Boston mayor cites Collins’ ‘tireless’ work for residents
Mayor Martín J. Walsh has endorsed State Representative Nick Collins for the First Suffolk State Senate seat, that includes Dorchester, Mattapan, South Boston and a section of Hyde Park. The endorsement comes just days before the general election, which will take place on Tuesday, May 1st.
“Nick knows the issues that affect everyday Bostonians,” said Mayor Walsh. “He is a tireless advocate for his constituents and will be a tremendous voice for every community and neighborhood in the State Senate. I am proud to stand with him.”
Rep. Collins stated: “I am honored to have the support of Mayor Walsh, and I look forward to continuing to partner with the City of Boston to deliver real results for residents across the City, from Dorchester to Mattapan, Hyde Park, and South Boston.”
Over the past several years the fourth term state lawmaker has partnered with the Mayor on many issues, including housing, education, substance abuse and improving public transportation. In the Legislature, Rep. Collins is the lead sponsor of many of the Mayor’s agenda items, particularly one of the Mayor’s signature initiatives this session: funding universal Pre-K in Boston public schools.
The high-profile endorsement comes as Rep. Collins’ campaign for State Senate has secured support from a long list of elected officials that represent the district including, City Council President Andrea Campbell, City Councilors-at-Large Annissa Essaibi- George, Michael Flaherty, and Michelle Wu, State Representatives Dan Hunt and Dan Cullinane, City Councilors Frank Baker and Ed Flynn, Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins, Former State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, Former State Senator Bill Owens, Former State Representative Royal Bolling Jr., and many others.
Rep. Collins, the Democratic nominee for State Senate, is expected to announce support from U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey this weekend at a campaign rally in Dorchester.
The general election will take place on Tuesday May 1. Polls are open 7am-8pm.
