A fresh, dynamic and effective new voice in Washington
Jeffrey Davis Perry for U.S. Congress - Massachusetts District 10
JEFF PERRY DRAWS LARGE CROWD
TO KICK OFF CAMPAIGN FOR CONGRESS IN 10th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Tells supporters he will ‘know when to say no’ in Washington
(SANDWICH) – Nearly 500 supporters packed a ballroom at the Cape Codder in Hyannis last night to help Sandwich resident and current State Representative Jeff Perry officially kick off his campaign for Congress in the 10th Congressional District.
The kickoff was the first fundraising event for Perry since he entered the race early last month.
“I feel so blessed to see so many old and new friends here tonight, and to sense the excitement and energy in this room,” Perry said. “The people of the 10th Congressional district are ready for a fresh, dynamic and effective voice in Washington…someone who will stand up for them and fight for the things they believe in.”
Calling his supporters “Perry’s Patriots,” the four-term Republican member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives told the crowd he would “know when to say ‘no’” to policies that are harmful to the people of the 10th Congressional District, including over-spending in Washington and federally-mandated healthcare. Holding up two signs of “know” and “no” Perry explained to the enthusiastic packed crowd, “I know that we cannot pass on our record level of national debt to our children and grandchildren, as he pointed to his Son and Granddaughter. Our elected leaders in Washington, D.C. must have the political courage to say no to the culture of bailouts and overspending.”
Perry believes in smaller and more responsible government. He has been a consistent champion for fiscal responsibility in state government, and he has also fought hard against tax increases. Several years ago, Perry was one of only two members of the House to vote against the proposal for a mandated health insurance system in Massachusetts out of concerns about the bill’s costs and ramifications. Since then, as those rising costs have become even more apparent in the state budget, Perry has worked with other members to push for tort reform and electronic record-keeping proposals that would lower health care costs and improve the delivery of health services for Massachusetts residents.
Perry also believes strongly in taking a stand against illegal immigration. He has proposed legislation which would deny illegal immigrants state benefits that cost Massachusetts legal residents millions of dollars every year. In Perry’s speech, he also spoke of his unconditional support of our military services members.
Jeff Perry has represented the Fifth Barnstable district (which includes the town of Sandwich and portions of Barnstable, Bourne, and Mashpee) in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since winning the seat in 2002. During his eight years on Beacon Hill, Perry distinguished himself as a reform-minded leader and someone who is always willing to take a stand in favor of principles that matter to him and to those he represents, whether that means reaching across the aisle to work with members of the other party, or if it means not being afraid to stand alone for what needs to get done.
Perry’s website, www.JeffPerryforCongress.com includes information about his candidacy and the opportunity to make donations to his campaign. People can also follow his candidacy on Facebook and Twitter with links found on the website.
Photos courtesy of Kendra Bond
