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Linda Dean Campbell's
Address
at the Methuen Democrat Breakfast
 I want
to thank our Methuen Democratic Committee for providing
us opportunity to participate this morning.
And, thanks to all of you for coming this morning.
Regarding our future: as I campaign and meet with
Methuen voters daily, I sense new hope and a call
for democrats to seize the initiative
on issues that are so important to us individually,
but more importantly - so vital to us collectively-
The need for a fair system in which we all contribute to
provide for health care for all,
Directly linked to this - the greatest
challenge facing our state leaders is -the need to
bring and retain sustaining jobs to our Commonwealth.
As our working population dwindles - we - and all
working families – all suffer. The need
to restore funding for communities especially in the
areas of education and public safety.
The need to ensure that our elders can afford to live
with dignity in the communities where they worked, and
contributed all their lives.
The need to put children first – always.
My job as your state representative will be to work with
my colleagues to address these issues and to ensure
priority funding for Methuen in the areas identified by
Mayor Manzi and our City Council
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I believe that nothing good is accomplished by the force
of ego – it is accomplished thru sincere listening,
true communication, and good will
Before I ask you for your vote - I need to tell you
why I believe am the right person - at
this time —to represent our City in our State
Legislature
First, I am blessed to be a wife and mother of
school age children both of which keep me
deeply involved and invested in our future,
My experience as an Army officer, a teacher and city
councilor, along with my formal education,
prepare me very well for this important
responsibility.
However, I want you to know, that I believe
that my resume is only a required starting point
for my candidacy. I could not stand before you this
morning asking you for your vote unless I:
Had demonstrated integrity and honesty in my public
service to Methuen
Unless I had I been a leader on city council for 6 years.
Unless I had achieved results working as a team member
with our Mayor and our state legislators on initiatives
such as:
Bringing a YMCA to Methuen,
Sponsoring legislation adopted by the city council to
control growth and successfully procure open space
Working with Senator Baddour and Rep Broadhurst on the
Rotary and the Pelham Street exit ramp and on many other
transportation needs
Bringing a satellite post office to West Methuen
Chairing two council committees which addressed very
politically charged issues
I want you to know that I initially ran for city council
because I was deeply involved in our community – and
because at the time I was leading a coalition to
prevent an irresponsible corporation from locating
a power plant in a Methuen neighborhood.
It took two years but our Commonwealth finally
agreed - and denied the permit.
I provide these examples only because I would not stand
before you this morning unless I could demonstrate
to you:
That I have a passion for legislative service and true
commitment to our community;
The ability to get results; and That I am not afraid to
challenge current thinking or propose bold solutions -
You know that I will be everywhere in our community
– as I have been during the past 6 years -
Listening and learning
You know that I will get results.
You know my passion and committment.
My vision for our Commonwealth is one that will challenge
and inspires us to be stewards of the future…
This is why I am running as a Democrat.
And, it is with enormous respect for all of you -
that I ask for your vote and your support.
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The May, 2006 Edition of
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