Silberstein has earned diverse endorsements
Editor, Townsman:
It is no secret that I have been a staunch supporter of Debbie Silberstein over the past several years. After participating in two successful local election campaigns for her and being involved with building support for school budget issues over the past six years, I have witnessed Silberstein build a broad-based grassroots constituency to promote our public schools. As chairwoman of the School Committee she demonstrated great leadership skills and the ability to bring together citizens to create consensus despite difficult budget times like today.
As a candidate for the state senate seat, she has gained support from a diverse group of organizations that extend well beyond the district borders. From education to health care, workers' rights to environmental protection, and economic justice to civil rights, she has been honored with more endorsements than any other candidate running for the state senate. And she earned each endorsement through a rigorous competitive interview process and the resulting consensus and approval of many organization leaders.
Silberstein possesses an independent and broad unfettered perspective needed to understand the difficult issues that local governments confront every day. She is beholden to no one. She represents an opportunity to get our state government beyond business as usual on Beacon Hill. With nearly a quarter of the state senate members retiring this year, she will be part of a freshman class with real clout to affect real change on Beacon Hill.
This election represents our opportunity to bring new leadership to Beacon Hill. Silberstein clearly personifies this opportunity.
Thomas E. Brady
5 Pettingill Road
