Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Eileen Duff in the apparent winner of a seat on the Governor's Council in the Fifth District.
Eileen Duff of Gloucester is the apparent winner of the Governor’s Council seat in the Fifth District. Duff, a Democrat, had 57 percent of the vote to 43 percent for Maura Ciardiello of Haverhill - with 97 percent of precincts reporting on Wednesday morning, according to reports by the Boston Globe. Both candidates are seeking the position for the first time after incumbent Mary-Ellen Manning (U-Peabody) decided against reelection to run for the state Senate. She was defeated in a four person Democratic Primary in September. She has since changed her party affiliation from Democratic to unenrolled. The District covers most of the North Shore and Merrimack Valley and neighboring areas north and northwest of Boston. Duff will become one of …
Monday, November 5, 2012
Reader says Ciardiello has the passion to make a difference.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
To the Editor: It takes a passionate woman to get people excited about something as obscure as the Governor's Council. Maura Ciardiello is such a candidate in this otherwise contentious campaign season where the public's imagination is held strongly by seemingly more important races like the congressional , state senate and the presidential races. But for Massachusetts ; the Governor's Council - a virtual political outpost- is important. Composed of eight individuals elected from districts, and the Lieutenant Governor who serves ex officio. The eight councilors are elected from their respective districts every two years. The Council meets weekly to record advice and consent on warrants for the state treasury, pardons and commutations, …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Governor's Council candidate touts endorsements from unions and public officials.
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
To The Editor: I am proud to announce the endorsements from SPAM and NAGE/IBPO/SEIU Local 5000. The State Police Association of Massachusetts (SPAM) represent men and women in the titles of State Police Trooper, State Police Trooper First Class and State Police Sergeant. The State Police Association of Massachusetts stated that the Commonwealth will be best served by me, Maura Ciardiello based on my experience as a former public employee, involvement with the local community, and my commitment to public safety. NAGE, IBPO (International Brotherhood of Police Officers), SEIU Local 5000 which represents over 22,000 public employees in Massachusetts has also endorsed my campaign. They stated I am the best candidate in the race and they are …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Reader says Ciardiello is an ordinary person who will bring responsibility to the position.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
To The Editor: Please join me and vote for Maura Ciardiello for Governor's Council 5th district. The Governor's Council, also known as the Executive Council, is composed of eight individuals elected from districts, and the Lieutenant Governor. They have a very important job, among many other tasks they consent to gubernatorial appointments such as judges, clerk-magistrates, public administrators, and members of the Parole Board. They also advise and consent regarding pardons and commutations Do you remember the feeling you had when you found out that the man who murdered Woburn Police Officer Jack Maguire was out on parole? It was the day after Christmas and like everyone else you were saying "How could this happen?" It happened because …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Event took place at Archie's Little River Ale House.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Maura Ciardiello.) Maura Ciardiello, Republican candidate for Governor's Council had her campaign fundraiser Thursday, October 11th at Archie's Little River Ale House. It was a successful event with over 100 supporters. Many people throughout the 5th district attended the event to show their support. Several elected officials attended including current Governor's Councilor Mary-Ellen Manning, who spoke to the crowd of Ciardiello supporters. Former Governor's Councilor John Harris was also there to support Maura Ciardiello. Maura would like to thank everyone that came to support her campaign for Governor's Council. Maura Ciardiello is proud to announce her endorsement from The …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Eileen Duff will go on to November General Election.
Eileen Duff has won the Democratic Primary in the race for a seat on the Governr's Council. Duff won a four-way race over Donald Bumiller, David Epply and George O'Brine to secure a spot in the November General Election against Republican Maura Ciardiello. *Unofficial results:
Marc DiFruscia
7:42 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Maura is a great choice for Governor's Council more ›