I am writing in support of Chris Dempsey who is running for state auditor — the only statewide office that keeps tabs on the efficiency and honesty of the rest of the state government.
Chris stands above the rest. Literally. He’s very tall. But he also rises above the fray with his ability to stick to the facts rather than trying to bring down his opponents in the usual way of politicians. This skill was abundantly clear when Chris led the grassroots, volunteer campaign No Boston Olympics, which was successful despite being outspent 1,500-1 by some of the most powerful corporate interests in the state. Chris has already saved taxpayers billions in Olympic cost overruns.
Chris has a clear vision for how the auditor’s office can help on issues ranging from climate change, to reform of the State Police, to ensuring the proper use of federal stimulus dollars. Chris’s record across the public, private and non-profit sectors makes clear that he will fight to ensure state government answers to the people, not the powerful. Chris knows how to tackle complex financial problems, build grassroots coalitions, and stand up for the public interest.
Both Sen. Jo Comerford and Rep. Natalie Blais have endorsed Chris, for they know he will be an advocate for people in rural western Mass. The Democratic Party chose him as the endorsed candidate at the state convention in June. In the words of the current State Auditor, Suzanne Bump, “I have listened carefully to the statements of the two Democratic candidates. They could not be more divergent, and I have concluded that Chris Dempsey is the best choice to be the next State Auditor.”
Please join me in voting for Chris Dempsey in the primary on Sept. 6.
Kate Martineau
Millers Falls