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(02/06/07)
My Goals and Priorities
Methuen State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell

Since taking the oath of office in January to represent you at the State House, I have had the unique opportunity to meet with many highly respected lawmakers on Beacon Hill.  Members of the House and Senate as well as the Governor have been down to greet the freshman legislators on many occasions.  Their warm welcome and words of wisdom have been extraordinarily helpful to me.  Our delegation from the Merrimack Valley and the North East Caucus has reached out to include me in discussing all of the issues that are specific to our region and the City of Methuen.  My legislative aide, Christopher Dwelley, has also received a great deal of assistance from the staffs of my fellow legislators. 

This opportunity passes quickly for a freshman so I have been at the State House virtually every day.  We just received our committee assignments and the greetings and introductions will slow as we delve into the nitty gritty of researching and drafting legislation.  I am told that my committee assignments are excellent, given my freshman status: – Revenue; Telecommunications; Utilities and Energy; and Veteran and Federal Affairs.  Regardless of their status - I am very grateful - because all these committees deal with concerns and issues that are front and center now for all of us.

Regarding our Methuen Community, I am focusing on immediate priorities, including:

—  Working with the North East Caucus to refocus efforts to secure state flood relief monies for Methuen and surrounding communities.  Mayor Manzi has listed this as a pressing concern.

—  Working with state School Building Authorities to ensure that Methuen is where we need to be right now in regards to our high school’s renovation and expansion.

—  Meeting with our Mayor, his staff, my colleagues in the legislature, and all Methuen entities  that have line items in the state budget to ensure that I can effectively advocate for our priorities in coming weeks. 

I have cosponsored a great deal of legislation on a wide range of issues pertaining to health care, education, seniors, veterans, our environment, and more.  It would not be possible to list them here but I hope that you will contact me and my legislative aide, Christopher Dwelley, at any time regarding the questions you have and concerns you wish to express. 

For the foreseeable future, I can be reached in Room 437, the temporary location for freshman legislators awaiting assignment of office space.  My legislative aide, Christopher Dwelley, and I may be reached by calling (617) 722-2425. My email at the State House is: Linda.Dean-Campbell@MassMail.State.MA.US and Chris Dwelley’s email address is:

Christopher.Dwelley@MassMail.State.MA.US

You are always welcome to contact me at my residence by phone (978-989-0722) or email: campbellmethuen@comcast.net.



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The February 2007 Edition of the Valley Patriot
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