Press Releases
Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Endorses Former Representative Rosemary Sandlin for Mayor of Agawam
BOSTON- The Massachusetts
Women’s Political Caucus PAC has endorsed Rosemary Sandlin for
Mayor of Agawam in the upcoming election on November 8th.
“Rosemary Sandlin was an
outstanding candidate when we endorsed her as a State Representative
and we are thrilled to be able to support her in her bid for mayor,”
stated Priti Rao, MWPC Executive Director. “We believe that she
will use her extensive experience in government to create a more
transparent government for the city of Agawam that employs taxpayer
dollars in the most effective way possible.
“I’m honored to have
the support of the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus again,”
said Sandlin. “It’s very important to show publicly women
supporting women and the MWPC is an outstanding organization whose
hard work ensures that women become more involved at all levels of
the political process. I am so thankful for their encouragement in my
run for mayor.”
Sandlin is a lifetime
resident of Agawam, Massachusetts, who has always been active in her
community, having graduated from Agawam High School in 1964, served
22 years on the Agawam School Committee and 25 years in the Agawam
Rotary International. She served as the Representative from the Third
Hampden County district from 2007-2011. Sandlin has served as
President of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees in
the past, and has been a member of the Agawam Housing Authority for
25 years. As a member of the Agawam Democratic Committee and the
Massachusetts State Democratic Committee, Sandlin has devoted herself
to projects such as the Boys and Girls Club, the Agawam Senior
Center, and shelters for victims of domestic violence. As the first
female member admitted to the Rotary Club of Agawam, she later became
the first woman President of the Club.
Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus PAC Endorses Mayor Lisa Wong for Re-Election as Mayor of Fitchburg
BOSTON- The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (MWPC) Political Action Committee has endorsed Mayor Lisa Wong of Fitchburg for re-election. Wong was first elected in 2007 at a time when Fitchburg's economy had stagnated and population turnover in the city was immense. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to rejuvenate the former industrial city by bringing in new businesses, creating family programming to engage the community, and forging strong relationships with Fitchburg State University. She has also cracked down on corruption in the city's government to ensure that it is working for the greatest benefit of Fitchburg's citizens, revamped the budget, and has worked to reduce the city's crime rate.
"We are thrilled to endorse Mayor Wong in her re-election campaign," says MWPC Executive Director Priti Rao. "I think her record speaks for itself: she is a talented leader with the skills and determination to effect positive change. In the face of immense challenges, including an economic depression and immense funding and budget cuts, she has still managed to improve life in Fitchburg for its residents and the MWPC is confident that another term in office will see her making even greater progress for that city."
"I am honored and excited to have the endorsement of the MWPC," says Wong. "They are one of the most respected and effective organizations to engage and promote women in politics. Many statewide organizations have yet to create an endorsement process for municipal level candidates and elected officials, which are key races in creating the political pipeline. I have had the pleasure of attending and, most recently, speaking at MWPC events and have seen the work they do. I'm very grateful for their endorsement and look forward to working with them this election season."
Wong, the daughter of Chinese immigrants, grew up in North Andover. She graduated from North Andover High School and went on to Boston University, where she earned a BA in economics and a master's in international relations. Prior to becoming mayor, she worked as the Director of Fitchburg's Redevelopment Authority. She was elected as the state's first Asian-American female mayor at the age of twenty-eight.
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Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus PAC Endorses Sheneal Parker for Boston City Council District 7
BOSTON- The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (MWPC) Political Action Committee has endorsed Sheneal Parker for the Boston City Council District 7 seat representing the neighborhoods of Roxbury, the South End, the Fenway, and parts of Dorchester. The preliminary election for district seats on the City Council will be held on September 27, 2011 with the final election on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.
"We are thrilled to endorse Sheneal Parker for Boston City Council, said MWPC Executive Director, Priti Rao. "As a public school teacher, a resident of the Fenway area and a single mother facing many of the same issues faced by residents of District 7, Sheneal brings a unique voice to the table and we believe she will make an invaluable addition to the Boston City Council. Her extensive background as a community organizer and her experience as a small business owner has given her a deep understanding of her community and we are confident that she will be able to use these skills to address the most pressing economic and critical needs faced by the residents of District 7 during these challenging times."
"The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus is an important resource for women working in politics and provides active, on-the-ground support for women candidates" said Sheneal Parker. "I am thrilled to have the endorsement of the MWPC, and I look forward to working with them during my campaign for Boston City Council District 7."
Parker currently works as a first-grade teacher in the Boston Public Schools. A long-time community organizer, she has served with the Mattapan Community Development Corporation and is currently a member of the Fenway Community Development Corporation, the Batavia Cooperative Housing Board, the Children's Hospital Community Advisory Board and the Wentworth Institute of Technology Task Force. In addition, she is a graduate of the Emerge program and was recently given the prestigious distinction of being named one of five research fellows at the Women's Pipeline for Change Initiative.
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Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus PAC Endorses Suzanne Lee for Boston City Council District 2 Seat
BOSTON- The Massachusett's Women's Political Caucus (MWPC) Political Action Committee has endorsed Suzanne Lee in her race for the District 2 seat on Boston City Council. District 2 encompasses the neighborhoods of Bay Village, Chinatown, the Leather District, Forth Point Channel, South Boston, Seaport and parts of the South End and Dorchester. The preliminary election will be held on September 27, 2011, with the final election on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.
"We are thrilled to endorse to Suzanne Lee for Boston City Council District 2," said MWPC Executive Director Priti Rao. "With her extensive background in community organizing and political activism as well as 35 years of experience as a highly acclaimed school principal noted for dramatically improving educational performance and student engagement, Suzanne will no doubt bring a wealth of unique skills and experience to the Boston City Council to promote transparency, greater accessibility of critical government services and improvements to our public education system."
"I am honored to have the endorsement of the MWPC," says Lee. "The MWPC's dedication to helping elect women to public office is a crucial mission and something I greatly support. I thank them for their endorsement."
Lee, a first-generation immigrant from China, has spent 35 years in Boston Public Schools. As a principal, she was credited with the turnaround of the Baldwin school and for placing the Josiah Quincy School of the list of Massachusetts' 100 Best Schools. She also organized the Chinese Parents Association to help parents become more involved in their children's education. A highly-regarded community activist, Lee founded the Chinese Progressive Association to assist the city's immigrant population. She has fought for access to unemployment benefits and job training, as well as bilingual training programs and affordable housing.
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