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Maura’s open-house outreach begins
May 2005
The first in a series of house parties was hosted by Elias Audy, Treasurer
of The Campaign to Elect Maura A. Hennigan, on Saturday, May 22. More
than 20 friends, family and neighbors attended the event. They had
the opportunity to chat one-on-one with Hennigan as well as to
listen to her ideas on education and on the importance of community
involvement in area economic development.
The parties are designed to bring together Hennigan’s supporters
and individuals who are eager to learn more about her. It gives
potential voters an opportunity to meet the candidate, learn about
her position on key issues and to hear her plan for a better Boston.
House parties also allow the chance to show support through financial
contributions and commitments to volunteer for the campaign.
Hennigan shared her goal of extending the school-day to coincide
with the typical parents’ workday of 9 pm – 5 pm. Citing studies
at the state and federal level that indicate our students need more
time in school, and comparing the advances toward longer school days
in other advanced countries, she called on Boston to be a leader for
our country by implementing this change to a 9 pm – 5 pm school day.
She also expressed her concerns about development projects around
Boston that are proceeding without the involvement of the community,
such as the West Roxbury Post Office. Party attendees shared their
stories and experiences with the lack of communication and involvement
of the current Menino Administration.
Campaign Manager Mitch Kates attended the event and said “These small
get togethers are a great way for people to meet Maura and to hear
from her why this election is important and why she should be our
next Mayor. House parties are an opportunity for Maura to hear directly
from her supporters and fellow citizens what issues are important
to them. They are also an opportunity to raise the fund we need to
communicate Maura’s message to a wider audience.”
Party goers left with t-shirts, bumper stickers and posters calling
for “Maura for Mayor” and indicating that they “Believe in a Better Boston.”
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