Check out New England Cable News, where Representative Lew Evangelidis debates Representative David Linsky, Democrat from Natick, on the merits of raising taxes on gas in Massachusetts as a way of off-setting toll hikes. Rep. Evangelidis' television presence is worth noting.
http://www.necn.com/Boston/Business/2008/11/20/Newsnight-Gas-tax-vs-toll/1227231434.html
Friday, November 28, 2008
Representative Evangelidis Undaunted
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/2008_11_26_Would-be_GOP_usurper_continues_his_campaign/srvc=news&position=also
State Representative Lew Evangelidis continues his commitment to restoring the GOP in Massachusetts. Although that coveted ninth vote has moved over to Rep. Brad Jones, (see Boston Herald Nov. 26 article by Hillary Chabot) Rep. Evangelidis stands firm in his pursuit of the House Minority position. "We're committed to change and we're committed to rebuilding this caucus," Lew is quoted as saying.
On this day after Thanksgiving, I am thankful that the Republican party in Massachusetts has a bright and energetic new leader, regardless of the vote on January 7th.
State Representative Lew Evangelidis continues his commitment to restoring the GOP in Massachusetts. Although that coveted ninth vote has moved over to Rep. Brad Jones, (see Boston Herald Nov. 26 article by Hillary Chabot) Rep. Evangelidis stands firm in his pursuit of the House Minority position. "We're committed to change and we're committed to rebuilding this caucus," Lew is quoted as saying.
On this day after Thanksgiving, I am thankful that the Republican party in Massachusetts has a bright and energetic new leader, regardless of the vote on January 7th.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Peter Blute Endorses Representative Lew Evangelidis to Lead House GOP's
State Representative Lew Evangelidis continues to work hard to get the word out he is running for House Minority Leader. This morning he was featured on the Peter Blute Show, AM 830. Lew presented practical reasons for changing leadership, one being the dire need to get Republicans elected to the Stae Legislature. Lew spoke about special interests dominating spending in Massachusetts, with powerful unions such as teachers and state workers getting theirs before all else. He also pointed out that the Governor is considering cutting funds such as those to the homeless and ones who can least afford it as opposed to curbing union spending.
Peter Blute ended this segment of the show by endorsing Lew and saying "Try the tall guy."
Peter Blute ended this segment of the show by endorsing Lew and saying "Try the tall guy."
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Representative Lew Evangelidis Challenges Republican House Leadership
Representative Lew Evangelidis is challenging Representative Brad Jones to become the next leader of House GOP's. Mr. Evangelidis states in today's "Telegram & Gazette" (Nov. 21, p.1 of the Local Section), "Everywhere I go, Republican leaders and state committee members are pleading for a change in direction and new leadership for our Republican Party."
Visit yesterday's "Landmark", online edition, to read a more in-depth interview with Mr. Evangelidis. Note that to access the entire article an established e-mail address and username are necessary.
http://www.thelandmark.com/News/2008/1120/Front_page/0001.html
or read the complete "Telegram" story @
http://www.telegram.com/article/20081121/NEWS/811210709/1008/NEWSREWIND
Visit yesterday's "Landmark", online edition, to read a more in-depth interview with Mr. Evangelidis. Note that to access the entire article an established e-mail address and username are necessary.
http://www.thelandmark.com/News/2008/1120/Front_page/0001.html
or read the complete "Telegram" story @
http://www.telegram.com/article/20081121/NEWS/811210709/1008/NEWSREWIND
Monday, November 17, 2008
State Representative Lew Evangelidis is the "Legislator of the Year"
Representative Lew Evangelidis was recently chosen by the Massachusetts Recreation and Parks Association to be "Legislator of the Year". This is a very fitting tribute to Mr. Evangelidis, given his active involvement with Wachusett Mountain and Holden's White Oak Society, not to mention his participation with setting aside land at Four Corners in Princeton. Below is a press release detailing Rep. Evangelidis' recent award as well as a bit about a small piece of the work he has done to help preserve the natural environment of Central Massachusetts.
BOSTON-State Representative Lew Evangelidis (R-Holden) announced today that he has been selected as “Legislator of the Year” by the Massachusetts Recreation and Parks Association. Representative Evangelidis was selected from an extensive list of nominees for his continued dedication and advocacy for the recreational parks of the Commonwealth. Former recipients include Congressman James McGovern (D-Worcester), Congressman John Olver (D-Amherst) and the Chairman of the House Environment Committee, Representative Frank Smizik (D-Brookline).
Representative Evangelidis has been dedicated to the promotion, preservation and expansion of recreational attractions in Central Mass throughout his legislative career. He has secured over $100,000 in grant funding for the Mass Central Rail Trail, as well as funding for Rutland State Park and various community facilities such as the Holden town pool. He was recognized particularly for his continued support of Wachusett Mount State Reservation during this legislative session. Evangelidis secured over $8 million of funding for project renovations at the mountain in the Environmental Bond Bill which was passed earlier this year. Evangelidis is the ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture which played a key roll in a number of bills passed this year aimed at the preservation of our parks.
Evangelidis said, “Our national and state parks are our most treasured natural resources. My family has continuously enjoyed all o f the wonderful outdoor activities available right here in Central Mass, as well as throughout this great country, from the Mass Central Rail Trail to the Grand Canyon.”
Rutland Recreation Director Karen Goolsky, who nominated Evangelidis, said in a letter to the awards Committee, “I have to say that Lew is extremely active in the community. He is at every event, sometimes with his children in tow! He has run in local road races, presented citations, played softball games, attends dinners and functions and just shows up because he cares.”
The Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association is a non-profit membership organization committed to education, training programs and representing the membership in advocating for the betterment of their agencies with policy-makers in the Commonwealth and on a national basis.
He formally accepted his award at MRPA’s annual conference on October 28th in Westport.
BOSTON-State Representative Lew Evangelidis (R-Holden) announced today that he has been selected as “Legislator of the Year” by the Massachusetts Recreation and Parks Association. Representative Evangelidis was selected from an extensive list of nominees for his continued dedication and advocacy for the recreational parks of the Commonwealth. Former recipients include Congressman James McGovern (D-Worcester), Congressman John Olver (D-Amherst) and the Chairman of the House Environment Committee, Representative Frank Smizik (D-Brookline).
Representative Evangelidis has been dedicated to the promotion, preservation and expansion of recreational attractions in Central Mass throughout his legislative career. He has secured over $100,000 in grant funding for the Mass Central Rail Trail, as well as funding for Rutland State Park and various community facilities such as the Holden town pool. He was recognized particularly for his continued support of Wachusett Mount State Reservation during this legislative session. Evangelidis secured over $8 million of funding for project renovations at the mountain in the Environmental Bond Bill which was passed earlier this year. Evangelidis is the ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture which played a key roll in a number of bills passed this year aimed at the preservation of our parks.
Evangelidis said, “Our national and state parks are our most treasured natural resources. My family has continuously enjoyed all o f the wonderful outdoor activities available right here in Central Mass, as well as throughout this great country, from the Mass Central Rail Trail to the Grand Canyon.”
Rutland Recreation Director Karen Goolsky, who nominated Evangelidis, said in a letter to the awards Committee, “I have to say that Lew is extremely active in the community. He is at every event, sometimes with his children in tow! He has run in local road races, presented citations, played softball games, attends dinners and functions and just shows up because he cares.”
The Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association is a non-profit membership organization committed to education, training programs and representing the membership in advocating for the betterment of their agencies with policy-makers in the Commonwealth and on a national basis.
He formally accepted his award at MRPA’s annual conference on October 28th in Westport.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Election Eve Wistfulness
As we approach tomorrow's historic election, I was struck by an article in the Telegram & Gazette written by David Brooks. (Tuesday, Oct. 28, p. A11 "Old-style GOP conservatism failed to adapt to new world"). To view the complete article, click the link to The New York Times, the paper that originally published this article. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/26/opinion/26brooks.html?_r=1&.oref=slogin
See comment below. Mr. Brooks begins his article by describing two traditional approaches to government. He calls them "orthodox liberalism" and "free-market conservatism". Throughout the rest of the article, however, Mr. Brooks discusses a third way, a middle-of-the-road alternative he labels "progressive conservatism". Beginning with Alexander Hamilton, Mr. Brooks traces "progressive conservatism" through Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. He ends with John McCain and speaks about how Senator McCain could have become the next president to grab the baton and run with the republican party to move it into that "Hamilton-to-Bull Moose tradition." Mr. Brooks goes on to say that McCain, in spite of his capabilities of carrying the GOP to the center, failed to do so. In Mr. Brooks' words, "Some of us hoped that by reforming his party, which has grown so unpopular, McCain could prove that he could reform the country. But McCain never took sides in this debate and never articulated a governing philosophy, Hamiltonian or any other."
It is this realization and wistfulness which I share with David Brooks. I wonder who John McCain could have been and what he could have done. Thinking about those possibilities and knowing the opportunities are lost make me feel at one with the gathering gloom of this November election eve afternoon.
David Brooks concludes his article. "McCain would be an outstanding president. In government, he has almost always had an instinct for the right cause. He has become an experienced legislative craftsman. He is stalwart against the country's foes and cooperative with its friends. But he never escaped the straightjacket of a party that is ailing and a conservatism that is behind the times. And that's what makes the final weeks of this campaign so unspeakably sad."
See comment below. Mr. Brooks begins his article by describing two traditional approaches to government. He calls them "orthodox liberalism" and "free-market conservatism". Throughout the rest of the article, however, Mr. Brooks discusses a third way, a middle-of-the-road alternative he labels "progressive conservatism". Beginning with Alexander Hamilton, Mr. Brooks traces "progressive conservatism" through Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. He ends with John McCain and speaks about how Senator McCain could have become the next president to grab the baton and run with the republican party to move it into that "Hamilton-to-Bull Moose tradition." Mr. Brooks goes on to say that McCain, in spite of his capabilities of carrying the GOP to the center, failed to do so. In Mr. Brooks' words, "Some of us hoped that by reforming his party, which has grown so unpopular, McCain could prove that he could reform the country. But McCain never took sides in this debate and never articulated a governing philosophy, Hamiltonian or any other."
It is this realization and wistfulness which I share with David Brooks. I wonder who John McCain could have been and what he could have done. Thinking about those possibilities and knowing the opportunities are lost make me feel at one with the gathering gloom of this November election eve afternoon.
David Brooks concludes his article. "McCain would be an outstanding president. In government, he has almost always had an instinct for the right cause. He has become an experienced legislative craftsman. He is stalwart against the country's foes and cooperative with its friends. But he never escaped the straightjacket of a party that is ailing and a conservatism that is behind the times. And that's what makes the final weeks of this campaign so unspeakably sad."
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