patch this week he is currently collecting signatures to get on the Republican primary ballot for the 21st Middlesex District with a view to ousting current State Rep. Charles Murphy, D-Burlington, this fall. The Twenty-first Middlesex districts consists of the towns of Bedford and Burlington, and precinct 3 of the town of Wilmington. Zenkin said he is running to represent the "pulse of the local communities" in the State House. "I feel like I've been a proven leader, someone who is approachable and works on common sense," he said. "I hope to bring my experience as a town official to the state level and represent the towns as best I…
J Marie
12:48 am on Friday, October 26, 2012
Very well spoken. I agree completely. more ›