As blogged by Worcester Magazine:

Earlier this morning, Grace Ross announced in front of City Hall that she was out of the mayoral campaign.

“I am going to put myself in the best position I believe I can make the greatest contribution from,” Ross said. “That is NOT for now the Mayor.”

Thanks for voting for Grace Ross! She came in 6th in the preliminary election, and got the most votes of any non-incumbent candidate.

Please don’t forget to vote in the general election November 6.

There’s now a page of quotes about Grace Ross from those who live and work in Worcester. Check ‘em out!

“As other candidates talk about the importance of jobs, I am honored that those who work now in our City and have worked in our City are joining with my campaign to work for decent jobs and decent healthcare that is affordable and the larger economic importance of making sure everyone in our City has enough money to afford housing, food, medical care and the other necessities of life,” explained Grace Ross, an at-large candidate for Worcester City Council.

At large City Council Candidate, Grace Ross today announced 5 more endorsements for her campaign:

• Worcester Firefighters Local 1009
• Region 9A United Automobile
• Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW)
• Worcester Carpenters Local 107
• Worcester Coalition of Municipal Retirees
• GALLAN, Gay and Lesbian Labor Activist Network

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Why vote in the Worcester election? It’s your city if you vote…

Do you care if there are enough jobs? if you live in safe housing, if the schools have enough teachers?

Do you care about cultural awareness and diversity of representation throughout Worcester’s government? when the police are around and when they are not? if the City supports our wide variety of locally-owned businesses? If city policies increase protection for our natural environment, our kid’s health and future and save money? If your expenses keep going up because of property taxes and water and sewer bills?

If any of these issues matter to you, then it matters whom you vote to run this city.
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On Wednesday, July 25, Candidate for City Councilor At- Large Grace C. Ross held a press conference to address the
Section 18 issue. Having spoken with numerous advocates in the field, Grace Ross presented information critical to the City
Council’s impending decision of whether or how to transfer Worcester City retirees onto Medicare. She presented an option for
both protecting the retirees financially and saving the City money. Her remarks follow:

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(Just posting this here for future reference.)
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According to John Laughlin, Director of Political and Public Relations for Painters & Allied Trades, District Council #35, Grace Ross’s “long term commitment to economic and social justice, combined with your proven record of supporting workers rights,” has earned her “the endorsement and grassroots support of the Painters & Allied Trades District Council #35. Our members in Worcester know that they will be able to count on you when issues of job creation, responsible employer standards and union organizing are before the Worcester City Council.”

Laughlin also said, “The City of Worcester will be at the center of a large development and economic growth period over the next few years. Working families need your voice and your vote to represent us during this important period in Worcester’s future.”

Ross, an At-Large candidate for the Worcester City Council, responded to the endorsement by saying, “As someone whose life has been about bringing people together to improve income, health, housing and safety for regular people, this first union endorsement for my campaign for City Council is very exciting and an honor that I hope my work as a City Councilor will fulfill.”

“I very much want to thank the Painters’ for their early support—it will make a real difference. Read more »

According to the election commission, we’ve now turned in more than 500 certified signatures nominating Grace Ross for City Council. This is far more than the minimum of 300 needed. Thanks to everyone who collected signatures or who signed up to nominate Grace.

Here’s an interview Grace did with Pie and Coffee on her experience with the “food stamp challenge.”

[Click here for the mp3]

More on the food stamp challenge.