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...Mark A. Govoni, a representative of the Local 1445 United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, called Stop and Shop "a good operator." Govoni said Stop and Shop tries to hire many employees from the surrounding neighborhood and "that neighborhood could use some jobs...
...would replacing LoPresti with Govoni make a difference? Govoni is one of several rules reform candidates around the state running for spots in the Senate. Sen. George Bachrach (D-Watertown), who is challenging Bulger for the Senate Presidency in January, estimates that if the reform candidates are successful, as many as 17 senators out of 40 will openly support rules changes. This may be overly optimistic, but electing Govoni and other reformers will be an important step in wresting control of the senate from the likes Bulger and LoPresti...
...Govoni, who is making his first bid for public office, would be an impressive addition to a senate dearly lacking in effective, reform-minded legislators. As a veteran of the Boston progressive movement, Govoni will be a strong advocate for tenants rights in Cambridge and has taken a lead role in the fight to eliminate disparity in pay between men add women in state employment...
...Govoni will add another voice to the struggle to maintain social programs despite cuts in Federal aid, to preserve the environment in the face of industrial expansion, and to work to abolish discrimination in the state...
...vote for Mark Govoni will do more than give a step-up to another politician making his entree on the state political scene. Electing Govoni will be an important step towards recreating a legislature that does what it's supposed to do: legislate...