Brookline Elected Officials | Senator Cindy Creem

“Cindy gets the issues that matter to Newton and is a vital element for the city’s future. I am proud to have Cindy as both my state senator and friend.”

— Peg Hannigan

“It has been an honor to be represented by Cindy Creem in the Massachusetts Senate. She represents progressive values at their best, and she works hard for us—all of us. Let’s make sure she continues to represent us on Beacon Hill.”

— Michael Dukakis

“I believe Cindy Creem possesses the experience, integrity and leadership we need in government during these difficult times.”

— Joseph DeNucci, State Auditor

“Speaking both as a constituent and as a coworker, I am glad to endorse Cindy Creem’s reelection to the State House. Her intelligence, her commitment to the public good, and her great skills as a legislator make her one of our most valuable aggregates for a government that works as it should.”

— Congressman Barney Frank

“Throughout her career, Cindy has been at the forefront of efforts to protect victims of domestic violence and other crimes. Her adherence to her progressive values, while she works to strengthen our criminal justice system is something that I admire. I am pleased to support her candidacy.”

— Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone

“Cindy is a hard-working, effective leader with a deep commitment to public service. I urge all voters in our district to join me in supporting Cindy for re-election as our state senator.”

— Marc Laredo

“In these difficult economic times, we need Senator Creem fighting for us on Beacon Hill. As the President of the Board of Aldermen, I depend on her knowledge, expertise and diligence on matters at the state level so that Newton remains fiscally strong and a leader among communities in the Commonwealth.”

— Scott Lennon, President of the Board of Aldermen

“Cindy Creem is an accomplished legislator, and is passionate and determined when it comes to getting legislation passed to benefit her constituents. It was my honor to work side-by-side with her on the fight to get the state to pass a bill encouraging the research of stem cells in Massachusetts, a field which might someday lead to cures for devastating illnesses. She is a strong ally in the fight to protect civil rights, constitutional liberties, and social and economic justice.”

— Sheila Decter, Community Activist

“Cindy has fought tirelessly and successfully to increase funding for local communities. As a strong advocate for our public schools, she is proactive in working with us to effect positive legislation that will benefit students throughout the district.”

— Claire Sokoloff, Newton School Committee, Chairperson

“Cindy Creem has been a dynamic and responsive senator. I can especially speak to her effective leadership in improving elder services in the Commonwealth. As we face an aging population, it is more vital than ever to have an experienced elder advocate in the state legislature.”

— Lillian Glickman, former Secretary of the MA Office of Elder Affairs

“Cindy has always been attentive and responsive to the Brookline Public Schools. She listens carefully to her districts and, more importantly, she responds with leadership on crucial issues. In particular, she has been a champion of METCO funding and has worked to protect special education funding, two areas of great importance to us. I’m so pleased to support her re-election.”

— Rebecca Stone, Vice-Chair, Brookline School Committee

“Cindy Creem has been an outstanding senator, as good as any in the state. I’ve been very active for four decades on many civil liberties and criminal justice issues, and she’s always a progressive leader on these difficult issues. We -- Brookline, Newton, and the Commonwealth -- need her at the statehouse. I wholeheartedly support her re-election.”

— Marty Rosenthal, former Brookline selectman and long-time co-chair of Brookline PAX

“As a Brookline native and graduate of Brookline High School, Cindy knows the issues that are important to Brookline and its residents. She has been a strong and effective advocate for progressive values and has served her district with integrity.”

— Jesse Mermell, Brookline Selectman

“Cindy’s guidance and wise leadership has been an inspiration for me and countless others in Newton. In an uncertain economy, her experience as both an Alderman and a State Senator will be necessary for Newton and the rest of her district as the state continues to deal with budget cuts and an uncertain economic climate.”

— Rick Lipof

“Senator Creem has the independence and judgment to find smart, workable solutions to problems, the dedication to fight for those solutions, and the experience to know how to get the job done and achieve results that improve our lives. She has exactly the qualities that we want and need in a Senator: integrity, experience, and a passion for doing what's right.”

— Dave Friedman, former First Assistant Attorney General to Martha Coakley and former Counsel & Chief Policy Advisor to the Senate

“Cynthia Creem has come through for us on Brookline issues. She is particularly strong on the education issues that mean so much to us. Over her years in the Senate, she has achieved seniority and forged the relationships that allow her to get things done. We need her to continue to work on our issues and help us when we have problems in the future.”

— Nancy Daly, Chairman, Brookline Board of Selectmen

“Cindy Creem is an excellent Senator who deserves Brookline’s enthusiastic support. Knowledgeable, attentive, practical and helpful, she is a productive leader and a wonderful partner with Brookline Town Government and the Brookline Schools. Her legislative seniority is a real bonus for Brookline too. I, personally, am happy to support her campaign for re-election and enthusiastically urge all her constituents to do the same.”

— Dr. Henry B. Warren, Chair, Brookline School Committee

“Over the years, I’ve always found Cindy to head one of the most accommodating, knowledgeable and effective offices in the State House. The dedication of her staff reflects Cindy’s commitment to her district, as well as her stature in the Senate.“

— Stephen M. Linsky, Alderman, Ward 2

“Senator Creem has been a true friend to Wellesley. Whether it’s funding for the Rockland Street Bridge, the new High School or local aid, we can count on Cindy working for Wellesley in the Senate.”

— Stephen G. Murphy

“As a colleague and a friend, I have nothing but admiration for Cindy Creem. Cindy exemplifies what a senator should be: independent, honest and dedicated to her district.”

— State Senator Steven A. Tolman

“I have great respect for Cindy Creem. She is honest, independent and beholden to no one. Cindy has always been willing to make the right choice, even if it is the tough choice.”

— Tom Concannon, former Mayor of Newton

“I am pleased to endorse Senator Creem’s reelection to the State Senate. Both as an individual and a State Senator, Cindy Creem has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social justice and civil rights, which has made her a leader and vital component of reform in the state legislature. I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with Senator Creem in the past and look forward to working with her in the future.“

— Martha Coakley, Massachusetts Attorney General

“Brookline is very fortunate to have Cindy Creem as our State Senator. Cindy is an indispensable ally to me in ensuring that we can accomplish great things, not only for our constituents, but for the commonwealth as a whole. Her proven leadership, broad experience, and thorough understanding of the challenges we face, benefits all of us and I look forward to our continued work together in the future.”

— Representative Frank Smizik

“Senator Creem has been a supportive partner in the Legislature for Wellesley and she has consistently advocated in Wellesley’s best interests. Wellesley would be well-served by her re-election.”

— Representative Alice Peisch

"Senator Creem's hard work and perseverance in getting the Food Allergy Law passed gave me incredible insight into her commitment to her constituents and public. Simply speaking, Cindy Creem is the right choice."

— Peace and Good Eating - Ming Tsai

"Cindy is an effective State Senator and a strong advocate for Newton. Now more than ever we need her experience, commitment and proven leadership."

— Cheryl Lappin, Vice President Newton Board of Aldermen

"Senator Creem is a woman of deep conviction and solid integrity. She is a sincere listener, responsive and responsible to the people, guided by her strong values and principles that fuel her passionate and tireless work to better our community. Please join me in support of keeping her in the Senate!"

— Deborah Crossley, Ward 5 Alderman-at-Large, Newton

I am thrilled to back Senator Creem, as I am convinced she will continue to bring competence in her role as State Senator from her solid experience in public service, at the local and state levels. Additionally, Cindy has the ability to apply both critical thinking as well as the compassion she shows in her decision making. Creem is a role-model as she balances the variety of duties today's women who have families and careers must, with great complexity and elegance.

— Janet Sterman

“I believe that Senator Creem rises above politics when responding to and assisting her constituents. Though we have not always agreed on everything and sometimes found ourselves on the exact opposite side of an issue or support for candidates for election. However this has never hindered her ability to be very helpful, forthright, transparent and willing to take quick action for me personally as well as for our constituents here in Newton. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that I wholeheartedly endorse Senator Cynthia Creem for State Senator for the First Middlesex and Norfolk District.”

— Marcia Johnson, Alderman-at-large, Ward 2

"I have worked with Senator Creem on numerous issues, whether it be passing the nation's strongest buffer zones law to protect access to reproductive health facilities, or legislation to prevent gun violence. She has been a compassionate, responsive and effective leader, and I'm pleased to support her reelection to the State Senate."

— Angus McQuilken, Wellesley

"Cindy is an independent thinker with broad interests and a boatload of
practical common sense. Add that to her personal skills and legislative
record and you have a senator we can all be proud of and who deserves our
strongest support."

— Geoff Epstein, Newton School Committee