<%@LANGUAGE="VBSCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> Welcome Letter

Dear Visitor,

Thank you for visiting my website. As we begin this campaign for the future of the forty-eight cities and towns of western Massachusetts, I hope this site serves as a useful clearinghouse for any questions you may have about me, my thoughts on the issues, or my vision for our communities.

I look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail, listening to your thoughts and concerns, and explaining how I will work to address them as your State Senator. The people of this great region don't expect government to solve all their problems, but they do feel, deep in their bones, that with a new energy and perspective we can do great things to help our communities reach their unlimited potential. Doing so will not be easy. It demands a State Senator who will tackle the big issues, bring new energy to old debates, and work tirelessly to bring real change to the honest, hardworking, and dedicated families of this district. I can be that State Senator, but I need your help first. So, I ask for the consideration of all Democrats and Independents when you head to the polls this Tuesday, September 19th. If you like what you hear, see, or read about this campaign, please contact us and get involved.

Again, thank you for visiting the site. Together we can bring real change to this great region. It will not happen tomorrow and it will not be easy, but let us begin.

Sincerely,


Ben Downing