Ward 7 Alderman Robert C. Trane could have an opponent in November. Rachel Heller, a Senate aide for Massachusetts State Senator Susan
Tucker, announced today she pulled nomination papers to run for Ward 7
alderman.
"I'm running because we have real challenges in the city and in this
ward," Heller said in a press release. "I'm committed to addressing these concerns and
bringing accountability to city hall."
"As a Senate aide, I understand the importance of
taking care of the day-to-day needs of local residents, and that will
always be a top priority. I also bring experience in housing and
environmental policy and will be a strong voice for families in the
district when important decisions on housing developments and open
space are under debate," she said in a release.
Heller said she plans to walk the entire district and visit over 2,000 homes in the ward to discuss local residents' ideas for their neighborhoods and for the
city.
In the release, Heller said she will involve Ward 7 in the major decisions affecting
Somerville and ensure that government at all levels is open and
accountable to the residents of the city.
well we knew this was coming...looks like Bobbie boy is on the hit list after all. I guess running your mouth and make deals can get you in trouble after all.
Posted by: target | June 21, 2007 at 08:54 PM
Bye bye Bob. We hardly knew ye.
Posted by: Somerspeak | June 21, 2007 at 09:49 PM
There will be more white envelopes passed this year than in 2003 with all the new comers jockeying for incumbent seats.
These developers covet to keep the "Status Quo" and vessel straight.
So boys and one girl, hang your stockings out for the shroud man. He will be coming soon to a Ward near you.
Posted by: City Hall Nose | June 22, 2007 at 04:41 AM
So I guess Rebecca and Bob didn't really make up. Now the mayor might have to plug holes in the dike in two wards. Joe Lynch will deifinitely gain momentum and give Shawn a run for his money in ward 5 I think and Bob T. might also need the help of the mayor too. I heard a rumor that the third person to take out papers for Mayor said he'd pull them if he got a city job. I wonder if thats true? And still nobody is running against the ward 3 and ward 2 alderman I see. Thats sort of a surprise especially in ward 2.
Posted by: PersonDavis | June 22, 2007 at 07:08 AM
Monday is the last day to pull papers. Dont think that Mrs. Curtatone, otherwise known as Maryann Hueston, is getting off that easy. She is on the list and the Mayor will not be able to save them all.
Posted by: its coming | June 22, 2007 at 07:10 AM
Has anyone ever met this young lady? Where is she from and how long has she lived here? Come on Somerville News, we want more information. If I was to place a bet I would see Marty Martinez and Rebecca No Clue Gerwitz were behind this mystery unknown candidate.
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Posted by: give me a break | June 22, 2007 at 12:01 PM
You don't need to be a betting person to figure that one out. I'm sure she's being put up to it by Geewhiz and the progressive possie. So who do you think is going to show up at city hall from ward 2 looking for papers? I think that its coming is right though, someone is waiting to run against Maryann. And also, did the person who took papers out in ward 6 ever turn them in yet?
Posted by: GeeeeWhiz...Do ya think so??? | June 22, 2007 at 01:06 PM
Challenges to the BOA who are mere rubber stamps without any ideas or agenda can be nothing but a positive for Somerville.
As for Bob Trane... nice guy and all ... BUT lets be honest... do you want him making decisions for the city? And Maryann sold her seat to Curtatone the moment her s.o. took a plumb with the mayah.... Moving both into retirement would be a significant step forward for Somerville. (Sorry Bobby)
Posted by: truth it is | June 23, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Wow where are all these progressives coming from. thank heavens there are none of those barneys here in ward 3. Alderman Trane i wish you every success in your re-election note don't take the BS stay by your good record on the BOA. Note of interested Senator Tucker is a State Senator from the Andover area
Posted by: Ward 3 Voter | June 23, 2007 at 08:12 PM
ps this is a a question for you Ms. Rachel Heller, how long have you lived in Somerville?
Posted by: Ward 3 Voter | June 23, 2007 at 08:15 PM
Bob better get his ass out of PJ Ryans and start doing something. Though I have to believe Ward 7 is in the best shape of any. No thanks to Bob.
Posted by: Mr. White | June 24, 2007 at 11:48 AM
do any of you posters actually live in ward 7?
Posted by: give me a break | June 24, 2007 at 08:18 PM