Chang-Díaz Kicks Off Campaign for State Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2008
Contact: Deborah Shah, Campaign Manager
617-390-7913 (office), 917-922-7947 (cell)
JAMAICA PLAIN -- Sonia Chang-Diaz, Progressive Democrat for State Senate, officially kicked off her campaign to bring new leadership to the Second Suffolk on Sunday afternoon at her Jamaica Plain headquarters. Addressing a crowd of 50 supporters in both English and Spanish, Chang-Diaz spoke of the challenges our community faces and the opportunity to make a real difference on issues such as youth violence, public education, and economic development in our district.
“Change is possible,” said Chang-Diaz. “El cambio es possible. But creating that change will require discipline, creativity, and a public sector that inspires confidence and investment by its citizens. We need leaders we can count on to get us there – leaders that represent our shared progressive values and uphold high standards of ethics and accountability in order to inspire that confidence.
“I’m running for State Senate to be that leader. I’m running for State Senate because I know that with a steadfast dedication to progressive values and to accountability, our state government can do better for this district.”
Chang-Diaz was introduced by business and community leader Colette Phillips, a supporter of Chang-Diaz since her 2006 campaign. “We have real challenges in our neighborhoods,” noted Phillips, “and I’m here today because I think Sonia is the leader we need in our community to make a difference. I’m here today because I care so passionately about this race, and about the opportunity we have to elect a new kind of leader for our district.”
Following the rally, volunteers spread out across Jamaica Plain to talk to voters at their door about Chang-Diaz and her campaign.
Chang-Diaz, a former teacher, State House aide, and progressive political activist, ran a strong campaign for the State Senate two years ago, challenging incumbent Dianne Wilkerson in a “sticker” campaign that mobilized voters across the district looking for a change in leadership. Chang-Diaz came within six percentage points of defeating the incumbent.
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