An Open Letter to the Voters of the 8th Middlesex District and Candidate Martin Lamb

Submitted by the Dykema Campaign Committee.

Dear Mr. Lamb:

I recently received your request to sign on to a “.”

My previous runs for office in 2008 and 2010, as well as for local office, have always reflected my

belief that the way I conduct my campaign should demonstrate how I will act in office. I have worked

hard to run substantive, respectful, issue-based campaigns and have never resorted to negative

campaigning. Voters Iʼve talked with have appreciated campaigns that are free of distracting

gimmicks and contrived campaign pledges.

As such, there is one, and only one pledge that I will make to the voters in the district. It is the same

pledge that I have made since being first elected to public office:

In each and every instance, I pledge to act in the best interest of

the citizens of Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, Southborough and

Westborough and to uphold the Constitution of the Commonwealth and the

Constitution of the United States of America.

I am heartened to hear that you now see the value in an issues-based campaign founded on ideas

and a vision for our future. A campaign of ideas requires civil discourse, free of mudslinging and

name-calling. I hope that you will sincerely join me in engaging the citizens of this district in

constructive and respectful conversations about issues that are important to all of us, including

creating jobs, educating our children, and protecting our environment.

Sincerely,

Carolyn C. Dykema

State Representative

8th Middlesex District