Cindy Friedman won the Democratic nomination for state Senate in the June 27 special primary election to replace the late Senator Ken Donnelly in the Fourth Middlesex district seat. In a brief statement posted to her Facebook page, Friedman said: “I am incredibly grateful to the voters in the 4th Middlesex for electing me as the Democratic nominee tonight. I …
Continue reading“Behind the scenes, she has been a tireless advocate for the women and families of Arlington, Billerica, Burlington, Woburn and Lexington, and EMILY’s List is excited to support Cindy Friedman as she continues to fight for them as state senator….”
Continue readingJust one week before Election Day, the Friedman campaign is gearing up to get out the vote in communities across the 4th Middlesex district following its most recent endorsement from the Coalition for Social Justice. In praising the Friedman campaign’s ground organization, Campaign Co-chair and resident of Woburn Brenna Donnelly said, “Our volunteers have been out in the district almost …
Continue readingDuring my tenure as a Selectman I have grown to appreciate Cindy’s talents and dedication to the Commonwealth as Ken Donnelly’s chief of staff and look forward to her winning the Senate seat to continue her important work. Joe Pato Lexington Board of Selectmen
Continue readingCindy Friedman continued to build momentum last week ahead of the June 27th special election primary in the race for the 4th Middlesex senate seat formerly held by the late Senator Ken Donnelly. Friedman earned a number of key endorsements, including support from 32BJ SEIU, the largest union of property service workers in the nation, and the Carpenters unions Local …
Continue readingDear Candidate Friedman: On behalf of the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association, we take great pride in endorsing your candidacy for the 4th Middlesex Senatorial District, a seat formerly held by the late Senator Ken Donnelly. As you know, we lost a very good friend with Senator Donnelly’s passing. He will always be remembered by us as one …
Continue readingI look forward to casting my vote for Cindy Friedman to be our next state senator on June 27. Like many of us, I was devastated when Senator Donnelly passed away. He was great mentor and someone I looked up to. Cindy is the best choice to extend his legacy and continue his work for the residents of the 4th …
Continue readingCindy will bring a high caliber intellect, absolute integrity, a humble approach and an indomitable will to the job of being State Senator. She cares deeply about the mission of government to help people and the community and she knows the nuts and bolts of how to make good things happen (and block bad things). She will hit the ground …
Continue readingEvery so often, a candidate comes along who promises not just to be a good public servant, but a great leader. Cindy Friedman is that candidate. I’ve known Cindy for 35 years. I have seen her leadership as an Arlington activist and community organizer and been in awe of her service as Ken’s chief of staff and, essentially, co-Senator for …
Continue readingArlington Selectman Joe Curro and School Committee members Jeff Thielman and Jennifer Susse explain their support for Cindy Friedman for State Senate.
Continue readingThe Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Political Action Committee (PAC) is proud to announce its endorsement of Cindy Friedman (D) for State Senate of the 4th Middlesex district, which includes Arlington, Burlington, Billerica, Woburn, and parts of Lexington. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 27th, and the general election is on Tuesday, July 25th. “As Chief of Staff …
Continue readingKen Donnelly was a great State Senator. When I needed his help, I called Cindy. Part of what made Ken great at his job was the work that Cindy did with him. They were a great team, and together they wrote and managed some excellent legislation to completion. She was his right hand, and often his left hand, too. I …
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The Environmental League of Massachusetts honored the late state Senator Ken Donnelly as an environmental champion at its annual Earth Night spring gala on June 6th at the New England Aquarium. Accepting the award on behalf of the Senator’s staff and family was Cindy Friedman, former chief of staff for the senator and current candidate to succeed him. Friedman noted: …
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The family of the late State Senator Ken Donnelly issued their “unanimous and enthusiastic” endorsement of his top aide and long-time Chief of Staff, Cindy Friedman of Arlington, to replace him in that legislative body.
Continue readingWe have a critically important special election primary on June 27 for the 4th Middlesex Senate seat held by the late Senator Ken Donnelly. Ken was an extraordinary leader, and his untimely death was an enormous loss for Lexington and the district. That is why it is so important for all of us to ensure that we continue to have …
Continue readingCindy Friedman has the best credentials to serve the 4th district as our State Senator. She brings sound judgment, experience and deep insight into the legislative process of the Senate. Cindy gained her breadth of knowledge through a well-rounded professional life as a public school teacher, high-tech manager and for nine years as Chief-of-Staff to Senator Ken Donnelly. Cindy has …
Continue readingWhen Ken Donnelly first called to ask for my support for his candidacy, what struck me was that he was truly driven into politics by the motivation to do good rather than to promote himself. He proved that again and again by leading the fight for causes that did not just benefit his constituency, but which benefited the many: the …
Continue readingStatement from Mario Oliveira (ret. Somerville PD ) & Robert DeNapoli (ret. Woburn PD): We are police officers who have been forced into retirement due to traumatic injuries suffered at the hands of violent felons. We have a unique understanding of the true sacrifice that is sometimes necessary while serving your community.
Continue readingI am writing in support of Cindy Friedman for the State Senate. I represented Arlington in the Legislature for 14 years and am well aware of the important role a State Senator plays in developing and passing progressive policies that support the Massachusetts citizens. Cindy Friedman will carry on in the tradition of Sen. Havern and Sen. Donnelly both of …
Continue readingFirst, full disclosure: Cindy Friedman her husband John Page were my family’s next door neighbors for more than thirty years; our children and theirs went to Arlington schools together. Over all those years, we never had a harsh word, a strong testimony to Cindy’s humanity. We are close friends. We often disagreed, Cindy, a progressive, and I, a conservative; in …
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