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Barber announces run for Ward 4 alderman

Posted by Marcia Dick  March 9, 2011 10:03 AM
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The following announcement was submitted by Christine Barber:

Barber_Headshot.jpg Recognizing a need for stronger advocacy on behalf of the Winter Hill and Ten Hills neighborhoods of Somerville, Thurston Street resident Christine Barber announces her candidacy for Somerville Ward 4 Alderman. Ms. Barber is a long-time health care advocate and has been active in local and state political campaigns.  A former leader of the Marshall Street Area Neighborhood Group, Christine currently serves on Ward 4’s Democratic Ward Committee.
 
“Ward 4 is growing, and our community needs and deserves a hard-working advocate who will listen to input from the community and bring people together,” said Barber.  “I am looking forward to discussing these important issues with my Ward 4 neighbors.”


Christine Barber has spent her career advocating for working families and local communities.  For the past four years, Christine has worked at Community Catalyst, and currently serves as Senior Policy Analyst.  She works with local and state advocates focused on improving the health care system, providing in-depth analysis and strategic counsel.  She takes complex health policy issues and finds solutions to benefit consumers.

Community Catalyst is a national advocacy organization that gives consumers a voice in health care system, providing leadership and support to state and local consumer organizations, policymakers and foundations that are working to guarantee access to high-quality, affordable health care for everyone.

Prior to working at Community Catalyst, Christine served as Research Analyst for the Committee on Health Care Financing in the Massachusetts Legislature, working on budget analysis as well as the state’s landmark health care law.  Christine also previously worked for former State Representative Anne Paulsen of Belmont.  

Christine earned her Masters of Public Administration degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.

Contact the campaign at 617-410-6025 or christinepbarber@gmail.com.

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