In the race for state representative for the 1st Franklin District House seat, there is one clear choice: Natalie Blais.

Western Massachusetts faces a significant loss of seniority in our representation on Beacon Hill. It’s imperative that we send representatives to the Statehouse who can hit the ground running: Natalie Blais is that person for the 1st Franklin District.

Natalie was the “boots on the ground” for Congressmen Olver and McGovern, directly providing resources and support for the cities, towns, organizations, businesses and individuals throughout our district. She is adept both at working with constituents and navigating the intricacies of government. These are the skills that will guarantee western Massachusetts has a strong advocate in Boston. We have all worked with Natalie either in Sunderland, where she chairs the Board of Library Trustees, and/or at UMASS, where she was chief of staff to the chancellor. We know her to be extremely thoughtful and effective.

Please join us in supporting her on Sept. 4.

Donna McKemmie, John Sackrey, Lorin Starr

Sunderland