I have known Cindy Friedman since I first ran for the School Committee over 7 years ago. She has always been a source of wise advice and gracious help. I am thrilled that she is running for the State Senate seat, as she will bring to the job a powerful combination of knowledge, experience and respect. With 9 years of …
Continue readingI have endorsed Cindy Friedman for State Senate in the 4th Middlesex race because she has the experience, skills and passion to serve in the seat, vacated by the death of Ken Donnelly. As Ken’s chief of staff, Cindy worked with him as a partner, combating injustice, addressing hard issues and framing legislation that truly served the needs of the …
Continue readingThe most important reason that I am voting for Cindy is that her past experience as a school teacher means that she cares about and understands education. I am both a School Committee member and middle-school teacher, and education is my primary focus. I know that she has firsthand knowledge of the challenges and needs that our education system is …
Continue readingThe passing of our friend, state Senator Ken Donnelly, has left us with the need to ensure that all of the important and essential work he did for us in the 4th Middlesex District is continued. There is no doubt that Cindy Friedman, Senator Donnelly’s devoted former chief of staff, is the best person to continue his work and the …
Continue readingI will enthusiastically cast my vote for Cindy Friedman for state Senate on June 27. I have known Cindy for more than 15 years and worked with her on many different efforts to benefit the town of Arlington. Cindy and I sat together at Town Meeting for many years, we worked together to pass the debt-exclusion overrides that rebuilt our …
Continue readingCindy Friedman will lead with the heart, soul, and vision that the people of Arlington, Billerica, Burlington, Lexington, and Woburn became accustomed to with the leadership of the late Senator Ken Donnelly. Ken was one of my dearest friends from my time in the legislature, and I cannot think of a more qualified and dedicated public servant than Cindy to …
Continue readingAt one time, Arlington Public Schools were in trouble. Our buildings were old and dilapidated. Proposition 2½ had set a limit on the Town’s ability to raise revenues. This cap on the property tax, combined with a drastic decrease in State aid, led to massive cuts in our school budget. Teachers were laid off, and valuable programs disappeared. Now, our …
Continue readingThis former member of the Arlington School Committee writes, “Cindy Friedman has been a compassionate and leading advocate for good government and transparent public institutions for many years. She knows that success demands good planning every step of the way, whether for our public institutions or parks, open space, good neighborhoods or programs.”
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After submitting over 500 nomination signatures, Cindy submitted her nomination papers to the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s office to officially place her name on the ballot; Cindy attended the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk on Mother’s Day to illustrate her strong support for reforming the state’s mental healthcare system.
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