Please vote in the primary tomorrow. If you are voting on a Democratic ticket, please vote for the group of names running for the Ward 4 Committee. Marty Martinez of 2 Lee St and Josh Tauber of 12 Sherman Ct would like you to write them in as well. You have to include the name and address. That [...]
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Massachusetts Redistricting
Information about public hearings for the Massachusetts Redistricting process, pursuant to the 2010 US Census, can be found here: www.malegislature.gov/redistricting. Some points we heard during a conversation with House Chairman Michael J. Moran last night: Municipal Election Commissions have the responsibility for drawing the ward and precinct maps within their cities or towns. The goal [...]
Posted by christinerafal on April 6, 2011
http://rafalforward4.wordpress.com/2011/04/06/massachusetts-redistricting/
Elected!
We did it! It took a whole lot of walking and door-knocking and a whole lot of volunteer help and other support, but I am delighted to say I will begin serving as the Ward 4 School Committee member in January. I want to thank everyone for their support. I thank the Progressive Democrats and [...]
Posted by christinerafal on November 6, 2009
http://rafalforward4.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/elected/
Somerville Journal Endorsement!
The Somerville Journal endorses my bid for Ward 4′s School Committee seat. Read the endorsement and/or the more in-depth article. Thank you, editors!
Posted by christinerafal on October 29, 2009
http://rafalforward4.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/somerville-journal-endorsement/
“Rally for Rafal”
Tuesday, October 27, at Orleans Restaurant, Davis Square, 6:30 to 8pm. ____________________ Please join us on the final campaign stretch at a…. “Rally for Rafal” Come out and support Christine Rafal, candidate for Ward 4 School Committee! With the election only a few weeks away, come out and give Christine her final push! Tuesday, October [...]
Posted by christinerafal on October 26, 2009
http://rafalforward4.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/rally-for-rafal/
Somerville Journal Column
If you haven’t already, I hope you get a chance to read today’s Somerville Journal column by Ken Brociner on this Ward 4 School Committee race. I hope you agree with him that I am the candidate who would make an excellent School Committee member. And please let me know with a campaign contribution if [...]
Posted by christinerafal on October 1, 2009
http://rafalforward4.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/somerville-journal-column/
Had a great time at the campaign kickoff!
Thanks to everyone who attended. A select set of pictures can be seen here.
Posted by christinerafal on September 15, 2009
http://rafalforward4.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/had-a-great-time-at-the-campaign-kickoff/
Why I’m running
While I’ve been out and about collecting signatures, I’ve enjoyed questions from the people I meet. One has been why am I running. The short answer is because Ward 4 deserves more. Ward 4 deserves consistent School Committee representation and generative, creative contributions from someone with a real stake (or two!) in the system. My [...]
Posted by christinerafal on May 26, 2009
http://rafalforward4.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/why-im-running/
Registering to Vote
In order to vote November 3rd, you must be registered or register by 5 p.m. October 14. For more information on voter registration check with the Somerville Election Commission.
Posted by christinerafal on May 21, 2009
http://rafalforward4.wordpress.com/2009/05/21/registering-to-vote/
A Choice for Ward 4
I offer my candidacy for School Committee in order to give Ward 4 a choice in the voting booth. Of course I hope I will be seen as the better choice for this seat, and I will gradually be stating my case here on this blog and elsewhere. I have been making the case my [...]
Posted by christinerafal on May 18, 2009
http://rafalforward4.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/a-choice-for-ward-4/
