Eppley Says Voters Want Civility on Gov’s Council
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[The following press release was submitted on behalf of Governor's Council candidate David Eppley.]
On Tuesday, July 31, David Eppley a Salem attorney and Democratic candidate for the 5th District Governor’s Council race pledged to answer the call for civility on the Governor’s Council. Eppley said that as he had made his way through each of the 38 cities and towns and has taken the time to speak to many voters.
Eppley said that when talking about the Governor’s Council he found that many voters were interested in restoring some civility to the council. At the beginning of this campaign, candidate David Eppley promised that his campaign team would continue to reach out to voters across the district to promote his message of bringing much needed civility back to the Governor’s Council.
After talking with thousands of voters through phone banking and going door-to-door Eppley agrees that now is the time for civility.
“We have spent the last few months reaching out to as many voters as we can. After speaking with thousands of voters myself it has never been clearer to me that civility is desperately needed on this council.”
Eppley went on to explain that “the voters are tired of being represented by politicians that lack respect when interviewing candidates for judgeship.”
A Lawrence resident and voter Laura Santana agreed, saying: “The Governor’s Council has been lacking civility for the past few years. David Eppley is the only candidate that promises us he will bring some much needed respect back to the council.”
Eppley is one of four Democratic candidates that have declared candidacy in the race. Eppley admitted that the contest is a low-profile race, which makes it so much more important to reach out to the voters and explain to them that “the 'gotcha' politics have got to go. We need civility and respect in our courtrooms and in the council’s hearings.”
Eppley has decided to start a video blog to reach out to as many voters as possible. Eppley wants the voters to know that each and every one of the 38 cities and towns is important when it comes to judicial appointments. “This is a perfect way to keep the voters informed on why I am running for the Governor’s Council, and keep them updated on our campaign.”
Eppley encourages anyone interested in his campaign for civility to follow his Facebook page or visit his website at www.davideppley.org . The statewide Primary Election will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6. Eppley encourages all voters to go out and vote.
Diane Bonagura
6:12 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
This guy is odd. Civility is okay, but we need more challenges for judicial nominees and we need someone who will fight for the people. The council can be too "respectful" based on the sentencing we see from some of the hacks that make it. A judge in Lowell last week sentenced a child rapist to probation. Janet Kenton-Walker, a (surprise) deval patrick appointee, has also given probation to a 45 year old man who attempted the rape of a 19 month old child. (just google it). I would like to see a non-partisan councillor with high standards, like Manning was. This guy seems too eager to go along with party brass to maintain "civility".
RunningGreen
6:46 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Janet, where's your evidence? I will probably vote for Duff, but you can't just throw out an accusation like that without backing it up. Without proof, there's no credibility to your claims.
RunningGreen
4:32 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Evan, reread my post to Janet. You have no evidence, and therefore no argument.
Americus Bell
9:19 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
“Eppley said he wants to abolish the council because judicial appointments should be in the hands of state senators or the Legislature, not in the hands of people who don’t necessarily know what they are doing.”
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1344398935/Governors-Council-gets-mixed-reviews
Haaaahahahaha, you know where that would be headed. Hen house, meet fox.
Also, what makes him think the Legislature knows what it’s doing? Coulda fooled me, on many occasions. Besides, we were all beginners at the start.
He obviously has very low regard for the vote and voters, and - I'm gonna go out on a limb here - very high regard for the hackarama! ("Hmmm, if I manage to dissolve this thing, bet I'll get a nice appointment from Coupe Deval for getting this thorn out of his side!")
I'll be looking more closely at the candidates, but right now, he's out. We need another Mary Ellen Manning! She cut to the chase like no one else did, although I read that others on the council have started to play hard ball, also.
John Castelluccio
8:02 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Janet, personal attacks are not allowed. You're free to criticize candidates on political points, and as always we ask that you be civil in doing so.
Carla King
8:24 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
I suggest you attend a forum where you can here all the candidates speak. I did and Epply was the only one I would even consider after hearing them speak. So much so that i have have offered to be involved in his campaign, which I dont take lightly.
Go to forum and listen to them all.
Jim Smith
2:02 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012
John,
Diversity is a progressive mechanism to destroy a nations dominant culture in the attempt to create one of their own design and purpose.... Of course our enemies will do everything possible under the banner of diversity and multiculturalism to subvert our traditional secular Republic and culture.... The political and domestic war is raging within.... We are a boiling cauldron of cultural conflict, divisiveness and subterfuge.... Not to throw tomatoes at your parade, but putting children in the middle of political controversy, does not reflect a positive reflection on our repeat of history. Diversity Unites and is a positive influence on our culture, when all the colors of the rainbow are respected and equally proportionate to the population of our country given an equal voice in the spirit of dignity, values, integrity and moral character.
John Castelluccio
4:55 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Evan, while your comment is a bit more toned down than Janet's, it's still continuing the same personal attacks as hers, which are also founded on hearsay. Therefore it will be removed as well. I'm referring to your remarks about the candidate himself, not what you think his supporters are doing.