BOSTON — The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus' Political Action Committee is endorsing Rebbecca Cohen and Marie T. Harpin in their races for North Adams City Council, two of several new endorsements made by the MWPC PAC of women running in municipal races and special elections. 

 

Both Harpin and Cohen are making their first runs at elected office for at-large seats on the City Council. 

 

"As business executives and parents, both Rebbecca and Marie are highly accomplished and uniquely qualified to serve on the North Adams City Council, and we are thrilled to endorse their candidacies," said Linnea Walsh, MWPC interim executive director. "They are committed to advancing policies that will improve the quality of life for women and families in North Adams.  As importantly, they  understand the need to have more women elected to give more residents a voice at the policy making table."

 

With a surge of new members in 2017, and more women seeking its endorsement, the MWPC PAC is on track to endorsing a record 36 candidates to date who are running in municipal races this fall. The groundswell of support comes as MWPC PAC endorsed candidates are running in competitive races at the municipal level, including School Committee, Board of Selectmen, City Council and mayor in Beverly, Boston, Cambridge, Everett, Framingham, Melrose, Newton, Pittsfield, Quincy, Springfield and other communities.