E. Denise Simmons sets her sights on Galluccio’s seat
Bay Windows, Feb 17th, 2010
The first openly lesbian African-American mayor in the country, E. Denise Simmons of Cambridge, Mass., announced Wednesday, Feb. 17 that she has entered the race to occupy the State Senate seat vacated by Sen. Anthony D. Galluccio, who was sentenced to a year in prison following a hit-and-run.
"The difficult job market, the affordable housing crunch, and the strain upon our social services providers have taken a toll on us all," the Cambridge City Councilor said in a statement announcing her campaign. "[W]e need strong leaders in the legislature who are prepared to roll up their sleeves, respond to their districts’ needs, and get Massachusetts back on track. ...I’m the right person for the job because I’ve already been doing that in Cambridge for years."