Below is an announcement from State Representative Dave Robertson’s Office:
TEWKSBURY, MA — In these past weeks, you may have encountered the term “carousel conversation.” This buzzword is being used to describe the cycle of public health issues that arise, are said to be important, promised a solution, only to return again unsolved. Recently, another type of deja-vu arose in the 19th Middlesex, via social media. Another out-of-district group has again tried to equate me with a certain hot button policy stance: supporting driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants. Despite continuously— and publicly — being against this proposal, even prior to taking office (made clear in the Wilmington Apple candidate questionnaire in July of 2018), this agenda-driven group pushed an advertisement on Facebook suggesting otherwise. They ignored the fact that I had submitted extensive written testimony to the Chairman of the Committee on Transportation that was unwavering and detailed. Why? That’s simple: they want to confuse and mislead you. They want to use the current uncertainty in our nation — in our community — to try to catch you off-guard, to try to manipulate you at a time of heightened emotions.
Many supporters of mine — from all walks of political life — called my office to make me aware of this ad. They were angered at the lies. They were shocked at the deliberate misinformation. As was I. I tried to call this so-called organization. I couldn’t reach them. The phone number listed on their website goes to an phone-based ad for “Magic-Jack” and states that the subscription is not active. Who are these people? Who dedicates their time to spreading such untruths. This is a time for community, for reaching-out an open hand, for working together for those who are most vulnerable.
Now is not the time for pettiness, for shadowy ambush tactics. I am your Representative to work for you. And I am. I always welcome any of my constituents to bring to me any and all policy questions or concerns they may have. This isn’t my seat on Beacon Hill, this is our seat. I am carrying-on a legislative legacy that reflects out shared values as Tewksbury and Wilmington. My beliefs are public, as I am your public servant. This is our district, no one else’s. I am not sure who this group supports or what campaign they might represent — but I do know that they don’t deserve one minute of the 19th Middlesex’s time. Let’s continue building our shared future. Community is a commitment I hold dear.
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