BOSTON — The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Political Action Committee has endorsed a dozen women seeking election for all levels of government in Berkshire County and the Pioneer Valley, including in North Adams and Pittsfield. 

 

In Pittsfield, the PAC is endorsing Linday Tyer in her run for re-election for a second term as Pittsfield mayor. It is endorsing for the second time Helen Moon, running for re-election representing Ward 1 on the Pittsfield City Council, and Dina Guiel Lampiasi who is running in this election to represent Ward 6. Newcomer Yuki Cohen has also been endorsed in her first run for a councilor at-large seat.  

 

The MWPC PAC has endorsed 67 candidates in total from across the commonwealth who will play a vital role in reaching the organization's commitment to increasing the number of women elected to public office and appointed to public policy positions. Of these 67 candidates, 44 are new endorsements, signifying the growing strength of a trend seen nationwide towards gender parity in all levels of governance.

 

"The MWPC PAC is proud to endorse this fantastic group of women who have shown their unwavering commitment to the core values held by the MWPC and who will continue to pursue them while in public office," said Pam Berman, MWPC board president. "We believe that if elected, these women will continue their admirable and important advocacy for women, as well as serve as an inspiration for the next generation of female candidates. The MWPC PAC is thrilled to have a partnership with the astonishing 67 endorsed candidates from across the commonwealth whom are seeking all levels of elected office and we look forward to watching them succeed in their political careers and beyond."