PRESS RELEASE

OCTOBER 22, 2007				FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	
CONTACT:  		            REPRESENTATIVE JAMES MURPHY

Officials Endorse Sue Kay for Mayor

Sue Kay received key endorsements this week from prominent state elected officials in 
her bid to become Weymouth’s next Mayor.  

At a Press Conference held on Monday, October 22, along the shore of Whitman’s 
Pond, State Representative James M. Murphy (Weymouth), Lieutenant Governor Tim 
Murray, and Representative Joseph R. Driscoll (Braintree) endorsed her candidacy and 
praised her for her work as a long time community activist and Town Councilor.  Sue 
also received particular praise for her job performance as Braintree’s Executive 
Secretary where she oversees all government operations and a $100 Million municipal 
budget.

Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray praised Sue Kay for her abilities and job 
performance, and pledged his support to her as Mayor.  “Sue has an excellent 
reputation both personally and professionally,” said Murray.  “I know what it is to be 
Mayor, as I served as Mayor of Worcester prior to my election.  Sue is a proven town 
manager who possesses the required skills and hands on experience essential to meeting 
the demands of being Weymouth’s next Mayor.  She is a very talented person who 
balances the demands of running a town government while always doing what is in the 
best interest of residents.  I can state unequivocally, Sue will be an excellent Mayor.  If 
given the opportunity, I look forward to working with Mayor Kay on the many issues 
important to Weymouth.”

Representative James M. Murphy (Weymouth) spoke of Sue Kay from both a personal 
and professional level and pledged his support for her as Mayor.  “I first met Sue Kay 
when I was a teenager playing soccer here in Weymouth, said Representative Murphy.  
“I now have the honor of working with Sue as Weymouth’s State Representative.  Sue is 
the only candidate who possesses experience running a town government.  She has done 
an excellent job as Braintree’s Executive Secretary.  We now need to bring those skills 
and experience to Weymouth, where Sue can hit the ground running as our new Mayor.  
I can state without hesitation that Sue possesses the necessary qualifications, relevant 
work experience, and determination to lead our town in the right direction for many 
years to come.  I have observed Sue from both a personal and professional level.  Sue 
will make an excellent Mayor and I wholeheartedly endorse her candidacy.”

Representative Joseph R. Driscoll (Braintree) praised Sue for her job performance as 
Braintree’s Executive Secretary.  “Sue has done an excellent job running our town 
government in Braintree,” said Driscoll.”  “Sue’s financial skills and budget 
management skills have been invaluable to our town.  She has been the face of 
Braintree’s government for both residents and local elected officials alike.  She handles 
all government matters, no matter how big or how small, with the same level of 
professionalism and responsiveness.  Sue’s experience in running a town government, 
overseeing all town departments, and managing a municipal budget, will enable her to 
be a very effective Mayor for Weymouth just has she been for our town of Braintree.	
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