Somerville alderman-at-large Denise Provost officially kicked off her campaign for State Representative two days ago, with a party at Sabur restaurant in Teele Square. The place was absolutely jampacked; you could hardly move in the room.
Mayor Joseph Curtatone gave a long introduction and endorsement speech — which surprised me, given how often Denise and Joe have been on the opposite sides of important issues (like Assembly Square, or the gang ordinance).
Other former, current, or future elected officials I saw there: former Mayor Gene Brune, Rep. Carl Sciortino, Sen. Jarrett Barrios, Ward 2 alderman Maryanne Heuston, Ward 6 alderman-elect Rebekah Gewirtz, Aldermen-at-Large Bill White and Dennis Sullivan, school committee member Roberta Bauer, and school committee members-elect Mark Niedergang and Paul Bockelman.
Also there were recently defeated candidates Marty Martinez (alderman-at-large), Jim Thomas (school committee), and Herby Duverne (school committee).
This is not necessarily a complete list, since I didn’t get there until 7 pm and as I said, the room was intensely overcrowded.
This special election is just four weeks away. Both candidates will have to struggle to get voters’ attention.
where is Jehlen in this race?
I see that Jehlen is listed on Provost’s website. Anyone know if she was at the kickoff?
I didn’t see Pat there, but I got there late. I know that Pat strongly endorses Denise.
Senator Pat Jehlen supports and endorses Denise Provost for this seat and is actively working to help her get elected. Pat was not at Denise’s kickoff party because she was traveling out of state that day.