Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 ~ Political Announcement ~ Peabody businessman Bob May to challenge Democrat U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton “My campaign is about providing North Shore residents with a seat at the table.” P EABODY — This past fall, Robert “Bob” May was effectively gerrymandered out of his own district when Democrats in the state Legislature removed his neighborhood from the 13th Essex District, where he had been the Republican candidate for state representative. Undeterred by the Democrats’ desires and never one to shy away from a challenge, the West Peabody entrepreneur decided to raise the bar. This week May announced he is running for Congress, challenging failed presidential candidate and incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton. “When you look at how the Democrats have presided over the worst rate of infl ation in 40 years, coupled with their indifference to small business owners like myself, the biggest difference Americans can make is to get involved ourselves,” May said. “It’s easy to sit on the sidelines and complain about the current state of aff airs, but I am getting in the game because I Robert “Bob” May believe it’s up to We The People to end the status quo in Washington.” May and his wife, Tricia have called West Peabody home for nearly 30 years. It’s where they raised their four children. The North Shore is also where May launched his own successful electrical components business when he opened Techsource Thermal Solutions in Newburyport in 2002. May, who earned a mechanical engineering degree from UMass-Lowell and later an MBA from Northeastern J& $46 yd. University, said he’s a problem-solver who believes government is at its best when it gets out of the way. “Americans are intrinsically independent and the Democrats’ eff orts to seize control over what we say, what we do, and how our children are educated are causing serious harm,” May said. “I believe in our core freedoms and I believe in American exceptionalism.” May said one of the reasons he is embarking on a run for Congress is because the district’s current representative has proven to be more interested in delusions of running for president than in representing his constituents, while demonizing others to distract from his own party’s failings. “Rep. Moulton continues to promote the demonization of American industries in order to distract from the truth: the Democrats’ monetary policies have devalued the dollar, and are a direct result of the infl ation now crippling American households,” May said. “On Capitol Hill, Rep. Moulton isn’t known for representing his district’s interests, but for once leading the eff ort to replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — incredibly, because he thinks she isn’t farleft enough. “My campaign is about providing North Shore residents with a seat at the table, giving them their deserved representation in Congress, and ensuring that if the government isn’t working for them, it should simply get out of the way.” To learn more about Bob May’s campaign for U.S. Congress, visit www.may4congress.com. Follow Bob on Facebook here: Facebook.com/RobertMayforCongress Follow Bob on GETTR here: Gettr.com/ user/robertmay Candidate Bob May and family MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $42 yd. • • • $3 yd. S MBTA Launches Small Business Enterprise Program B OSTON — The MBTA has offi cially launched its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program for construction, an eff ort to promote, create, and sustain capital programs construction business opportunities at the MBTA for small businesses as well as stimulate the Massachusetts economy by providing sustained revenue opportunities to local small businesses. “We’re very excited to launch the SBE Program, which is one new feature in our growing portfolio of DEI best practices and expands upon our commitment to diversity and equity through creative business opportunities,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “Following FTA best practices, our Capital Programs and ODCR SBE team will identify small contracting opportunities for pre-qualifi ed small businesses to bid on, ensuring an equitable bidding process.” The SBE Program is a joint initiative of the MBTA’s Offi ce of Diversity and Civil Rights (ODCR) Government Compliance Unit and the MBTA’s Capital Programs departments. Following best practices used for federal transportation programs, the SBE Program identifi es small contracting opportunities, typically less than $3 million, with enough qualifi ed SBEs to ensure a competitive bid environment. Pre-qualifi ed SBEs are eligible to bid on these selected contracts, creating a level playing fi eld for small businesses. Participating SBEs will also be trained on how to do business with the T. All SBE participants are required to be certifi ed by the Federal Small Business Administration and pre-qualifi ed with the MBTA. Interested SBEs can register with the MBTA online and contact the SBE Program via email at sbe@ mbta.com with any questions. Information sessions for interested small businesses will be held virtually: • Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 4 PM • Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10 AM • Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 12 PM • Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 8 AM • Once pre-qualifi ed as an SBE with the MBTA, a business benefi ts from the following: Opportunities to be a prime vendor on contracts; • Access to up to $25 million in contracting opportunities a year; and • Invitations to business forums, mentorship programs, and networking events. The SBE Program aims to procure fi ve projects in FY23 as a Proof of Concept. After the fi rst year, the MBTA will evaluate the program and take steps to both strengthen and grow it in future fi scal years. For more information, visit mbta.com/SBE, or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA.
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