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Reminder Assistant Editor WESTFIELD Six years ago, State Rep. Donald Humason Jr., R-Westfield, first campaigned for office as a representative who would be "available, accessible, approachable and accountable." In an interview with Reminder Publications, Humason said these are the words he's lived by throughout his past three terms, and will continue to live by well beyond this election. Last Wednesday, Humason officially launched his campaign kickoff with the support of approximately 50 constituents at East Mountain Country Club. "In my tenure as Westfield's State Representative, I'm proud that I've been effective at promoting my city and helping my constituents," he said. "I've worked closely with city leaders, businesses, community activists, and my fellow legislators at the State House. As I promised, I've been available, accessible, approachable, and accountable." Tony Ascolillo of Westfield said he remains a Humason supporter "because he's a good man and he works hard for Westfield. He's very grassroots oriented. He works hard to make sure he balances his time in Boston and in Westfield." Humason noted that his commitment and love for the city can not only be visible from the "I love Westfield" pin he wears daily but also his successful attempts to increase local state aid. "I'm most proud of my advocacy on behalf of my district in Boston, my 100 percent roll call attendance record, and my constituent service for the people I represent," he said. "He's the biggest advocate for Westfield on Beacon Hill. He's our champion," City Councilor Joe Wynn, said of Humason's ability to increase local aid and work to support infrastructure improvements such as the multimillion-dollar Great River Bridge project. State Sen. Michael Knapik said if reelected, he will continue to work diligently with Humason to improve the quality of life for all those in Westfield. "He's his own man and that's what I'm most proud of," Knapik said of his former employee. "When I began working for Sen. Knapik I never though about being a politician before," Humason said. He explained that his experience on Beacon Hill since 1991 aided him in eventually making the decision to run for office himself. "I just threw my hat into the ring. Representing my hometown is a dream job," Humason said. He is a graduate of Westfield State College and Westfield High School. Humason is one of 19 Republicans in the House of Representatives, the Ranking Republican House member on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee, the Ranking Republican House member on the Higher Education Committee, a member of the Committee on Transportation and a member of the Committee on Public Health. Humason is also a trustee of the Westfield Athenaeum and Noble Health Systems. He added that he has been an advocate of Noble Hospital, Kamp for Kids and the Cancer House of Hope. "I've tried to set the bar high," he said, adding that if reelected he will fight for prioritized spending and increasing local aid. Humason explained that he believes the state is not spending wisely, therefore increasing taxes. He said he will remain "a voice for the taxpayer." Humason added that if reelected his constituents can "count on more of the same that he will be "available, accessible, approachable, and accountable." For more information about this year's state elections go to www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/. | ||||||
