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Recent News:
Boston Globe Editorial 7.23.09
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editorial in the Boston Globe featuring Ayanna
Boston Sunday Globe Magazine 7.19.09
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on Ayanna and her race for Boston City Council At-Large
Massachusetts Women’s Political
Caucus PAC Endorses Ayanna Pressley for Boston City Council
At-Large
BOSTON
– Calling the potential of Ayanna Pressley winning a seat on the
Boston City Council “groundbreaking” for all of Boston, and for
women everywhere,” Sheila Capone-Wulsin, Executive Director of
the Mass Women’s Political Caucus (MWPC) announced today the 38-
year old political action organization’s enthusiastic support
for the candidacy of Ayanna Pressley.
“Ayanna will bring
a unique voice and skillset to the Boston City Council. Many of
us are familiar with her exemplary, collaborative approach and
can-do style in connecting the residents of Boston and the state
to resources and services, as an Aide to former Congressman
Joseph Kennedy and Senator John Kerry. Ayanna will not only
bring new leadership and new vision to the office, but she also
brings proven, problem solving qualities and a life-long
dedication to public service that will translate to even greater
service to the families of Boston during these most challenging
times. In addition, she would be the first woman of color ever
to serve and only the third woman elected at-large in the
Council's 100 year history, said Capone-Wulsin.
“I am honored to
have earned the endorsement of the Massachusetts Women’s
Political Caucus PAC,” states Pressley. “As a leading organization
championing equality of opportunity, the MWPC shares my passion
for increasing all citizens’ involvement and participation in
the electoral process. I look forward to our working together
to reach out to voters to ask for one of their four votes on
September 22.”
Ayanna Pressley
began her work in public service l4 years ago as a constituent
service representative for Congressman Kennedy where she worked
with families, seniors and veterans helping them navigate and
gain access to much needed opportunities and services. As
Political Director for Senator John Kerry, she worked to build
relationships that helped to improve the quality of life for
individuals, families, small businesses, seniors, young people
and a wide array of organizations throughout Boston and the
Commonwealth.
She has served in
leadership positions with such groups as the Young Professionals
Preventing Child Abuse, and the Children's Trust Fund. She is a
mentor with the Young Black Women's Society and the Big Sister
Association of Greater Boston, and she is a member of the NAACP.
She also serves on the boards of several Boston and statewide
organizations, including the UMASS Boston Center for Women in
Politics and Public Policy, Emerge, Massachusetts, and is a
former board member of the Massachusetts Women's Political
Caucus and recipient of their Wonder Woman Award.
Ayanna Pressley
for Boston City Council At-Large
For more information please visit:
www.ayannapressley.com
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