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Opening Remarks by Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Betty Burkes at an "Evening with Progressive Voices" | 18 weeks 20 hours ago

"Delighted to open this evening where we have gathered to both voice our appreciation to Marjorie for her persistent, smart, courageous, audacious, emphatic, determined, the much hard work for what she believes in, for what she believes is right. And to highlight the wise tenants of organizing, noticing that it takes a whole village for Marjorie to be all she has been and all that she still wants to be.

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UNSAFE at Home: A Strategy Summit on Domestic Violence in Cambridge | 19 weeks 1 day ago

October 11th, 2011 - Councilor Decker, as Chair of the City Council’s Community Health Committee, hosted “UNSAFE at Home: A Strategy Summit on Domestic Violence in Cambridge” at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The summit convened a gathering of community and business leaders, professional service providers and elected officials committed to a social issue that impacts so many people in Cambridge. The packed agenda included facilitated small group discussion focused on case studies, a moderated panel on innovative approaches and planning strategic next steps.

 

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Councilor Decker interviewed on MSNBC | 22 weeks 9 hours ago

Councilor Decker was interviewed Monday, July 11th, on the national news network, MSNBC, regarding Cambridge's decision to give married same-sex couples a stipend to offset unfair taxes from the federal government.

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Councilor Decker Earns Endorsement from the Greater Boston Labor Council | 28 weeks 1 day ago

August 9, 2011 - The Greater Boston Labor Council voted to endorse Councilor Marjorie Decker’s candidacy for re-election to the Cambridge City council on August 2, 2011. The GBLC stated in their endorsement, “we are pround to stand behind candidates who understand the importance of Labor and stand with us on issues of importance to working families.” Councilor Decker looks forward to working with the GBLC throughout this election cycle and going forward as she continues to fight for Labor as one of the most experienced and effective members of the City Council.

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SEIU Local 615 Endorses Councilor Marjorie Decker | 32 weeks 20 hours ago

July 7, 2011 - The SEIU Local 615 has endorsed Councilor Decker’s candidacy for re-election to the Cambridge City Council. Citing Marjorie Decker’s strong work ethic and continued efforts to advocate for membership and their families, the SEIU Local 615 look forward to continuing to support and work with such a dedicated member of the City Council.

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Councilor Decker Works To Secure Affordable Housing At Craigie Arms | 34 weeks 2 days ago

CAMBRIDGE – Cambridge City Councilor Marjorie Decker has been working with the residents of Craigie/Chapman Arms regarding the pending sale of the building in which they now call home.

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Decker to be Master of Ceremonies | 35 weeks 5 days ago

Councilor Marjorie Decker has been asked by the Homeless Empowerment Project to be the Master of Ceremonies at their event on June 18. The event will be from 5 - 8 pm at the Cambridge YMCA near Central Square. It will be held in Hannum Hall. There will be hors d'oeuvres along with non-alcoholic beverages and a mixture of both silent and live auctions that contain autographed Patriots and Red Sox memorabilia, original artwork, vacation packages, jewelry, and much more.

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