Emmanuel Dockter is a father of three raising his family here in Hanover, a US Marine Veteran with a devotion to service, and a trusted leader in our towns, having served as Chair of the Hanover Selectboard, Chair of the Hanover Master Plan Committee, and Chair of the Advisory Committee.
Our economy has been severely impacted by COVID-19, affecting South Shore residents in ways we could have never imagined. As families struggle to pay bills and the future remains uncertain, we need elected leaders who understand small business and will ensure that government is making impactful decisions that support economic recovery.
It is important for us to go beyond thanking our Veterans for their service and to actively show our support by welcoming them back into our communities and providing them with the tools and resources that they need for long-term success. It’s simply the right thing to do for these brave men and women. No Veteran should have an unmet critical need because of political red tape and bureaucracy.
Each and every day, our brave men and women serving as first responders and in law enforcement risk their lives to keep our communities safe and healthy. From their front line work in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, saving lives from the opioid epidemic, assisting neighbors in need, fighting fires, responding to medical emergencies, and doing so much more, we are grateful for their selfless service.
Massachusetts should be a national leader in environmental sustainability – building a thriving green economy, reducing carbon emissions, and mitigating sea level rise and other impacts from climate change. We must be focused on investing in the Massachusetts green economy to create jobs and promote sustainability.