Friday, March 14, 2014
MWPC PAC Endorses Karen Charles Peterson for the 5th Suffolk House Seat
Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus PAC Endorses Karen Charles Peterson for
5th Suffolk House Seat
BOSTON-
The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Political Action Committee today
announced the endorsement of Karen Charles Peterson for State Representative
for the 5th Suffolk District, which is comprised of the Uphams
Corner, Bowdoin Geneva, and Fields Corner neighborhoods of Dorchester and the
Grove Hall area of Roxbury. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, April
1st.
“We
are proud to endorse Karen Charles Peterson for State Representative,” says
MWPC Acting Executive Director Samantha Washburn-Baronie. “As a lifelong resident of this diverse
district and an active member of her ward committee, Karen knows the issues
that impact this district. Her experience in government as a city council
aide, and as chief of staff in a number of state agencies enhance her abilities
as a problem solver committed to public service. We agree with Karen that the
residents of the 5th Suffolk District deserve the best. With Karen as
state representative we believe she will deliver the best.”
"I
am honored to receive the endorsement of the Massachusetts Women's Political
Caucus because of its long and well respected commitment to supporting and
empowering women,” stated Peterson. "The
MWPC endorsement is an important one that often makes the winning difference
for women in electoral politics."
A
lifelong resident of Dorchester, Peterson began her 20 years of public service and
volunteering after graduating from Suffolk University. She worked as an aide to
the late City Councillor Bruce Boilling, then went on to work in state
government. Governor Deval Patrick
appointed Peterson to his administration as chief of staff at the Registry of
Motor Vehicles and the Executive Office of Transportation and acting chief of
staff at the MBTA. She is currently the chief of staff for the State Department
of Telecommunications and Cable.
About the MWPC PAC
The
Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Political Action Committee is a
multi-partisan organization that works to increase the number of women elected
and appointed to public office and public policy positions and to increase the
involvement of women of all ages in the political process. Please visit
mwpcpac.org to learn more about out Political Action Committee.
Follow
us on http://twitter.com/MWPC and join
our group on Facebook.
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