‘I hope that you will join me in voting for a strong community leader and a great public servant, Peter Koutoujian!’
By Peter Koutoujian, Sr.
On Oct. 15, the Massachusetts’ 5th Congressional District has the chance to write another chapter in the story that is the American Dream in a way that has never been done before!
On Oct. 15, you can vote for my son, Peter Koutoujian (Jr.), and help elect the first Armenian American to the U.S. Congress from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I have so many reasons to be proud of Peter as a son and family man. He has spent nearly 25 years in public service standing up for people who need help. He started as a prosecutor and then served as a state representative for our hometown of Waltham as well as Watertown and Newton. When Governor Patrick chose Peter to restore the public trust in the Middlesex County Sheriff’s office, he stepped up to the challenge and voters voiced their support by subsequently electing him sheriff with over 77 percent of the vote. He listens to his constituents. He cares. He solves problems. He stands up for you.
At the State House, Peter was at the forefront of confronting violence against women by helping establish the white ribbon campaign in the Massachusetts legislature. He chaired the Public Health Committee when Massachusetts passed healthcare laws that now ensure 98 percent of residents and 99 percent of children are covered.
He has also been a leader within the Armenian-American community. He led the fight to create the Armenian Heritage Park in Boston. He is active with the Knights of Vartan as well as the Armenian Council of Executives, and he sends our grandchildren to the Armenian Sisters’ Academy.
One of the fundamental aspects of the American Dream is that we have the ability to shape the political destiny of our country. U.S. citizens have the opportunity to register and vote for their elected representatives.
Your vote is your voice.
I urge you to vote on Oct. 15. I hope that you will join me in voting for a strong community leader and a great public servant, Peter Koutoujian!
This election is about you. Together, our voice will be heard beyond Massachusetts all the way to our nation’s capital.
Peter Koutoujian, Sr. is a former Waltham City Council member and city clerk.
Guest Contributor
Be the first to comment