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Recent interview with It's All Local

Recent interview with It's All Local on the Needham Channel

Also, the Needham Channel and Needham Times recently had a candidates debate which is airing daily on the Needham Channel. Check your listings for times and station.

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“I pledge to run a positive campaign that will focus on my vision and my qualifications, and how I will use both to help make our district and our state the best that it can be. With your support, I will be a representative who works hard and effectively for you.”
        

Recent News

Boston Globe posts Candidate Profiles

August 23 - The Boston Globes has posted candidate profiles of the State Rep candidates. full story

MLEV and Humane Massachusetts Endorse

August 20 - The Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters and Humane Massachusetts have endorses Jerry Wasserman for State Representative. full story

AFT Endorses

August 13 - The American Federation of Teachers has endorsed Jerry Wasserman for State Representative full story

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Why Jerry is the Best Choice to be our Next State Representative:

  1. A Record of Dedicated Leadership:
    • Needham Selectman for 11 years
    • School Committee member for 9 years
    • Town Meeting member for 27 years
    • Member of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Local Government
    • Long-time chairman of the Suburban Coalition
    • Massachusetts Municipal Association Board of Directors
    • Former President of Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association
    • Served on the Economic Development Committee for 8 years
    • Member of the Suicide Prevention Coalition
    • Served on the Needham Education Foundation Board for 6 years
    • Member of Needham Opportunities, Inc.
    • Integral member of the Green Needham Collaborative

  2. Delivering Unmatched Accomplishments for our Communities:
    • Fought successfully for property tax relief for seniors across the state
    • Established the Education Funding Floor which guarantees more predictable funding from the state for public education
    • Leading the effort to bring wind and solar power to the district
    • Championed a smart growth initiative for downtown Needham
    • Instrumental in rebuilding the Eliot, Needham High School, and High Rock Schools with record state funding support
    • Successfully guided the High Rock Homes project for new Affordable Housing

  3. Ready to Tackle the Tough Issues Facing the Commonwealth:
    • Quality education for all of our children
    • Improving local aid to reduce dependence on the property tax
    • Attracting jobs in the environmental and bio-tech industries to Massachusetts
    • Helping small business to grow with less red tape and more private loans
    • Reducing our dependence on fossil fuels by utilizing alternative energy
    • Tax relief for seniors in need
    • Equal rights for all persons under the law
    • Increased access to mental health services
    • Lower cost for prescription drugs

Endorsed by:

  • Sierra Club
  • American Federation of Teachers
  • Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts
  • National Association of Social Workers-Massachusetts
  • Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters
  • Boston Teachers Union
  • Humane Massachusetts

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