FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2010
CONTACT: John Ciampa ~ 508-415.9665
O’Connell’s Campaign Gaining Momentum
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Third Bristol District, proudly announced that she has received the endorsement of United States Senator Scott Brown.
“I am extremely pleased that I have earned Scott Brown’s endorsement,” said O’Connell. “Like Scott Brown, I want to be an independent voice for the people of Taunton.”
“Shaunna O'Connell is a dynamic fighter who will bring about real change on Beacon Hill. Shaunna will make an outstanding State Representative for the people of Taunton, and I am proud to support her candidacy,” said United States Senator Scott Brown.
This is an important endorsement for O’Connell, because Brown carried Taunton. Moreover, it is unusual for a former member of the House to endorse against a former colleague. Brown and Rep. Fagan served in the Massachusetts House together for several years.
O’Connell and Brown share many of the same positions, such as they both signed the No New Taxes pledge. On the other hand, Fagan has never signed it, and in fact, he has a terrible rating with Citizens for Limited Taxation when it comes to the issue of taxes.
“Rep. Fagan has been part of the problem. He has been a protector of the status quo on Beacon Hill just like his fellow lawyer Martha Coakley,” said O’Connell. “Fagan has had years to show his independence and failed. He voted to keep the hack holidays instead of protecting the interest of the taxpayers. In 2009, a non-election year, he voted against stopping illegal immigrants from collecting state benefits, which at a minimum cost the state $600 million. We have had enough of incumbents whose only mission is to protect their jobs.”
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and quickly becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self-employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children and continues to be active in her church and as a volunteer for numerous community programs.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
O’CONNELL WILL BE A FULL-TIME STATE REPRESENTATIVE
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CONTACT:John Ciampa - 508-415-9665
May 10, 2010
Part-Time Vs. Full-Time Will Be a Major Difference
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Third Bristol District, pledged to be a full-time State Representative for the people of Taunton.
“Our state and city are facing some serious problems. It will take a full-time Representative to get the job done,” said O’Connell. “Whether it is dealing with educational funding, state spending or the economy, you can count on me to be working on the issues full-time for Taunton.”
O’Connell is pledging to put aside her work so her priorities will not be divided. She believes that Representatives receive a salary for a full-time position, so she plans to earn it by working non-stop.
“The full-time issue is a clear difference between me and the incumbent. As we saw last week, our Representative can become very busy with his legal clients,” stated O’Connell. “My priorities will not be divided between the people of this district and a legal practice.”
O’Connell will also send out informative newsletters, not at taxpayer expense, and will hold regular office hours to be fully available to constituents.
“The people of Taunton deserve the best possible representation during these tough economic times,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and quickly becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self-employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children, has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs.
CONTACT:John Ciampa - 508-415-9665
May 10, 2010
Part-Time Vs. Full-Time Will Be a Major Difference
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Third Bristol District, pledged to be a full-time State Representative for the people of Taunton.
“Our state and city are facing some serious problems. It will take a full-time Representative to get the job done,” said O’Connell. “Whether it is dealing with educational funding, state spending or the economy, you can count on me to be working on the issues full-time for Taunton.”
O’Connell is pledging to put aside her work so her priorities will not be divided. She believes that Representatives receive a salary for a full-time position, so she plans to earn it by working non-stop.
“The full-time issue is a clear difference between me and the incumbent. As we saw last week, our Representative can become very busy with his legal clients,” stated O’Connell. “My priorities will not be divided between the people of this district and a legal practice.”
O’Connell will also send out informative newsletters, not at taxpayer expense, and will hold regular office hours to be fully available to constituents.
“The people of Taunton deserve the best possible representation during these tough economic times,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and quickly becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self-employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children, has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Voters Will Not Be Fooled by "Election Year Conversion"
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April 29, 2010
O’CONNELL CALLS OUT FAGAN FOR FLIP-FLOPPING ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
O’Connell Says Voters Will Not Be Fooled by the Election Year Conversion
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Third Bristol District, criticized State Representative James Fagan for flip-flopping on the issue of illegal immigration.
On Wednesday of this week, Representative Jeff Perry offered an amendment requiring the screening of applicants for welfare, food stamps and public housing in order to stop illegal immigrants from collecting taxpayer funded assistance. Fagan voted against the political maneuver of burying the amendment in a study committee. However, in 2009 (non-election year) Fagan voted to put the same amendment into a study committee.
“Like many other Taunton residents, I am greatly disappointed once again with our incumbent Representative. Last year he was against it and this year he is for it. He has proven once again that he is just a shameless politician only concerned with saving his second job,” said O’Connell. “Unlike Fagan, I will be a dependable vote for stopping illegal immigration in Massachusetts.”
According to the Center for Immigration Studies, Massachusetts has 220,000 illegal immigrants. 25% collect welfare benefits, 11% received food stamp assistance, and 20% are covered by Medicaid.
“No one is being fooled by Fagan’s election year conversion,” said O’Connell. “We can assume by his flip-flop that he knew he failed to represent the wishes of Taunton residents in 2009. He should do what is right consistently, not just in an election year.”
“Voters have had enough politicians saying and doing anything to get elected. That’s why my campaign to be Taunton’s real representative is gaining momentum. People want a Representative on Beacon Hill they can trust,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and quickly becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self-employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children and has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs. To learn more about Shaunna O'Connell's campaign, visit www.shaunna2010.com.
April 29, 2010
O’CONNELL CALLS OUT FAGAN FOR FLIP-FLOPPING ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
O’Connell Says Voters Will Not Be Fooled by the Election Year Conversion
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Third Bristol District, criticized State Representative James Fagan for flip-flopping on the issue of illegal immigration.
On Wednesday of this week, Representative Jeff Perry offered an amendment requiring the screening of applicants for welfare, food stamps and public housing in order to stop illegal immigrants from collecting taxpayer funded assistance. Fagan voted against the political maneuver of burying the amendment in a study committee. However, in 2009 (non-election year) Fagan voted to put the same amendment into a study committee.
“Like many other Taunton residents, I am greatly disappointed once again with our incumbent Representative. Last year he was against it and this year he is for it. He has proven once again that he is just a shameless politician only concerned with saving his second job,” said O’Connell. “Unlike Fagan, I will be a dependable vote for stopping illegal immigration in Massachusetts.”
According to the Center for Immigration Studies, Massachusetts has 220,000 illegal immigrants. 25% collect welfare benefits, 11% received food stamp assistance, and 20% are covered by Medicaid.
“No one is being fooled by Fagan’s election year conversion,” said O’Connell. “We can assume by his flip-flop that he knew he failed to represent the wishes of Taunton residents in 2009. He should do what is right consistently, not just in an election year.”
“Voters have had enough politicians saying and doing anything to get elected. That’s why my campaign to be Taunton’s real representative is gaining momentum. People want a Representative on Beacon Hill they can trust,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and quickly becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self-employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children and has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs. To learn more about Shaunna O'Connell's campaign, visit www.shaunna2010.com.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
O’CONNELL URGES PASSAGE OF LOCAL AID RESOLUTION
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CONTACT: John Ciampa - 508-415-9665
3.22.10
Incumbent MIA on Defending Local Aid
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Third Bristol District, responded to the failure of the Massachusetts House of Representatives to consider a local aid resolution at the first formal session in several weeks.
“Our tax dollars belong in Taunton rather than the Boston bureaucracy. Passage of this resolution would have made a statement that our Representatives wanted to protect local instead of slashing it,” said O’Connell. “This resolution deserved the support of every House member.”
Last week House Republicans attempted to introduce a resolution on local aid on the House Floor. The Democrat leadership refused to allow it to be debated.
“Where was our Representative? Why didn’t he stand up and do the right thing in protecting our local aid?” asked O’Connell. “Clearly he is too partisan and that is hurting us in Taunton.”
The resolution proposed the following:
1. Establish a minimum level of Chapter 70 and Unrestricted Local Aid equal the amount proposed by the Governor for FY11.
* The minimum Chapter 70 appropriation must equal $4,048,324,258 for FY11
* The minimum Unrestricted Local Aid appropriation must equal $936,437,803
2. Establish a minimum level of funding for each of the following accounts to equal the amount proposed by the Governor for FY11
* Reimbursement to cities in lieu of taxes $27.3 million
* Regional school transportation $40.5 million
* Special education residential schools $135 million
“We need a Representative who will fight for Taunton and put our priorities first. By not standing up for this resolution, Rep. Fagan has proven once again that he is more obligated to the insiders on Beacon Hill than us,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and eventually becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children and has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs.
CONTACT: John Ciampa - 508-415-9665
3.22.10
Incumbent MIA on Defending Local Aid
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Third Bristol District, responded to the failure of the Massachusetts House of Representatives to consider a local aid resolution at the first formal session in several weeks.
“Our tax dollars belong in Taunton rather than the Boston bureaucracy. Passage of this resolution would have made a statement that our Representatives wanted to protect local instead of slashing it,” said O’Connell. “This resolution deserved the support of every House member.”
Last week House Republicans attempted to introduce a resolution on local aid on the House Floor. The Democrat leadership refused to allow it to be debated.
“Where was our Representative? Why didn’t he stand up and do the right thing in protecting our local aid?” asked O’Connell. “Clearly he is too partisan and that is hurting us in Taunton.”
The resolution proposed the following:
1. Establish a minimum level of Chapter 70 and Unrestricted Local Aid equal the amount proposed by the Governor for FY11.
* The minimum Chapter 70 appropriation must equal $4,048,324,258 for FY11
* The minimum Unrestricted Local Aid appropriation must equal $936,437,803
2. Establish a minimum level of funding for each of the following accounts to equal the amount proposed by the Governor for FY11
* Reimbursement to cities in lieu of taxes $27.3 million
* Regional school transportation $40.5 million
* Special education residential schools $135 million
“We need a Representative who will fight for Taunton and put our priorities first. By not standing up for this resolution, Rep. Fagan has proven once again that he is more obligated to the insiders on Beacon Hill than us,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and eventually becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children and has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
End The Beacon Hill Insider Holidays
O’CONNELL FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: John Ciampa - 508.415.9665
3.17.10
O’CONNELL: It’s Time to End Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day Holidays
Fagan Cast Deciding Vote to Preserve Beacon Hill Insider Holiday
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative, announced her support for ending the special Suffolk County holidays of Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day that are costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
“At a time when so many people are unemployed, it is a disgrace that the legislature is protecting this costly perk,” said O’Connell. “There is no reason Suffolk County government workers and the legislature deserve an extra two days off.”
Last year on June 3rd, State Representative James Fagan voted against abolishing the holidays which would have saved taxpayer dollars. It was a tie vote and Fagan voted as a Beacon Hill insider. (Roll Call 145 – 78 Yeas vs. 78 Nays) Preserving these Suffolk County Holidays is just one difference between O’Connell and Fagan.
“Every day we hear about how our state is in fiscal chaos and that Taunton’s local aid is being threatened. A 25% sales tax increase was forced upon us, and yet when our State Representative could have taken a small step to protect the interests of the taxpayers, he failed. He cast the tie vote saving these so-called hack holidays,” said O’Connell. “He had a choice between Taunton taxpayers and the Beacon Hill gang. Taunton lost again. We need a Representative fighting for our interest rather than political insiders.”
O’Connell went on to state that when elected, she will cast the vote to repeal the holiday perk. “One vote can make a difference,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and eventually becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self-employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children and has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs.
Voters can find more information on her by visiting www.Shaunna2010.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: John Ciampa - 508.415.9665
3.17.10
O’CONNELL: It’s Time to End Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day Holidays
Fagan Cast Deciding Vote to Preserve Beacon Hill Insider Holiday
Taunton, MA…Today Shaunna O’Connell, Republican candidate for State Representative, announced her support for ending the special Suffolk County holidays of Evacuation Day and Bunker Hill Day that are costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
“At a time when so many people are unemployed, it is a disgrace that the legislature is protecting this costly perk,” said O’Connell. “There is no reason Suffolk County government workers and the legislature deserve an extra two days off.”
Last year on June 3rd, State Representative James Fagan voted against abolishing the holidays which would have saved taxpayer dollars. It was a tie vote and Fagan voted as a Beacon Hill insider. (Roll Call 145 – 78 Yeas vs. 78 Nays) Preserving these Suffolk County Holidays is just one difference between O’Connell and Fagan.
“Every day we hear about how our state is in fiscal chaos and that Taunton’s local aid is being threatened. A 25% sales tax increase was forced upon us, and yet when our State Representative could have taken a small step to protect the interests of the taxpayers, he failed. He cast the tie vote saving these so-called hack holidays,” said O’Connell. “He had a choice between Taunton taxpayers and the Beacon Hill gang. Taunton lost again. We need a Representative fighting for our interest rather than political insiders.”
O’Connell went on to state that when elected, she will cast the vote to repeal the holiday perk. “One vote can make a difference,” added O’Connell.
O’Connell is a lifelong resident of Taunton. She worked her way through college by serving in the food department at Morton Hospital and eventually becoming a department supervisor. Professionally, O’Connell is a self-employed court reporter. She is a devoted wife and mother of two young children and has been active in her church and volunteers for numerous community programs.
Voters can find more information on her by visiting www.Shaunna2010.com.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Taunton Sends a Message to Washington
On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, in this historical election, Massachusetts sent a message to Washington: "We're the boss and we're taking control."
The people of Taunton were among the loudest voices sending that message. So it is loud and clear that the good folks in my hometown are looking for new leadership, independent leadership, someone they can trust to represent their best interests.
I intend to work very hard to earn the support of the people of Taunton. I know that being elected as State Representative will be an honor, not an entitlement.
As your State Representative, I want to go to Beacon Hill and be a leader in fighting for government reforms to demand accountability, eliminate wasteful spending, and put you back in charge of Beacon Hill.
As I have in the past, I will continue to fight for stronger laws that protect our kids and keep our neighborhoods safe.
On to the next victory for the people!
Shaunna
The people of Taunton were among the loudest voices sending that message. So it is loud and clear that the good folks in my hometown are looking for new leadership, independent leadership, someone they can trust to represent their best interests.
I intend to work very hard to earn the support of the people of Taunton. I know that being elected as State Representative will be an honor, not an entitlement.
As your State Representative, I want to go to Beacon Hill and be a leader in fighting for government reforms to demand accountability, eliminate wasteful spending, and put you back in charge of Beacon Hill.
As I have in the past, I will continue to fight for stronger laws that protect our kids and keep our neighborhoods safe.
On to the next victory for the people!
Shaunna
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
City of Taunton Inauguration
After attending the inauguration for elected officials in the City of Taunton on January 4th, I was filled with a renewed sense of pride and respect for my city. I've always known my hometown is a great community filled with caring people, and this ceremony only deepened that understanding.
The first word that comes to mind in describing the ceremony is "all-American," from the opening prayer, to the National Anthem performed by a student, to the middle school chorus singing I'm Proud To Be An American.
The ceremony ended with an address from Mayor Charles Crowley, who assured us the elected officials will be working together to keep Taunton on the path to economic recovery, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality education, to name a few.
And that's what it's really all about: working together for something bigger than yourself, for the common good of the community.
Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year,
Shaunna
The first word that comes to mind in describing the ceremony is "all-American," from the opening prayer, to the National Anthem performed by a student, to the middle school chorus singing I'm Proud To Be An American.
The ceremony ended with an address from Mayor Charles Crowley, who assured us the elected officials will be working together to keep Taunton on the path to economic recovery, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality education, to name a few.
And that's what it's really all about: working together for something bigger than yourself, for the common good of the community.
Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year,
Shaunna
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