Endorsement Statements

I 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 …

Cindy 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 …

Every 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 …

Arlington Selectman Joe Curro and School Committee members Jeff Thielman and Jennifer Susse explain their support for Cindy Friedman for State Senate.

We 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 …

I 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 …

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 …

The 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 …

I 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 …

Cindy 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 …

At 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 …

This 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.”