MAYOR JANEY EXTENDS ALL INCLUSIVE BOSTON CAMPAIGN

MAYOR JANEY EXTENDS ALL INCLUSIVE BOSTON CAMPAIGN The All Inclusive Boston campaign extension aims to continue the support for the tourism industry and local businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic     BOSTON - Monday, November 1, 2021 - Culminating her commitment to putting equity at the center of the City of Boston’s recovery from COVID-19, Mayor Kim Janey today announced the expansion of the All Inclusive Boston tourism campaign, having awarded a request for consulting services to a partnership between Colette Phillips Communications and Proverb –– Team CPC-Proverb –– and the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB). The scope of this work includes building upon the April 2021 All Inclusive Boston tourism campaign to extend into the spring of 2022, as well as the continuation of marketing for the B-Local program to promote shopping locally, to launch in time for the 2021 holiday season. Since initially launching the All Inclusive Boston tourism campaign in April 2021, Mayor Janey has promoted a strong recovery in Boston’s diverse travel and hospitality sector. With these industries devastated by the pandemic, this initiative showcases Boston’s workers, entrepreneurs, and tourism assets, across all neighborhoods, as part of an equitable recovery initiative. Tourism and hospitality is the third-largest industry in Boston and the Commonwealth. The sector employs a large percentage of workers of color, making it critical to an inclusive economic recovery. The All Inclusive Boston campaign is renewing and reimagining how Boston is perceived locally and across the globe. With over 57 million overall campaign impressions, 1 million video views on social media, and a 400 percent increase in web traffic to date, the campaign successfully highlights the local attractions and eclectic neighborhood offerings across the city. It also supports many small businesses that suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Extending the All Inclusive Boston campaign continues the work of safely reopening and renewing all neighborhoods across the city. “The All Inclusive Boston campaign has played a key role in keeping our tourism industry and small businesses afloat during this difficult time,” said Mayor Kim Janey. “It is important that we continue this campaign to encourage our visitors to explore parts of our City that they may not have been to before and to continue to support our businesses and workers in this time of renewal. I look forward to working with Colette Phillips Communications, Proverb, and the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau to build on their prior work on the All Inclusive Boston campaign and to extend their marketing know-how to the City of Boston’s B-Local app as well.”  B-Local is a free mobile app that supports small businesses by incentivizing residents and visitors to shop locally and driving Boston's economic recovery. Launched in April 2021 as a pilot program, the rewards app has on-boarded over 2,700 small businesses -- many of whom are woman, immigrant, Black, or minority-owned. With the City’s reopening and increased foot traffic, this will provide critical support to the businesses that struggled to keep their doors open with the shutdown. As of October 2021, the app has attracted over 10,000 registered user downloads. By integrating this app with the All Inclusive Boston campaign it will only further increase visibility and support Boston’s vibrant small business community. Since its launch, B-Local has granted over $97,949.73 to local businesses through user reward redemptions and generated $884,008.52 in overall spending at these businesses.  Together, Colette Phillips Communications, Inc. (CPC), an award-winning marketing and communications firm, and the first minority and woman owned public relations firm in the City of Boston; Proverb, a Boston-based, minority owned, award-winning creative branding, design, and advertising agency made up of 25 talented, diverse, and strategic creatives; and the GBCVB, the city's primary marketing and visitor services organization, will work to extend the All Inclusive Boston campaign and continue marketing for the B-Local app, highlighting Boston’s multicultural, local economy and promoting the city as a welcoming and diverse destination with rich cultural enclaves and many untold stories. “We are honored and grateful to Mayor Janey for giving CPC this opportunity to lead this campaign into new markets, working with our incredible partners at Proverb and the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau to show the world all that Boston has to offer,” said Colette Phillips, CEO of Colette Phillips Communications, Inc. “We are also excited to leverage B-Local to support and promote our minority, women, LGBTQIA, and veteran-owned businesses - building on the tradition of this campaign as a model for economic inclusion.” “The All Inclusive Boston campaign encourages residents and visitors to see Boston as the diverse, welcoming, and vibrant city we know it to be,” said Daren Bascome, founder and managing director of Proverb. “We’re grateful to Mayor Janey for extending this story of Boston into new markets and proud that this campaign will continue to serve as a promise about what is possible when we tell a city’s story from a broader and more inclusive lens.” “There’s never been a more critical time for the City of Boston to invest in a tourism marketing campaign,” said Martha Sheridan, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The extension of All Inclusive Boston is a testament to how the campaign has been received and how important it is for us to continue this work to tell a broader, more inclusive, and more authentic Boston story. This is what visitors want and it’s what the GBCVB is determined to deliver.” For more about the All Inclusive Boston campaign, including more campaign collateral, visit allinclusivebos.com, the dedicated website for this campaign maintained by the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau. Follow along on social media with #AllInclusiveBos. To download the B-Local app, visit www.colu.com/b-local. To learn more about signing up as a business, visit www.boston.gov/b-local. COLETTE PHILLIPS COMMUNICATIONS Colette Phillips Communications, Inc. (CPC) is an award winning marketing and communications firm, and the first minority and woman-owned public relations firm in the City of Boston. CPC has received local and national awards and recognition for its work advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the marketplace. PROVERB Proverb is a minority owned agency located in the South End that focuses on building powerful brands and creating a more thoughtful world around us. They partner with innovative real estate developers, cities, hotels, museums, architects, hospitals and other organizations that seek to transform the built environment. Proverb is fluent in brand and market strategy, identity and naming, interactive design, environmental design, and communication design. Proverb’s diverse creative team takes a deep, research-driven approach because the brands they create make an impact today, but also help form the culture and economic vibrancy of tomorrow. GREATER BOSTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) is the official sales, marketing and visitor services organization charged with the development of meetings, conventions and tourism-related business to enhance the economy of Boston, Cambridge and the metropolitan area. ​The GBCVB is a not-for-profit, membership-driven sales and marketing organization comprised of almost 1,200 member companies across New England that depend on the visitor economy for their own success and growth. MAYOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Economic Development Cabinet's mission is to make Boston an appealing and accessible place for working families, entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors to innovate, grow, and thrive in a way that fosters inclusion, broadens opportunity, and shares prosperity, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all Bostonians and the experience for all visitors. MAYOR’S OFFICE OF TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT The Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment supports the tourism industry in Boston by producing events, supporting film and TV production, and marketing the City to conventions and visitors. Our mission is to advance tourism in Boston and promote participation in public celebrations from Boston residents and visitors to our City.

INSURANCE COMPANY TO PAY $625,000 TO RESOLVE CLAIMS OF UNLAWFUL AND DECEPTIVE SALES OF HEALTH PLANS

INSURANCE COMPANY TO PAY $625,000 TO RESOLVE CLAIMS OF UNLAWFUL AND DECEPTIVE SALES OF HEALTH PLANS
Settlement will provide $515,000 in Consumer Relief

BOSTON – A Florida-based insurance agency has agreed to pay $625,000, including consumer restitution, to settle allegations that it used deceptive and unlawful practices to sell health plans to Massachusetts consumers, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today.

 

“Massachusetts has strict regulations regarding the marketing and sale of health insurance for a reason: to prevent companies like this one from taking advantage of people regarding something as serious and essential as healthcare.” said AG Healey. “We took action against this company for engaging in deceptive practices in violation of these regulations and secured monetary relief for harmed consumers.”

 

According to the complaint, filed in Suffolk Superior Court, Health Plan Intermediaries Holdings, LLC (HPIH) d/b/a Health Insurance Innovations, sold health insurance plans to Massachusetts consumers from Unified Life Insurance Company that were not authorized for sale and engaged in several other deceptive practices. Those practices include claiming that the unauthorized health insurance covered services that it in fact excluded, describing limited health insurance as comprehensive, and passing off coverage limitations as positives, rather than negatives.

  

Under the terms of the consent judgment approved by the Superior Court, HPIH must pay $625,000, including $515,000 for consumer relief, which will be distributed by HPIH to purchasers of the Unified plan. The company will also pay $100,000 in civil penalties to the Commonwealth and $10,000 for costs of the investigation. Under the settlement, HPIH is also banned from selling non-Medicare-related health plans in Massachusetts for a year.

 

In the past, the AG’s Office has taken action against other insurance companies for related and similar issues regarding health plans including UnitedHealth insurance companies and United Life Insurance Company.

 

Consumers concerned about illegal health insurance practices in Massachusetts are urged to call the AG’s Health Care Helpline at (888) 830-6277. 

 

            This matter was handled by Assistant Attorney General Emiliano Mazlen, with assistance from Division Chief Eric Gold of AG Healey’s Health Care Division, and Anthony Crespi of AG Healey’s Civil Investigations Division.

Michelle Wu Holds Get Out The Vote Events Across Boston Ahead of Tuesday’s Electi

 Michelle Wu Holds Get Out The Vote Events Across Boston Ahead of Tuesday’s Election  

Boston, MA— Michelle Wu attended numerous get out the vote events across the city over the weekend, connecting with Bostonians from every neighborhood and energizing supporters and volunteers in advance of Tuesday’s mayoral election. Connecting with thousands of voters, with hundreds of volunteers having meaningful neighbor-to-neighbor conversations, Team Wu spent the weekend in every corner of the city sharing Michelle’s bold vision. Her events included elected officials and community leaders across Boston, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Mayor Kim Janey.

“It’s so important that every Bostonian get out there to make our voices heard at the polls! Across every neighborhood, it’s clear that Boston residents want city government to be bold and act with urgency to meet this moment. We’re ready to fight for the change we need,” said Michelle Wu.

Senator Warren said: “Michelle listens to our concerns and shows up in our neighborhoods. She has the experience, vision and heart to fight for big, structural change and tackle the day to day issues affecting Bostonians. Make sure you get out and vote for Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston on Tuesday, November 2nd.”

Congresswoman Pressley said: "Michelle and this team are taking nothing for granted in these final days - we'll be working right up until the moment polls close on Election Day to knock on every door, make every phone call, and ensure that everyone in Boston makes their voice heard in this election. There are so many folks who have poured their hearts and their sweat equity into this campaign because they believe in Michelle's bold, inclusive vision for our city, and in what we can accomplish together; I'm excited to see that energy and that passion reflected at the polls on Tuesday."

Over 100 Members of Boston’s Healthcare Community and National Union CIR SEIU Endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor

Over 100 Members of Boston’s Healthcare Community and National Union CIR SEIU Endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor

Boston, MA— Over 100 members of Boston’s healthcare community and national union CIR SEIU endorsed Michelle Wu for Mayor today. This broad base of healthcare workers includes nurses, doctors, social workers, administrators, translators, public health educators, and researchers.  

 

Citing her proven track record of advocacy for racial, economic and social justice, these diverse healthcare workers say Wu is the best candidate to champion issues of importance to members of the healthcare community and to advance health justice for patients.

"We are excited to endorse Michelle Wu for mayor of Boston. As resident physicians, we see every day how our patients and communities are impacted by racial, environmental and health injustices. As a union we are deeply committed to fighting for health equity and we are proud to endorse a candidate who not only shares our vision and values but has a proven track record of fighting for the most marginalized in our communities. Michelle is a true champion for all workers and we know she will support us and all resident physicians organize for fair pay, safe workplaces, and the tools we need to deliver the best care possible for our patients. We look forward to working with Michelle Wu to put first those who have been excluded and to bring a public health lens to city hall," said Dr Andrew Hyatt, Massachusetts Regional Vice President

 

In a public letter, members of Boston’s healthcare community state, “It is crucial that the next mayor of Boston is prepared to take bold, urgent steps to advance public health, community resiliency, and racial justice and look to the expertise and wisdom of people in our industry to craft policy and take collective action.” 

“We are proud to support Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston. As members of the Boston healthcare community, we have seen firsthand the urgency with which we must work to address health disparities in our city. Michelle is committed to fighting for the issues that deeply impact the lives of our patients and all Bostonians - racial justice, economic justice, climate justice, and transportation justice among them," said Raymond Liu, MD and Jarone Lee, MD MPH of this coalition.

 

“I am honored to be endorsed by CIR SEIU and members of our Boston healthcare community who work hard each day to care for all of our communities and advance health equity. I look forward to partnering with them to fight for the empowerment of all healthcare workers and a Boston where all our residents can thrive,” said Michelle Wu.

 

CIR is the largest housestaff union in the United States representing over 20,000 housestaff. They unite and empower resident physicians to have a stronger voice within their hospitals. With a growing, nationwide union of residents and fellows, CIR garners more negotiating power and support for patients and communities. CIR uses their collective voice to advocate for cost-effective, high quality health care for all.

CIR SEIU and Healthcare for Wu’s endorsements add to an enthusiastic multigenerational, multicultural coalition of grassroots supporters, including leaders Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Mayor Kim Janey, Governor Deval Patrick, Angela Menino, Sheriff Steve Tompkins, Suffolk County Register of Probate Felix Arroyo Sr., Boston City Councilors Ricardo Arroyo, Liz Breadon and Lydia Edwards; State Senators Assistant Majority Leader Sal DiDomenico, Sonia Chang Diaz and Julian Cyr; State Representatives Assistant Majority Leader Mike Moran, Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz, Jay Livingstone, Adrian Madaro, Vanna Howard, Natalie Higgins, Liz Miranda, Tram Nguyen, Maria Robinson, Andy Vargas, and Tommy Vitolo; former State Representative and Assistant Majority Leader Byron Rushing; former State Transportation Secretaries Fred Salvucci and Jim Aloisi; former MBTA FMCB Chairman Joseph Aiello; former Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson; former State Representative Charlotte Golar Richie; labor unions 1199 SEIU, 32BJ SEIU, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Teamsters Local 25, New England Joint Board of UNITE HERE!, UAW Region 9A, Laborers Local 22, Alliance of Unions at the MBTA, MBTA Inspectors Union Local 600, OPEIU Local 453; climate organizations Sunrise Boston, Sierra Club, the Environmental League of Massachusetts, 350 Mass Action; Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale; Boston’s Ward 1, Ward 4 and Ward 5 Democratic Committees; The Boston Guardian; and fellow municipal elected officials from across Greater Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For all of Michelle for Boston’s endorsements, visit michelleforboston.com/endorsements.

波士頓經文處推出首屆春田台灣日 市長宣佈 10月30為春田台灣日

駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長孫儉元(右三)與春田市長Domenic J. Sarno (右二)，麻州
眾議員，Angelo J. Puppolo Jr. (右一)，麻州西部台灣鄉親會會長劉宗聖 (左一)等人升旗。
(波士頓經文處提供)

             (Boston Orange 周菊子麻州春田市報導) 美國新英格蘭地區10月30日新添一個「台灣日」。在駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處和春田市政府合辦的首屆春田市台灣日活動中，春田市政府前升起中華民國國旗，春田市市長Domenic J. Sarno宣佈這天是「春田台灣日」。

             春田市是個人口約16萬的麻州第三大城市，成立於1636年，並於1852年5月25日經麻州議會立法成為城市，歷史頗為悠久，但市內亞裔僅約6,224人。

中華民國國旗首度在春田市飄揚。(波士頓經文處提供)

             春田市市長Domenic J. Sarno在春田市交響樂廳內舉辦的文化表演活動前致詞，直言春田市是民族大熔爐，他自己也是移民第二代，父母於第二次世界大戰後移民來美，父親是理髮師，母親是裁縫工，他深知許多台灣移民來美國，也都是為了尋找更好機會。

             在致詞中，Domenic J. Sarno引述「台灣能幫忙，台灣在幫忙」，感謝波士頓經文處協助春田市對抗新冠病毒疫情，直言由於麻州眾議員Angelo J. Puppolo Jr. 居間撮和，承諾將與經文處合作促進春田市與台灣的各種雙邊關係，同時宣佈10月30日為「春田市台灣日」。

駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長孫儉元(左)與春田市長Domenic J. Sarno (右)互贈文狀。
(周菊子攝)

             Domenic J. Sarno還特地指出，這是他第一次聽” 台灣 (Taiwanese)” 的國歌，台灣媳婦歐陽珊唱得很好，歌很美。

歐陽珊在春田市交響樂廳演唱美國及中華民國國歌。 (周菊子攝)

             麻州眾議會出口發展委員會主席Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.指出，這可是第一次，不只是春田市，連春田市的交響樂廳都升起了台灣(中華民國)的國旗。他直言這樣的事不會輕易發生，他和孫處長、王麗芬秘書等人早從幾個月前就開會商量了。他代表麻州感謝台灣捐贈了40萬片口罩給麻州，其中有10500片口罩捐給了春田市。他也點出台灣是麻州的第11大貿易夥伴，希望「春田台灣日」成為一項年度活動。

             麻州西部台灣鄉親會會長劉宗聖特地安排2名小朋友在台上和他以問答方式，帶出美國和台灣國旗都是藍白紅三色，都重視民主、自由。他還以台積電到亞利桑納州設廠為例，期許台灣和麻州也能有類似的合作關係。

             波士頓經文處處長孫儉元強調台灣致力實踐「台灣能幫忙，台灣在幫忙」這政策，為回饋春田市的合作善意，波士頓經文處及位於Billerica的E Ink公司依序各捐1000元給春田市籃球名人堂，社會服務機構Rick’s Place。

波士頓經文處處長孫儉元(中)和麻州眾議員Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.(左二)和演唱國歌的台灣媳婦
歐楊珊(右二)，以及她丈夫黃崇校(右一)，女兒黃鈺琳。(周菊子攝)

           在中華民俗藝術工作坊的支援中，這天的「春田市台灣日」還安排有精彩的民俗舞蹈，扯鈴，舞動螢光龍等表演，場外的「品味台灣」攤位，也擺出客家彩繪折扇、手作燈籠、書法及書籤、手搖舞龍等台灣手工藝小飾品，還有黃美晴特製的鳳梨酥，以及古早茶葉蛋，福隆便當等具台灣特色的食品，

             出席活動的150多人，包括許多在地人，大讚節目好看，展出有特色，就連當地華人都連聲表示好難得，希望「春田市台灣日」能成為一項長期性活動。

波士頓僑務委員郭競儒(右)和麻州西部台灣鄉親會會長劉宗聖(左)。(周菊子攝)

             在波士頓僑教中心推動下，這天有不少麻州東邊僑民出席，波士頓僑務委員郭競儒，阮氏公所主席阮鴻燦，昭倫公所主席謝如鍵，波士頓僑務顧問許炳煌、曾秀梅夫婦也都特地趕到春田市支持這首次舉辦的「春田市台灣日」。

             根據人口統計局的2019年區域統計資料，春田市的亞裔人口僅6,224，約佔全市4.1%，華裔人數並無紀錄。許多人沒留意，但維基百科卻有記錄的是，麻州春田市名人中，居然有一名華人，現年僅58歲的史丹福物理博士，曾兩度登上太空，還在太空站駐守過，後來進谷歌工作的盧傑(Edward Tsang Lu)。

波士頓經文處處長孫儉元(中)和麻州眾議員Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.(左二)，以及華語教師聯盟
的老師們。(周菊子攝)

中華民俗藝術工作坊的螢光龍表演。(周菊子攝)

中華民俗藝術工作坊舞蹈表演。(周菊子攝)

中華民俗藝術工作坊擺出文化、手工藝攤位。(周菊子攝)

春田市的華裔太空人盧傑。(圖片來自維基百科)

紐英崙中華公所下屆職員人選揭曉 鄭慧民、雷國輝再爭主席

紐英崙中華公所主席鄭慧民。(檔案照片)

              (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 紐英崙中華公所下屆幹部候選人，今(29)日出爐，主席及財政2職位都將2選1，中文及英文書記和核數3職位將同額當選。

                                                         今年是紐英崙中華公所的選舉年，董事大會在9月28日晚討論後，10月8日前發出提名表，10月29日截止報名。

                            各參選人將在11月的董事大會中做自我介紹，然後12月7日辦理選舉，投票。

雷國輝(左)和余麗媖日前在街頭為吳弭助選。(檔案照片)

              2022-2024年紐英崙中華公所職員的主席職位參選人，和早前的坊間傳聞一樣，現任主席鄭慧民將和上次選舉時的對手雷國輝，再次對決。

              鄭慧民由藝聯慈善社提名，雷國輝由華人經濟發展協會提名。

              雷國輝本人是全美遡源堂永遠顧問，也是紐英崙遡源公所的元老，華人經濟發展協會的董事。

                           前年雷國輝參選時，是由遡源公所提名，但這次參選，卻由華經會提名。坊間有好事者認為，紐英崙中華公所現任行政主任朱蘇珊的母親鄺珍坤，早從8年前阮鴻燦擔任紐英崙中華公所主席時，就已經在中華公所辦公室工作，並任職迄今。鄺珍坤的哥哥鄺衍坤曾擔任遡源公所主席多年，或是為了避免不必要的尷尬。

              紐英崙遡源公所現任主席為雷洪活、鄺國彬，方汝木。該公所一名元老表示，雷國輝今年並未請公所提名參選。

              另一有競爭的職位是財政。現任財政陳余寶愛將和參選的李翠屏角逐。

              陳余寶愛是紐英崙余風采堂現任主席。她和現任主席鄭慧民合作愉快，應邀繼續參選，理所當然的由余風采堂提名。李翠屏是李氏公所的資深幹部，曾在陳家驊擔任中華公所主席的2016-17任期時，出任核數。

              其餘因無人競爭，將同額當選的職位及候選人為中文書記翁宇才，由紐英崙至德三德公所提名；英文書記阮鴻燦，由阮氏公所提名；核數張青梅由紐英崙婦女新運會提名。

                          10月29日傍晚，紐英崙中華公所在會址揭曉僑團提名的職員人選，現場有10餘人。(更新版)

「新波士頓人英語」頒獎鼓勵學習有成新移民 尼倫街APM咖啡店東Man-Yu Mei獲表揚

 

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Governor Deval Patrick Endorses Michelle Wu for Mayor

 Governor Deval Patrick Endorses Michelle Wu for Mayor

Boston, MA— Former Governor Deval Patrick endorsed Michelle Wu for Mayor today. Citing her proven track record and bold vision, Governor Patrick called Wu the best candidate to bring people together and move Boston forward.  

“The best leaders bring people together, with hope and determination, to forge solutions to pressing problems. That starts during a campaign, not just afterwards, and has to be about all the people, not just the ones already on your side. Michelle Wu has been that kind of leader on the City Council, and in this campaign. She is the kind of Mayor Boston needs and deserves. 

Michelle’s vision, intellect, energy and heart will move the City forward on housing, transportation, climate, education, public safety and so much more. Her humility and independence incline her to listen to the views of others. She has demonstrated her understanding that, instead of more division or scare tactics, Boston needs transformative leadership that looks to the future. I am proud to endorse her for Mayor of Boston,” said Governor Deval Patrick.

“I’m grateful and honored to have the support of Governor Deval Patrick. Governor Patrick, whose legacy of bringing people together in politics and public service, has opened the doors for a new generation to lead. I look forward to continuing to partner with him on the urgent challenges facing Boston and the Commonwealth,” said Michelle Wu. 

Governor Deval Patrick’s endorsements add to an enthusiastic multigenerational, multicultural coalition of grassroots supporters, including leaders Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Mayor Kim Janey, Angela Menino, Sheriff Steve Tompkins, Suffolk County Register of Probate Felix Arroyo Sr., Boston City Councilors Ricardo Arroyo, Liz Breadon and Lydia Edwards; State Senators Assistant Majority Leader Sal DiDomenico, Sonia Chang Diaz and Julian Cyr; State Representatives Assistant Majority Leader Mike Moran, Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz, Jay Livingstone, Adrian Madaro, Vanna Howard, Natalie Higgins, Liz Miranda, Tram Nguyen, Maria Robinson, Andy Vargas, and Tommy Vitolo; former State Representative and Assistant Majority Leader Byron Rushing; former State Transportation Secretaries Fred Salvucci and Jim Aloisi; former MBTA FMCB Chairman Joseph Aiello; former Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson; former State Representative Charlotte Golar Richie; labor unions 1199 SEIU, 32BJ SEIU, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Teamsters Local 25, New England Joint Board of UNITE HERE!, UAW Region 9A, Laborers Local 22, Alliance of Unions at the MBTA, MBTA Inspectors Union Local 600, OPEIU Local 453; climate organizations Sunrise Boston, Sierra Club, the Environmental League of Massachusetts, 350 Mass Action; Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale; Boston’s Ward 1, Ward 4 and Ward 5 Democratic Committees; The Boston Guardian; and fellow municipal elected officials from across Greater Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For all of Michelle for Boston’s endorsements, visit michelleforboston.com/endorsements