Mayor says Medford is his "first love."
The longest-tenured mayor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts loves his current job and isn't seeking a different one. Wednesday afternoon, Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn announced he would not be a candidate for the 5th U.S. Congressional District seat currently held by Ed Markey, who is running in the Democratic primary for June's special U.S. Senate election. "My full attention for many years has been and will continue to be to improve the quality of life for all in the City of Medford," McGlynn said. McGlynn, Medford's mayor since Jan. 1988, was once a candidate for Congress when Markey previously sought a Senate seat. He thanked those who called to offer their support and said it would be an "honor" to serve in Washington. "However, …
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Sciortino will run for the seat currently held by Edward Markey.
Massachusetts Rep. Carl Sciortino (D) of Medford announced Friday he is a candidate for the state's 5th U.S. Congressional District. Malden's Edward Markey (D) has held the seat since first being elected in 1976 but he's now running to replace U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in the U.S. Senate. “I am running to continue the strong progressive leadership that the families of the Fifth District have always counted on,” said Sciortino in a statement Friday. “I look forward to bringing my record of accomplishment to Washington to fight for our progressive values.” Sciortino has served in the legislature since 2004 after being elected at the age of 25. He is one of seven openly-gay legislators in the Commonwealth and was described as "the …
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Jeanne Martin
6:03 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
You go Carl! While you know we have disagreed on certain issues, you are refreshingly honest for a politician and I can support you. more ›