Jacques receives top accolade from key Legislators

4th Bristol District – September 28, 2016 Paul Jacques, candidate for State Representative in the 4th Bristol District representing the towns of Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea has received several key endorsements and strong words of support from State and Federal Legislators.

Deb Goldberg, Massachusetts Treasurer and Receiver General
"I am proud to support my friend Paul Jacques for the 4th Bristol District. As a firefighter and Iraqi war veteran, he has stood up to protect his community and his country. Paul's incredible work ethic and dedication to public service is clear. I know that he will represent the 4th Bristol District with the same passion and commitment, and will be a strong voice for the people of this District on Beacon Hill."

Steve Grossman, Former Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts and Candidate for Governor
“As a former State Treasurer and small business owner for 35 years, I am proud to endorse Paul's candidacy. The leadership he has demonstrated in the military and in his professional career will have an immediate and positive impact on the residents of the towns he will represent. He understands that improving access to superb career and technical education will help create good-paying jobs and strengthen small businesses that are the lifeblood of economic growth and opportunity. Finally, he knows that fiscal discipline and accountability are critical to our entire state at a time when our hard-earned tax dollars must be spent wisely.”

Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III
“I’ve known Paul Jacques for years. I know the kind of person he is and have witnessed his hard work and dedication. Paul’s life has been about service to his country and community. From two tours in Iraq, to his work as a firefighter and now seeking public office, Paul is exactly the type of person we should elect for the 4th Bristol District. I am proud to stand with him and endorse his candidacy for State Representative.”

Steve Kerrigan, Former Nominee for Lieutenant Governor
“Paul Jacques is one of the hardest working public servants I know. His tremendous work ethic, leadership abilities, and dedication to public service is unparalleled. He is exactly the kind of person we need in the legislature standing up for the issues we care about. He is someone who has been there for all of us throughout his career and will be there for his constituents in the 4th Bristol District every day at home and on Beacon Hill.”

Congressman James McGovern
"I have had the chance to get to know and work with Paul over the many years I served in the past as Congressman for the District. He has been a dedicated public servant as a Firefighter, Iraq War Veteran, and a longtime voice for the middle class. Beyond sharing core values, Paul and I share common goals: to make government work, to support working families and fight for a living wage, and to protect seniors and anyone else living on a fixed income. Paul Jacques will be a strong, responsive, and thoughtful leader for the 4th Bristol District.”