As the election cycle nears Swampscott Patch will turn its attention to the races and issues that matter most to those who live in Swampscott.
Below are candidates and issues each of which links to an article.
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Races
NATIONAL:
- Congress District 6: Incumbent U.S. Congressman John Tierney faces Richard Tisei, a Republican former state Senator from Wakefield and local business owner.
- US Senate: U.S. Senator Scott Brown is being challenged by Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren.
- US President: Incumbent President Barack Obama will face Republican Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts. Also running is Libertarian Gary Johnson.
Ballot Issues
- Ballot Issue: Question 1-- Right to Repair Initiative
- Ballot Issue: Question 2-- Death with Dignity Initiative
- Ballot Issue: Question 3-- Medical Marijuana Initiative
Allen
8:14 am on Friday, June 15, 2012
Terry,
We have read for weeks read the ridiculous complaints about the on-going movie in Swampscott, but what about the fact that Swampscott is always getting short-changed on any type of state funding. It could be Ch. 70 for education, or in this case Ch 90, for road repair dollars.
Can you ask Rep. Ehrlich why Swampscott receives much less than other towns. In this case, specifically Marblehead receives 25% more funding. We need better representation.
Chapter 90 funding for Road Repairs, FY 2013:
Beverly $1,029,148
Danvers $920,156
Salem $874,160
Peabody $1,279,587
Ipswich $442,076
Marblehead $449,162
Swampscott $302,863
Hamilton $246,225
Wenham $152,698
Source: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Terry Date
8:59 am on Friday, June 15, 2012
Sure, Allen, we'll ask Rep. Ehrlich about the Chapter 90 dollars. Thanks for the siggestion.
Liz
12:52 pm on Friday, June 15, 2012
Allen,
Good question and good research!!!!!