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Doug Grindle for State Rep

I'm Doug Grindle and I'm a Republican running for State Representative to help people in the 5th Middlesex District in Massachusetts

Growing up in the District and seeing it change over the years, I want to ensure Natick, Sherborn and precincts 1 and 2 in Millis have a strong voice on Beacon Hill.

I am asking for your vote so we can make our towns and state better places. Ones that live up to the principles upon which our nation was founded:  a small and efficient government that serves the people well.  A strong economy that strengthens the middle class and doesn't leave anyone behind.  A clean environment.   Well-funded communities able to serve the residents.  I will act on these principles to help all our residents.

I am running because I would like to give back, help our communities, and push for measures that will bring positive benefits to our families and towns in the district.  We need to increase state aid for our towns to bolster education and services to our most vulnerable, foster a stronger economy and more jobs and higher wages by ensuring the state and businesses work more closely together, and bring new ideas that help make government work better with our tax dollars.

I have spent ten years in Iraq and Afghanistan as a reporter and federal employee and have seen how a few good ideas can make a huge difference.  I would like to help people get more out of their government and roll back the problems we have seen with DCF, with the automatic gas tax rise, the failed tech tax, with the scandal at the state crime lab, with EBT card fraud and more.  I will work to ensure the government serves the people with accountability and efficiency using 21st century ideas.

Please join our campaign and get involved.  Whether you like our Facebook page, volunteer to place a lawn sign, hold a sign, knock on doors or make a contribution, we appreciate every bit of help in this race.

I pledge to work harder than anyone else to improve life for the residents of the 5th Middlesex District, and ensure their needs are met by government.  I am here to help constituents, period.

Thank you for considering giving me your vote.

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