Leone, Legislators Meet To Discuss Public Safety Initiatives & Legislative Proposals for 2009

BOSTON- Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone met with members of the Massachusetts Legislature on January 22, including Representative Paul Donato, Representative Carl Sciortino, and Senator Patricia Jehlen to discuss legislative priorities for 2009. At a State House meeting attended by 35 legislators and members of their staff from throughout Middlesex County, Leone highlighted his second year in office, outlined school safety and domestic violence prevention programs that can be utilized in each community, and discussed his legislative priorities for 2009. The meeting was held as a way to continue to build communication between the Legislature and the District Attorney's Office, while also forming the basis for possible future partnerships on pieces of legislation and other initiatives. Among the issues discussed as a priority for 2009 included school safety, Internet safety, and preventing instances of domestic violence.