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Miller is Running!

Could Mark Miller become the state's first Green-Rainbow legislator?

Mark Miller has just announced that he will be running as a Green-Rainbow Party candidate in a special election for state representative from Pittsfield (Third Berkshire District). Miller polled 45 per cent of the vote in the district in 2010 when he ran against the incumbent, Christopher Speranzo.

This year Speranzo is expected to resign the seat in order to accept an appointment as clerk magistrate of the district court, triggering a special election. Miller, a former editor and co-owner of The Berkshire Eagle and a longtime former Democrat, joined the Green-Rainbow Party after becoming frustrated with the resistance to reform evidenced by Democratic Party leadership on Beacon Hill.

Most observers were surprised by his strong showing in the 2010 race, considering the fact that it was his first run for public office and he entered the race rather late against a well-entrenched incumbent. This time around, Miller believes that an earlier start and an experienced campaign team will give him an excellent chance of winning. On the campaign trail, Miller is stressing the need for a resilient and secure local economy, medicare for all, fair taxes, transparency in government, and commitment to public education. “I’m proud to be running as a Green,” he said, “and I’m also proud to be independent. I’m running to provide a strong, independent voice for Pittsfield.”

Jill Stein, co-chair of the Green-Rainbow Party expressed her delight with Mark entering the race. “By electing Mark Miller, Pittsfield can send Beacon Hill a message that they will no longer settle for the neglect and insider-dealing that we’ve been suffering year after year. Electing someone with no obligations to the Beacon Hill leadership would shake things up and open up real possibilities for change. So this is an important election. I hope everyone who thinks Massachusetts needs a more open, honest, and responsive government will get behind Mark’s candidacy.”

Anyone wishing to get in touch with the campaign can write Mark at mark@markmiller2011.org . Contributions can be sent by check to Friends of Mark Miller, 300 Williams Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.