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Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire Counties, MA September 16, 2008 Election
Smart Voter Michael Franco

Candidate for
Governor's Council; District 8; Republican Party

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Veteran
  • Bachelors of Science in Management, Masters in Business Administration, Associates in Mechanical Engineering Technologies
  • More than 23 years military experience, serving in the Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, attaining the rank of major
  • Served as executive officer for a unit of more than 2000 civilian and military personnel
  • Professional training and experience in technical fields of aircraft maintenance, career development, journalism and public affairs
  • Sales & marketing, manufacturing tech rep., public relations, product manager and training officer
  • Veterans' Service Officer under MGL Ch. 115 for a municipality, investigating claims, representing and advocating for veterans and their families
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Improve judicial accountability by ensuring high character and integrity in judges
  • Review prospective judges; ask tough questions & demand candid answers
  • Promote an initiative for the review and recertification of judges on the ballot before the people every four years
Questions on Issues

The League of Women Voters of Massaschusetts asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Michael Franco
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Key Endorsements
  • Numerous regional and statewide advocacy and issue-oriented organizations
 
Campaign Contact Information
E-mail: mikefranco@verizon.net

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