Margot ran a campaign that was powered by good ideas and incredible supporters and volunteers. In the end, we came up a bit short, finishing a very close second to John Mahoney. Please see the post below for Margot's message about the results, and about the campaign in general.
We'd like to thank our volunteers and staff. We'd also like to thank Mayor Joe O'Brien and former City Councilor Steve Patton, as well as our oganizational support from: Clean Water Action, Mass Alliance, Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters, Mass NOW, Massachusetts Nurses Association, Massachusetts Sierra Club, Massachusetts Teachers Association, National Association of Social Workers, Neighbor to Neighbor, Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts, SEIU 509 Massachusetts Union for Human Service Workers, SEIU Local 615 Property Service Workers, SEIU 1199 United Healthcare Workers East, and the SEIU State Council.
Above all else, this message of the campaign remains the same, and it's for ALL of our supporters:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Margot Barnet Signs Civility Pledge, Calls on Others in the Race to Join
Worcester, MA – As a candidate for the 13th Worcester State Representative seat, Margot Barnet is taking the pledge put forth by the Civility Project, a non-partisan group that calls on people to commit to increasing the civility in public discourse.
Barnet said, “Already, I am concerned that in such a crowded race, some that seek to comment on me and my opponents will sink to character assassinations and personal attacks. Many of us have worked, played and worshiped together, and I respect everyone in this race. That is why I have chosen to take the Civility Pledge, because I believe it's important to make it clear that my campaign will not tolerate smears against me or my opponents.”
She is calling on others in this crowded race to also commit to the following:
* I will be civil in my public discourse and behavior.
* I will be respectful of others whether or not I agree with them.
* I will stand against incivility when I see it.
Barnet added, “I have made it clear that I seek to be a different kind of Representative, and that means running a different kind of campaign. I believe that the voters are tired of ugly mudslinging, and I denounce any such comments. It is critical that we remain focused on the issues, and what we bring to the City of Worcester and the Town of Paxton.”
Members of the public can also take the pledge at www.civilityproject.org and can find out more about Barnet's campaign at www.electmargot.com. Barnet is known for her work as a public policy advocate and environmental leader.
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Cara Lisa Berg Powers
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