BOSTON – Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan on May 22nd, released the following statement on the appointment of state Senator Anne Gobi as Director of Rural Affairs in the Healey-Driscoll Administration.

“Senator Gobi has earned this appointment through her demonstrated commitment to public service and her dynamic approach to legislating. As a resident of a rural community myself, I know those of us who live in these special places across our Commonwealth will be well-served by Senator Gobi’s creativity and leadership. Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll are sending a clear message that the vibrancy of our Commonwealth depends on all our residents being heard.”