Barrios to moderate Somerville News candidates forum
State SenatorJarrett T. Barrios, D-Cambridge, announced today he will moderate the August 10 forum for candidates seeking the 2nd Middlesex district state Senate seat vacated by the death of Charles E. Shannon Jr.
He said he was honored to be asked to oversee the forum sponsored by the Somerville News and Boston's Progressive Talk Radio 1430 AM because of the forum's unique ability to inform voters.
"Campaign debates allow voters to hear from candidates directly about the issues they care most about.
"Having represented the city of Somerville with Senator Shannon I know the potential senators have big shoes to fill and we're all interested in hearing about their plans for the future. I'm looking forward to an engaging, thoughtful and civilized discussion," he said.
The Somerville News/Progressive Talk Radio 1430 candidates debate will take place August 10th at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square. Admission is free.
For more details on the Somerville News' candidates forum see the July 27 print edition of the Somerville News.
Senator Jarrett Barrios! Wonderful choice! We will show up that night especially to see Jarret! Your Website and paper keeps us amused all week long. Its like an addiction, we have to keep checking it every day, sometimes twice or even three times. Love when you guys hammer the crap out of some individuals. That puts them back into place. Keep on trucking! The women of Cobble Hill! Ps could you post the address, time and place of the debate? And where do we buy tickets? Thank you!
Posted by: Sue | July 21, 2005 at 02:38 AM
The news item above gives the date and location and says the event will be free. However, it does not give the time of day of the event.
Posted by: Ron Newman | July 21, 2005 at 10:48 AM
I'm really sorry to see Bob Publicover drop out of the Senate race. He is the kind of caring guy who makes a difference in the many non profits, both elderly and youth that he has helped for many years. Bob isnt a newcomer, like so many here, he was born at Somerville Hospital. We look forward to his annual AIDS fund raiser and hope that rumors the Mayor Joe is going to appoint him to be the Mayor's GLBT advisor are true. Bob was a pioneer in glbt and AIDS issues when it wasnt cool.
Posted by: Ed D. | July 25, 2005 at 06:51 PM
I am very disheartened by the fact that Bob Publicover is dropping from the Senate race. I don't know that any of the other candidates exhibit the care for the people in our community, as he does, he has proven repeatedly that our community matters. I hope to see his charitable works continue. I can say with full certainty that he had my vote. Sadly, I can't say that of the remaining candidates.
Posted by: Grease | July 25, 2005 at 07:19 PM
will mr. publicover ever finish any race he enters? didn't he run for mayor or alderman and then drop out? wasn't he going to run against capuano once and then chickened out? i know he is sick but jeepers, don't waste your time if you aren't going to follow through.
Posted by: caseysucks | July 26, 2005 at 10:20 PM