Election over
September 17th, 2008
I’m so sad Chris Walsh didn’t win the State Rep election, all I could muster up was this clip art image.
But I would like to congratulate Pam Richardson and hope she really works hard to make Framingham live up to it’s potential, especially in downtown. I’m looking forward to seeing how Pam will make this happen.
Michelle (and others)-
I appreciate your passion for Chris Walsh and I send along my condolences. He’s an O.K. guy. He would have made a good State Rep. All that said, I was for Pam Richardson. I’m a Republican and the best I could do was write her in on my ballot! Pam R. is very liberal by my standards and we disagree on a lot of the classic “liberal/conservative” issues. All that said, she’s no elitist. Her husband is a Framingham firefighter. She’s a “real” person who understands the struggles of real people in Framingham. During her first weeks in office, I had consumer related problems with a major utility co. I communicated with hear and asked for her help, and she really (personally) “went to bat” for me. I was impressed! Does she need to get more involved in “downtown Framingham” issues? I’d say “yes”. Is she perfect, no, but she’s a good person. I get her on-line newsletter. I think those of us who care about Framingham need to start frequently communicating with Pam R. and letting her know our concerns. If she “comes through”, GREAT! If not, we can actively support someone to run against her in 2010.
Comment by Rev. Bob Baril — September 17, 2008 @ 12:52 pm
As a fellow Chris Walsh supporter,
I was sad that it was so close =(
Interested, when looking at Pam’s financial contributions (most special interest) compared to Chris, who had donations from the community.
Confused that the the MWDN and The Globe both thought Dawn would make the best choice for Framingham.
Any who…
I’m happy to say I plan on writing him in during the general election.
How’s that for an emotionally charged race for State Rep!
Comment by Kim C. — September 19, 2008 @ 5:08 pm
She promises:
A re-allocation of over $300,000 to study and recommend improvements for Downtown Framingham that will revitalize the area economically and esthetically.
I hope so. They do need to fix those Steps down at Town Hall/Memorial Building. I walk by there and it’s kind of embarrassing to be a part of the town when our main government structure is defaced by such wear.
Not only that, I would like to see more tech jobs out this way AND maybe some Prometric testing centers so I don’t have to hope a train or drive away from Framingham to test. I know, that’s strictly a geeky request. I’m kind of selfish, but I don’t mind if this one doesn’t happen.
I think if we could attract some better restaurants too it’d be nice. I’m not knocking Brazilian food completely, but we could use more variety, right?
I’m just a picky bastard though, what do I know…..
Comment by Intereted framingham resident — September 19, 2008 @ 11:36 pm