THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 5 Natl. Assoc. of Social Workers MA-PACE endorses Gravellese for state rep T he National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter – Political Action for Candidate Election (NASW MA PACE) has endorsed Joseph Gravellese in his campaign for State Representative of the 16th Suff olk District. “The National Association of Social Workers MA-PACE is proud to endorse Joe Gravellese in the 16th Suff olk district race,” said NASW MA PACE Cochair Allison Bodek. “Joe’s vision of economic and environmental justice, as well as equitable access to education, transportation, and health care for all are in line with NASW-MA’s mission. We are excited to endorse a candidate whose platform will not only support social workers, but also the clients and communities we serve.” JOSEPH GRAVELLESE “The members of the National Association of Social Workers do critically important work, often with little recognition – from those supporting vulnerable students in schools, to those helping our neighbors struggling with addiction,” said Gravellese. “But beyond the imporGravellese commits to being full time State Rep if elected; resigning from other positions C and i da t e fo r S t a t e Representative Joe Gravellese (16th Suff olk District – Revere, Chelsea and Saugus) issued the following statement: “Being a State Representative isn’t about just showing up to vote - it is a full time position that gives you a platform to advocate for your community every day, and raise important issues. “I urge all other candidates running this year to do the same.” -Joe Gravellese Gravellese is currently employed full-time on the development staff at Boston College. He also serves as Chairman of the City of Revere Scholarship Committee. He is committing to resigning from these positions if elected State Representative. tant work they do on the job, social workers also understand the importance of using their voice and their political action to lift up the most vulnerable people in our society. NASW MA works tirelessly to address inequities in education, housing, and economic opportunity. It is a true honor to have their endorsement, and I look forward to working alongside them in the Legislature to move Massachusetts forward.” For all the reasons cited above and more, the PACE committee is proud to endorse Joe Gravellese for State Representative in the 16th Suff olk District. The Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, September 1. Voters can fi nd their polling location by visiting WhereDoIVoteMA.com. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Massort Noise Complaint Line: 617-561-3333 JOSEPH GRAVELLESE “That’s why I’m taking the Full-Time Commitment Pledge. If elected, within 90 days, I will remove myself from any other boards I serve on, and resign from my full-time job, so I can dedicate myself to doing the job of State Representative, with no distractions and no confl icts of interest. The voters deserve to know that this job will have my full attention.
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