The Lynnfield Democratic Town Committee hosted Congressional Candidate Jamie Zahlaway Belsito at its June 17 Zoom monthly meeting.
Ms. Belsito is running for the the 6th congressional district seat in the upcoming September 1 primary, challenging incumbent Congressman Seth Moulton and Angus McQuilken.
Ms. Belsito, a Topsfield resident and Reading native, believes that she can do more for the 6th district, with experience working in government as an aide to several state and federal officeholders. Her efforts have been in the areas of women and families, immigrants and students.
Ms. Belsito talked about the need to build up our mental health system with support thoughout our public schools and prisons, where as many as 50 percent of incarcerated people have mental health issues. She also emphasized the importance of responding to mental health issues in a timely manner, and pointed out her partnership with former State Senator Tisei on supporting mental health legislation.
The Lynnfield Democratic Town Committee thanks Jamie Belsito for joining our monthly meeting. For more information on Jamie Belsito, please visit belsitoforcongress.com.
Our monthly meetings are open to the public. If you would like to attend an upcoming meeting, please contact us.
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