In full transparency, the following press release & photo were submitted to SOURCE media, today, July 21.
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FRAMINGHAM – Margareth Shepard has earned the endorsement of the statewide organization Progressive Massachusetts, along with its local Framingham chapter, in her campaign for state representative.
“Margareth Shepard has deep community roots, an impressive record of advocacy for social justice and immigrants’ rights, and a history of being a trailblazer,” the organization shared in a statement. “She has been actively engaged in increasing civic engagement with the Brazilian-American community and understands that we get the best policy when we bring everyone, especially the most marginalized, into the democratic process. Progressives in Framingham looking for an ally in the State House have one in Margareth.”
“I am grateful to be endorsed by the local chapter and statewide organization of Progressive Massachusetts,” said Shepard. “The issues Progressive Massachusetts advocates for on Beacon Hill, notably economic, social, racial, and environmental justice, are the issues that fuel this campaign and my years of public service.”
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Progressive Massachusetts joins a growing list of organizations and elected leaders supporting her campaign, including the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Massachusetts Nurses Association, Brazilian Policy Center, SEIU 888, Senator Jamie Eldridge, Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, Rep. Danillo Sena, City Councilor Tracey Bryant, City Councilor Cesar Stewart-Morales, City Councilor Adam Steiner, former City Councilor Robert Case, and former City Councilor Judy Grove.
According to their website, “Progressive Massachusetts is a statewide, member-driven grassroots organization committed to fighting for a vision of shared prosperity, racial and social justice, good government, and environmental sustainability in Massachusetts.”
Margareth Shepard is running to be the state representative for the 6th Middlesex District, composed primarily of South and Downtown Framingham.
Learn more about her campaign here: www.margarethforstaterep.com
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