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Berkshire delegation members endorse Leigh Davis for 3rd Berkshire District in the State House...
“Sen. Mark and Reps. Farley-Bouvier and Barrett have been tireless advocates for the Berkshires, and I look forward to joining them and building on their legacy,” said Davis.
Gov. Healey and Lt. Gov. Driscoll endorse Leigh Davis for state representative
"As we work to make Massachusetts a more affordable place to live, it's important that we have leaders like Leigh on our side who will bring thoughtful solutions to the table,” said Gov. Healey.
Gov. Maura Healey endorses Leigh Davis for 3rd Berkshire District state representative seat
At the candidates forum on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Davis said that she “was just on the phone with the governor a couple of days ago” and that the campaign had not yet made a formal announcement about the endorsement.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren endorses Leigh Davis for state representative in the 3rd Berkshire...
"For years, Leigh has been a strong advocate for her community, and as state representative, she will be a leader in the fight for workers’ rights, environmental sustainability, and housing justice," said Sen. Warren.
Reproductive Equity Now endorses Leigh Davis for state representative for the 3rd Berkshire District
"Reproductive freedom is on the ballot in every race across New England this Election Day," said Reproductive Equity Now President Rebecca Hart Holder. "That is why it is so important that we elect reproductive equity champions up and down the ballot this November and why we’re proud to support Leigh Davis."
Leigh Davis wins Democratic primary
Davis will now go on to the general election in November against Lenox Select Board member Marybeth Mitts.
350 Mass Action endorses Leigh Davis for state representative for the 3rd Berkshire District
“The divide between climate champions and climate delayers in our legislature is stark. We need representatives who do not simply accept the broken status quo,” said 350 Mass Action Political Coordinator Dan Zackin.
Controversy arises over PAC endorsing 3rd Berkshire District candidate Patrick White; Leigh Davis accuses...
"Unfortunately, my opponent, Patrick White, has recently mocked both me and the organizations that have endorsed my campaign," Davis wrote in a post on Maggie's List.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley endorses Leigh Davis for state representative
“On Beacon Hill, [Davis will] be a bold, progressive voice on the issues that matter to the residents of western Massachusetts, and I’m proud to endorse her to represent the 3rd Berkshire District," said Congresswoman Pressley.
Leigh Davis earns endorsement from Clean Water Action for state representative of the 3rd...
“Clean Water Action is a national environmental leader focused on actionable solutions, and their endorsement is particularly meaningful to me," said Davis. "The contamination of our water supply, if left unchecked, will have severe and irreversible effects on the health of Berkshire County residents."
A rebuttal to Leigh Davis’ July 30 Letter to the Editor
Ms. Davis is a champion for housing; she raises the issue with great frequency and has made housing part of her professional life. Unfortunately, when it comes time to make difficult decisions concerning the actual creation of affordable housing, her record is not so good.
National Association of Social Workers, Massachusetts Chapter PACE endorses Leigh Davis for 3rd Berkshire...
“We are confident that Leigh Davis will bring her lived experience and commitment to the community to the State House, making her an effective and equity-minded leader for all people in the 3rd Berkshire District,” said Kim Hokanson, NASW-MA PACE chair.
Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund endorses Leigh Davis for 3rd Berkshire District state...
“Leigh Davis is running on a strong platform that prioritizes environmental advocacy,” said ELM Action Fund Executive Director Casey Bowers. “She is committed to reaching net zero emissions, investing in green infrastructure, and shifting towards a green economy.”
SEIU 509 endorses Leigh Davis for state representative
“SEIU members are the backbone of our community support networks, the professionals we trust to care for us and keep us safe, often when we are most vulnerable," said Davis.
Vote for Leigh Davis for state representative on Sept. 3
As citizens, we will never agree with our leaders on every issue. But with Leigh, we know that she will listen carefully, consider all sides of an issue, and then lead with good judgment based on the facts.
United Healthcare Workers East endorses Leigh Davis for state representative
“Healthcare workers know that Leigh Davis will stand up for working people and those we care for in the legislature. We’re proud to stand with her and support her election as state representative for the 3rd Berkshire District,” said 1199SEIU Executive Vice President Tim Foley.
Join me in supporting Leigh Davis
The Democratic Primary is September 3rd. The other candidates are good people, but they just don’t have Leigh’s fire.
Join me in voting for Leigh Davis in the Democratic primary
In umpteen community meetings, forums, and programs about housing, I had seen Leigh Davis in action, because she is a leader on the issue.
Leigh Davis has demonstrated all the necessary attributes to serve as state representative
Leigh's demonstrated skills, emotional intelligence, and vision make her an ideal candidate to lead in the upcoming term and beyond.
Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund endorses Leigh Davis for state representative
“As state representative, Leigh will prioritize advancing reproductive health equity in Massachusetts, dismantling barriers to care, and ensuring safe, legal abortion is accessible to all," said PPAF President Dominique Lee.
Massachusetts AFL-CIO endorses Leigh Davis for state representative in the 3rd Berkshire District
“The Massachusetts AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Leigh Davis in the 3rd Berkshire District. Leigh is a staunch advocate for working families, unions, and an economy that works for everybody, not just the wealthy and well-connected,” said Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Chrissy Lynch.
Praise for Leigh Davis’ leadership
I know what Leigh Davis has accomplished from watching her in action for many years. That is why I, and so many others, are enthusiastically supporting her candidacy to represent the 3rd Berkshire District.
I am grateful for Leigh Davis’ leadership
I want my town leaders working with leaders in the town of Lee on a better solution for transporting PCB-laden sludge out of the Housatonic, and I am very grateful to Leigh Davis for stepping up and taking an active role in this process.
Questions on Leigh Davis’ leadership
Ms. Davis, without any audible dissent from her colleagues, wants to tell us that “transparency and accountability are essential for maintaining the public’s trust in our local government.”
Thank you to Great Barrington Selectboard Chair Stephen Bannon and Vice Chair Leigh Davis...
As Steve Bannon said, protesting American foreign policy in front of Town Hall is a right; assigning acts of genocide based on hearsay to a business 5,000 miles away from the conflict that sells coffee is, in fact, antisemitism.
Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) endorses Leigh Davis for state representative in 3rd Berkshire District
Leigh Davis has a strong understanding of the issues that are important to nurses and the work we do to protect our patients and profession,” MNA President and ICU nurse Katie Murphy said.
I whole heartedly endorse Leigh Davis to represent the 3rd Berkshire District
She possesses the rare combination of passion and pragmatism, always seeking solutions that benefit the greater good.
In support of Leigh Davis for the Third Berkshire District
We are both thrilled that Leigh is now seeking our vote in a race to become the next Third Berkshire District State House Representative, representing the 18 towns in the district.
Lenox Select Board’s Marybeth Mitts joins Patrick White, Leigh Davis in race for Pignatelli’s...
Mitts filed her candidacy papers on March 5.
Leigh Davis speaks at Berkshire County NAACP meeting about personal experiences with racism, issues...
“[My parents' work] ingrained in me this idea of public service and believing in something outside of yourself, which is something that has been a thread through my whole life,” Davis said. “I was surrounded by this whirlwind of public service and giving back to the community, and this is part of my DNA.”
Great Barrington Selectboard Vice Chair Leigh Davis announces candidacy for State Rep. Pignatelli’s seat
“The Berkshires is more than a place to have a second home,” Davis states in a press release sent to local media. “We are a community deeply invested in living in a beautiful rural area. I want to help our community thrive."
PETER MOST: Great Barrington Selectboard Vice Chair Leigh Davis visits Beacon Hill to testify...
To loosely paraphrase Woody Allen, a town is like a shark. It has to constantly move forward (with housing), or it dies. And I think what we got on our hands is a dead shark.
Leigh Davis responds to Jonathan Hankin’s letter
Mr. Hankin has not considered that something that may be community building in theory may not be so in practice.
Great Barrington Selectboard member Leigh Davis urges voters to reject Articles 39-41 in the...
If passed at Great Barrington’s Town Meeting, Articles 39, 40, and 41 would undo a real achievement: passage of a reasonable regulation that created an incentive for long-term housing but still permitted short-term rental activity.
Leigh Davis apologizes
I take my role as a public servant seriously and will embrace the lessons learned.
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Volunteers in Medicine expands; Rania Markham named ‘Rising Star’; Berkshire Artist Residency...
Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires recently hired an additional full-time Family Nurse Practitioner, Christina deRis.
GB Selectboard member Leigh Davis offers solution to Main Street pedestrian hazard
After canvassing many of my friends and acquaintances around town, the general and enthusiastic desire is to just “fix the blind spot” and not spend thousands of dollars on construction.
Re-elect Leigh Davis to Great Barrington Selectboard
"Davis is committed to maintaining a town that is welcome and affordable for all who live and work here. She has my enthusiastic endorsement and vote on May 10th."
Leigh Davis endorses Garfield Reed for Great Barrington Selectboard
Over the years, I’ve watched Garfield tirelessly give of himself to the Town of Great Barrington, far away from the spotlight of any elections.
Leigh Davis appointed to represent town at horseracing hearing in Boston
At a special town meeting Dec. 11 almost 300 residents overwhelmingly passed a warrant item on a home-rule petition.
An endorsement for Leigh Davis for Selectboard
In their letter Angela Lomanto and John Nelson of Housatonic write: "She already has a substantial record of volunteer service to our town."
Leigh Davis has demonstrated her commitment to serving the community
In a letter to the editor, Lauren Clark writes, "Leigh immersed herself in our community from the start and has continually served as a volunteer and as an elected official, having spent a term on the Great Barrington Finance Committee."
Leigh Davis’ professional background, proven skills right for Great Barrington Selectboard
In a letter to the editor, Marcia Stamell writes, "One of the fresh ideas she would implement is an even greater use of outside grants to finance town projects without increasing the tax rate."
Endorsements for Leigh Davis, Great Barrington Selectboard candidate
Add it all up and you have a savvy, enterprising woman who brings people together to get things done. That's the kind of leadership we need to see more of.
Great Barrington will not have special election to fill Davis’s Selectboard seat, board approves...
Due to the timing of her resignation, Selectboard Chair Steve Bannon proposed to the board that Davis’ seat remain vacant until the annual town election scheduled in May.
Davis declares victory in 3rd Berkshire District House of Representatives race, Congressman Neal defeats...
“This is a unified district, and I'm going to be working hard for you," Davis said in a speech to attendees of her election watch part at Barrington Brewery. "Yes, we have so much to be thankful for, and I'm going to be your voice, and I'm going to be here to serve you, and I'm going to be here to represent you.”
Davis declares victory in 3rd Berkshire District State House race
Davis will be taking over for William “Smitty” Pignatelli who announced in February that, after 22 years in office, he would not be running again.
Davis v. Mitts for the 3rd Berkshire District: Letters to the editor
Readers of The Berkshire Edge write in on the race between independent candidate Marybeth Mitts and Democratic candidate Leigh Davis for state representative in the 3rd Berkshire District.
Candidates Mitts and Davis face off in debate for 3rd Berkshire District seat
At the Oct. 8 debate, Lenox Select Board member and independent candidate Marybeth Mitts faced Great Barrington Selectboard Vice Chair and Democratic candidate Leigh Davis.
State representative candidates for 3rd Berkshire District Davis and Mitts discuss issues at Kimball...
Great Barrington Selectboard Vice Chair and Democratic nominee Leigh Davis and Lenox Select Board member Marybeth Mitts are contending for Pignatelli's seat in the State House of Representatives in November’s general election.
