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State Representative
John Keenan (D-Salem)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Thank You Salem – The Challenges Ahead

As another election cycle comes to a close, I want to thank the residents of Salem for their support and the privilege of returning to the State House for my fourth term.  

I am extremely proud of all we’ve accomplished thus far.  As you drive around Salem, it’s impossible not to notice the incredible public investments taking place which has also spurred increased private development.  The new court house will be completed in August 2011, renovations of the Probate Court to follow, the new garage is under design and expected to break ground in late 2011, as is the new library/science center at newly re-named Salem State University!  The recent acquisition of the Salem Ferry wharf will also enable us to move forward on its redevelopment and expansion. 

Indeed, we are building Salem’s future.

 

Though we’ve achieved much reform last session in transportation, pensions, ethics, health care and business regulation, there remains much to do.  

Health care costs – both private and public – must be reined in.  We must address the issues of the unfunded local and state pension liabilities.  We must continue to streamline business regulations to allow our economy to grow and create more jobs.  Even though current revenues are tracking almost a half a billion above projections, we still likely face a $1 – 2 billion dollar structural deficit.  It will not be easy, but working together with our local and federal officials, we will get through it and continue the road to economic recovery.
Rep. Keenan speaks at the Democratic victory party November 2, 2010 at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. 
Photo by Kirk R. Williamson/Salem Gazette
  

It truly is an honor to serve as your representative.  I look forward to returning to make Salem and the Commonwealth a better place to live, work, raise a family or start a business.  Thank you, Salem!

 

Best Regards,


Rep. John Keenan