Letter: Greater Fall River needs Ed Markey in the United States Senate

Posted Aug 24, 2020 

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At the onset of COVID-19, when Greater Fall River needed support for community organizations assisting homeless people, Ed Markey helped secure nearly $1.3 million in CARES Act funding for emergency shelter and support for individuals facing homelessness.

When Fall River needed funding to hire new firefighters, Ed Markey delivered and helped secure $2 million in FEMA grants for the Fall River Fire Department.

When Greater Fall River incurred costs after Superstorm Sandy and Winter Storm Nemo, Ed Markey helped to secure $500,000 in FEMA grants to pay for the damage. And when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decided to approve a new LNG terminal in Fall River, Ed Markey condemned and fought against it.

When Greater Fall River needs him, Ed Markey delivers.

As members of the South Coast delegation, we’ve had the privilege of working with Senator Markey. We’ve seen his leadership, empathy, and creativity. He’s been a partner in our efforts to tackle issues ranging from lack of Internet access to the climate crisis, and leads on those issues on a national scale -- while never forgetting to deliver for Greater Fall River locally.

Ed Markey knows that justice demands our focus be broad and our ambition high. He knows we must rethink and reform every aspect of American society if we want our country, our Commonwealth, and Greater Fall River to be equitable and offer opportunity for all.

As elected officials, we feel more confident in our ability to implement progressive policy with Ed Markey as a partner. As residents, we feel safer with Ed Markey as our senator. Ed has always fought for us. And he’ll always fight for you. Vote for Ed Markey between now and Sept. 1.

Senator Michael J. Rodrigues

Representative Patricia A. Haddad, Speaker Pro Temp

Representative Paul A. Schmid, III

Representative Alan Silvia

Representative Carole A. Fiola