February 1 , 2006
Elected Officials Across Massachusetts Endorse Deb Goldberg for Lieutenant Governor
Boston, MA — More than 40 elected officials across Massachusetts today declared their support of Deb Goldberg for Lieutenant Governor. Announcing their endorsements were a diverse group of legislators and local officials who cited Goldberg’s strong business background and practical, innovative ideas to get Massachusetts moving again as reasons for their support.
“I’m supporting Deb Goldberg because Massachusetts needs a Lieutenant Governor who will work effectively with business leaders, legislators, and the people of this state to ensure that leadership is focused on people once again,” said Congressman Barney Frank (MA-4). “Deb did a highly effective job as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen in Brookline, one of the largest towns in the state. Given Brookline’s location in the midst of the metropolitan area, she dealt with the full range of problems facing the state with great skill and sensitivity. I am proud to support her campaign for Lieutenant Governor.”
State Senator Steve Panagiotakos (Lowell) said, “The best program for working families is a good paying job. I’m supporting Deb because she has the experience to know what it takes to make that a reality.”
“I’m honored that so many accomplished, distinguished leaders are supporting my campaign,” Goldberg said. “They know, as I do, that Massachusetts needs a Lieutenant Governor who cares deeply about the people of this state and knows how to get Massachusetts moving again.”
Deb Goldberg, a fifth generation resident of Massachusetts, has the background and experience to help get the state moving again. Goldberg, whose family founded Stop & Shop, learned how to run a company with 50,000 employees who needed stable, dependable jobs to support their families. Even with a small 1% profit margin, they still managed to give high quality health insurance to all employees—full-timers and even part-timers.
Goldberg was elected to the Brookline Board of Selectmen in 1998. Her first priority was revitalizing the town’s three commercial areas. She was a key player in working with developers, neighborhoods, and local government in attracting appropriate development that did not negatively impact town services. As Chairman from 2002 until 2004, she was responsible for the town’s $190 million annual budget. Under her leadership in tough economic times, Brookline, with a population of 58,000, maintained a strong financial position and was the only community in the state to add police and firefighters each year without costly overrides.
Deb Goldberg, 51, lives in Brookline with her husband, Michael Winter, and their two teenaged children, Evan and Meredith.
