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!

Dr. Margot Barnet Distinguishes Herself in First Debate

Paxton – Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Dr. Margot Barnet joined opponents to address questions from notable local personalities and share her vision for District 13 with the voters and the public at large. The debate, hosted by the newly formed Worcester Voter Education Coalition, gave Dr. Barnet the chance to lay out her plan for good local jobs, a strong economy, continuing investing in our schools and what she calls “a culture of respect.”

“I think it's clear,” Barnet shared after the debate, “that I have a unique vision that focuses on finding solutions for the pressing issues in our community that build on one another's strengths and value the important work that so many of our neighbors are already doing to make our District great.”

The debate gave Barnet the opportunity to distinguish herself as the only candidate with a perspective that puts the community first. Her experience as a community leader and a small business owner has taught her that we cannot adopt solutions without the participation of all stakeholders.

The debate lasted an hour and a half, with the last half hour devoted to giving the candidates time to ask questions of one another.

The next debate will take place on Thurs, September 2 at 6:30 PM at The Willows, The Great Room,  101 Barry Road off Salisbury St, Worcester.