Boston, Oct. 24, 2013, — With elections less than two weeks away, Boston City Council district 2 candidate Suzanne Lee has received endorsements from politicians in the city and the state, including three Boston City Councillors.
“I am proud to have earned the endorsements of these Boston leaders. I look forward to working with them to strengthen all of our communities,” Suzanne Lee wrote in an email.
SEIU local 888 endorsed Suzanne Lee earlier this year.
City Councillor Tito Jackson, District 7
City Councillor Ayanna Pressley, At-Large
City Councillor Mike Ross, District 8
State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, Senate Chair of the Education Committee
State Representative Jay Livingstone, 8th Suffolk District
State Representative Byron Rushing, 9th Suffolk District
State Representative Liz Malia, 11th Suffolk District
State Representative Gloria Fox, 7th Suffolk District
Charlotte Golar Richie, Former State Representative, Former Boston Neighborhood Development Director
Mel King, Former State Representative and South End Activist
“Suzanne Lee is the type of leader we need on the City Council. She has a hands-on style and is regarded as one of the most successful educators in Boston. Suzanne will be an invaluable asset to the council as we work to improve our schools and empower our communities.”
-Tito Jackson, District 7 City Councilor
“Suzanne Lee is a leader with a record of success in the Boston Public Schools and advocating for strong communities. Her commitment to bringing people together to improve our city is unmatched in this race.”
-Ayanna Pressley, City Councilor At-Large
“Suzanne has a long history of bringing people together to solve tough problems–and she has a strong record to prove it. In particular, Suzanne’s leadership in turning around schools that serve some of our most high-need and at-risk young people has benefitted our community in countless ways”
-State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, 2nd Suffolk District
“Suzanne Lee has dedicated her entire life to improving our community, working for stronger schools, good jobs, and safe, affordable neighborhoods. She is a tremendously accomplished leader who will work hard and be a strong and thoughtful voice on the City Council.”
-State Representative Jay Livingstone, 8th Suffolk District
“Suzanne Lee will work tirelessly to improve our schools, help keep our streets safe, and make Boston an even better place for our families to live. She will be a strong and dedicated leader for the South End and is the best candidate to represent District 2.”
-State Representative Byron Rushing, 9th Suffolk District
“Suzanne understands that neighborhoods deserve responsive, accountable representation on the City Council. She is the best choice for residents who value access to their elected officials and a say in the decision making process.”
-Charlotte Golar Richie, former State Representative and third place finisher in September’s mayoral preliminary election