On Friday, former Wakefield School Committee member and candidate for State Senate, Anthony Guardia announced his endorsement of State Rep. Jason Lewis in the race to fill the 5th Middlesex Senate seat. Lewis recently won the Democratic primary for State Senate, with the general election to fill the seat set for April 1.
“Jason and I met earlier in the week at Harrington's for nearly three hours. We shared ideas and opinions about the campaign, our communities, and our values. I walked away from that meeting impressed; knowing that Jason wants to bring imagination and innovation to government – that begins with stronger schools and better funding for our cities and towns,” said Anthony Guardia. “Specifically I was impressed with Jason's legislation on Chapter 70 funding reform and his ideas around social innovation bonds and the role the private sector can play in bettering our Commonwealth.”
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“Anthony Guardia has been a passionate advocate for the families and seniors of Wakefield and I’m thrilled to have his support,” said State Rep. Lewis. “If elected to the State Senate, I will work everyday to be a strong advocate for the communities of the district and make sure that they receive the support they need.”
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Anthony Guardia joins recent endorsers Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Rep. Paul Brodeur, and Rep. Paul Donato in supporting Lewis in this close race. A current list of organizations and leaders who have endorsed Lewis can be found at www.electjasonlewis.com/endorsements.
Lewis currently serves as state Representative for the 31st Middlesex District, including Stoneham and Winchester. Lewis is the vice-chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health, and co-founded the legislature's Prevention for Health Caucus. He has led efforts in the legislature to improve the quality of healthcare for all and to ensure that all public schools receive adequate and equitable funding.
Lewis attended public schools, and received his undergraduate degree and MBA from Harvard. He and his wife Susan, a middle school science teacher, are the proud parents of two daughters, Sophie and Jessie. Before Lewis was elected state Representative, he helped build two successful software companies, which created hundreds of high-tech, good-paying jobs.
The special election for the 5th Middlesex State Senate seat will be held on April 1st. The senate district includes the cities and towns of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and parts of Winchester.
For more information about Jason Lewis please visit www.electjasonlewis.com.
