Priscila Sousa is Chair of the Framingham School Committee, immigrant, entrepreneur and community activist. Born in the city of Ipatinga in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil, Priscila came to America with her parents when she was seven years old. Growing up on Weld Street, she rode the bus for hours every day to Potter Road Elementary School where she attended their English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
As a small business owner who once operated a store in Downtown Framingham, I understand first hand the struggles of our small businesses.
Recovery from the pandemic requires all of us, the legislative delegation, city leaders and the business community to work together and focus on how we attract businesses to start and grow in Framingham, provide jobs for our residents and resources for our city services.
Framingham is the heart of MetroWest, and conveniently located along the Mass Pike, Route 9 and Route 495. We can grow our biotech and pharmaceutical company portfolio, be home to a vibrant creative economy and start-ups.
As our full-time representative, I will bring my entrepreneurial skills and knowledge of Framingham to obtain the state support that Framingham needs:
Working with local business owners, I will work to address their concerns and to make changes on a state level that encourage businesses to flourish here and throughout the Commonwealth.