GREENFIELD — The Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), the state’s largest union and professional association for registered nurses and health care professionals, has announced its endorsement of Sheila Gilmour for mayor of Greenfield.
“As a registered nurse who cares for patients in Greenfield and an advocate for the most vulnerable people in our communities, I support Sheila Gilmour for mayor of Greenfield,” said Donna Stern, a psychiatric nurse at Baystate Franklin Medical Center and chair of the MNA Bargaining Committee. “Sheila always stands with our nurses when we fight for safe patient care at Franklin Medical Center. Sheila has been a strong voice in our coalition to preserve local mental health care. Her passion and energy mean she will help us make our community a better place.”
“I deeply respect the MNA’s commitment to my neighbors, both nurses and patients alike, and their tireless efforts to improve healthcare in our community,” Gilmour said. “I am honored and humbled to have their support in my bid for mayor of Greenfield.”
Gilmour currently serves on the Greenfield City Council, representing Precinct 6. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran with a bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral science, and a master’s degree in public policy and administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
“Sheila Gilmour knows and supports the complex, dedicated care nurses provide to patients every day in Greenfield and throughout Massachusetts,” said Donna-Kelly Williams, a registered nurse and president of the MNA. “Sheila is committed to the top priorities of nurses, including addressing the epidemic of violence in health care and ensuring safe patient limits that provide every hospital patient in Massachusetts the quality care they deserve.”
The other two candidates for mayor are Brickett Allis and Roxann Wedegartner. The city preliminary election will narrow the field down to two on Tuesday.
GREENFIELD — Absentee ballots are available for Tuesday’s city preliminary election. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for this election is noon on Monday.
According to a notice from City Clerk Kathy Scott, voters may vote at the clerk’s office until that date and time, or may request an absentee ballot by mail.
For information on how to apply for an absentee ballot, call the clerk’s office at 413-772-1555, ext. 6162.