Published in the March 23, 2018 edition
MELROSE — Democratic candidate Samantha Hammar officially kicked off her State Senate campaign on Thursday, March 15 in Melrose. Held at Tsukiji Bistro on Main Street, the “Hammar Time” kickoff party attracted more than ninety supporters, including elected officials and community leaders from across the Fifth Middlesex District..
SAMANTHA HAMMAR kicks off her campaign for State Senate. (Courtesy Photo)
“You could really feel the energy in the room,” said attendee Eugenia Gibbons. “I think people are inspired by Sam’s message. It was good to hear from someone who has actually experienced the challenges of living in Massachusetts.”
Hammar spoke to the crowd about the frustrating pace of progress on Beacon Hill. “We need decision makers who understand that while they work session to session, their constituents live paycheck to paycheck,” she said. Hammar’s platform focuses on working families and includes issues such as access to child and senior care, student loan debt, paid family and medical leave, and affordable housing.
The next “Hammar Time” event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27 in Malden. A Wakefield event is scheduled for April 10. Visit samhammar.org to view a schedule of events.
