Newsletter - Nov. 6th, 2005

Each of the eight challengers for Mayor ran on the sincere belief that New Bedford requires new leadership to reach its true potential. I am grateful for each vote that allowed me to finish third in this critical race about our collective future. Voters, however, clearly chose Scott Lang as the agent of change. I have gotten to know Scott, and I believe that he will bring real change to City Hall. I am confident that he will create a new focus on restoring safety to our streets, cleaning up our neighborhoods and bringing common sense and integrity to City Hall.

Mayor Kalisz should be thanked for his many years of service to our city. These have been difficult years, and while we may disagree on many things, there is no question that the mayor has been a dedicated public servant. But, this does not mean that we owe him a vote. As a good friend said early in the campaign, "Loyalty is a quality to be admired and encouraged. But in this election, my highest loyalty is to the city of New Bedford."

This Tuesday, November 8th, take nothing for granted. Even though the winds of change seem to be blowing, rain or shine, please get yourself, your family and your friends out to vote for Scott Lang as the city’s next Mayor.

We Can Do better, and under Scott's Leadership, I believe we WILL do better.

Sincerely,

Matt Morrissey