Progressive Massachusetts Western Norfolk County, in partnership with Young Democrats of Neponset Valley, celebrated last year’s election results on March 28, 2023. A crowd of over 60 people attended the celebration at 7th Wave Brewery in Medfield, including State Senator Becca Rausch, State Representative Jeff Roy, and State Representative Ted Phillips. The two 2022 candidates for State Representative, 9th Norfolk District–Kevin Kalkut and Steve Teehan–also attended.
Senator Rausch spoke about affordable health care, affordable child care, and the power of the ballot box, while Representative Jeff Roy spoke about environmental justice and green energy. The chapter also recognized the efforts of Justin Bates and Bonnie Taylor. Justin served as Becca Rausch’s 2022 Campaign Manager, where Becca received an impressive 55% of the vote. Bonnie was Campaign Manager for Kevin Kalkut, who came within 360 votes of flipping the 9th Norfolk District to the Democrats for the first time in over 30 years.
7th Wave Brewery is committed to brewing great craft beer with local ingredients, reducing their footprint, and giving back to their community. Their massive 500-kilowatt solar array provides 200% of the brewery’s electric needs, putting them at the forefront of sustainable breweries and supporting the local clean energy economy.
Progressive Massachusetts Western Norfolk County was established in March of 2022 and is committed to the mission of Progressive Massachusetts. Their 2023 priorities include:
- Focusing on progressive legislation on Beacon Hill and lobbying members of the House and Senate for their support.
- Providing residents of Franklin, Medfield, Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham with information that progressives need to know and a venue to learn about legislative activity on Beacon Hill.
- Developing a strong group of political activists who will be positioned to have an impact in the 2024 election cycle and beyond.
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