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I first came to know Tristan when he accompanied his mother on a food drive for local food pantries. He assisted in obtaining donations from shoppers at the Stop and Shop. Tristan, a teenager at the time, was eager to ask one and all to contribute, and engaged especially well with children, helping them to put donations into the collection basket. In both high school and college, Tristan was an accomplished athlete in track and field, jumping hurdles and other such events. He is giving…

We have several talented people running for state rep. I am supporting Jenny Armini. Platforms are ideas and promises. Remember the quote: ”don’t tell me what you’re going to do, show me what you have done”. To distinguish among the candidates, I have narrowed it down to three things: Do they know the district? Jenny Armini has lived here for 17 years, and had a variety of experiences as a parent of children in the public schools, homeowner, volunteer, member of a church, active in…

Jenny Armini has the experience to be ready day one to get things done. I proudly support Jenny Armini in the race for state representative. Jenny’s grassroots community leadership here in the 8th Esssex District and her legislation and public policy experience makes her ready to lead positive change for our community on day one. Her experience is real, her bold ideas are informed and her ability to get things accomplished is proven. For me, this election feels so personal as women’s rights are literally…

I met Jenny Armini in 2018, when she galvanized our community with Elect Blue. Her grassroots organization offered concerned citizens an opportunity to make a change after President Donald Trump was elected, raising thousands of dollars for United state House and Senate Democratic candidates. Jenny has a strong moral compass and is a passionate problem solver; she is the ONLY candidate in the race for state representative with experience developing and passing legislation, both on Capitol Hill and on Beacon Hill. We need a candidate…

Hi All: In less than one week we will know who the leading Democratic candidate will be for the 8th Essex District of Massachusetts. We are so fortunate to have so many outstanding candidates running. As a commissioner emerita for the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, I have worked with legislators on a daily basis: Writing, promoting and gaining support for bills that are relevant to enhancing the lives of women and girls across the commonwealth. I know how the process works and…

I am writing this letter in support of Jenny Armini's candidacy for the 8th Essex District seat. I met Jenny when I attended one of the first meetings for Elect Blue, an organization supporting democratic candidates, created in response to the 2016 election.  Jenny’s concern for our democracy and her passion for local change left a lasting impression on me.  I was delighted to learn she was running for the local office.  I knew she would be a terrific candidate because she had already created…

The "Fearsome Foursome" have spoken.  The four women running for the 8th Essex District representative seat banded together and sent a letter authored by candidate Polly Titcomb, attacking male candidate Tristan Smith for offering high-level endorsements in favor of his election.  The tone of the letter and the op-eds that followed are a stretch of ethics.  These four female candidates have targeted Tristan with the complaint that he is promoted by "friends of his father's", all male and all of a certain generation. I am…

In a field of promising candidates, Jenny Armini stands out, when you compare their background and experience. As a UVA government major and a grad of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, she has the educational foundation to critically analyze policy and write legislation. Having worked on Capitol Hill and Beacon Hill, Jenny know what it takes to pass legislation and respond to constituent needs. Our district has been a year without a seat at the table of government, we need to minimize the time…

I never realized just how important local politics were. Having lived in Massachusetts my whole life, I took so much for granted. Now, more than ever, it's important to be represented by someone who has our best interests in the State House. Jenny has the experience and a proven track record to show that she will start getting things done on Day One! She is the real deal who can bring this community together and lead us forward. Please join me on Sept. 6 to…

I’m so proud to be supporting Diann Slavit Baylis for State Representative because of the priorities she is fighting for, in particular her commitment to civil rights and equality.  I first met Diann at a rally at the Marblehead Community Center protesting the overturning of Roe v. Wade. It was at this event that I realized how passionate she is for social justice. My greatest motive is creating a world where everyone can be happy and safe, and Diann stood out to me as a…