What People Are Saying
“Our Association has worked closely with Marjorie Decker since her days as an aide to Alice Wolf. She has been a strong supporter of retirees in Cambridge. We cannot afford to lose her leadership on the City Council. We have been working hard to encourage our members to vote her #1 and I hope other seniors and retirees will as well.”
I watched Marjorie as a child volunteer at the VA annual picnics pushing elderly veterans in wheel chairs. Over the last decade I have proudly watched her push for policies, partnerships and benefits that help veterans and their families. She is only the politician I know who reaches out to every family of a fallen soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan with condolences. I really hope the people of Cambridge will vote her #1 and keep her on the city council.
“Marjorie Decker has demonstrated and proven both her ability and dedication to serve the citizens of Cambridge. Cambridge is most fortunate to have her remarkable leadership skills and her commitment of service to public office.”
“I’ve known Marjorie Decker since she was working for the needs and rights of girls as a student at CRLS and she has never stopped. Marjorie sees the expansion of women’s abilities to contribute to society as key to the health of the family, the workplace, the city and beyond. She has sat with women in every neighborhood to listen and to work alongside us for violence-free relationships, access to the full range of health care services, economic fairness, opportunities for low-income women and programs for girls. We need that commitment represented in City Council.”
“Marjorie vigorously supports the necessity for quality early childhood education for all children in Cambridge. She has proven that she has the depth of experience and knowledge to help negotiate in a crisis, and there is a crisis in Cambridge with quality centers losing affordable space.”
“I will be voting to keep Marjorie on the City Council because I have seen her listen to the needs of our community and respond with direct action. When the Windsor Street Clinic cut women's health services Marjorie stood up and created opportunities for us to speak with the decision makers. As a result some of those services were restored and I know Marjorie remains committed women’s health and the women in Cambridge.”
"For community activists or just those who need to get the ear of a city official on a private matter, Marjorie has a long record of providing access to city government. She cares about Cambridge and she cares about her constituents...not a bad combination for a City Councilor."
"I enthusiastically support Marjorie Decker in her campaign for re-election to the Cambridge City Council. Marjorie has always been a voice I can count on to protect all Cambridge residents. Of particular importance to me, she understands how critical safe, affordable housing is to the well being of our Cambridge families. She is passionate, effective and hard working. I can rely on her to get the job done on the critical issues that face our community."
“As a father of two young boys (1&3), it is imperative that I have representation for issues that are dear to my heart. Marjorie has worked tirelessly on education, family, and safety initiatives which help distinguish Cambridge as an ideal community to raise a family. That is why I will continue to support her work and cast my #1 vote for her.”
Six months ago my neighbors and I faced the real possibility of losing our affordable homes when our building was being put for sale. Marjorie, was not just the first councilor BUT the first person to reach out to us and inform us of what was happening. She responded to the residents' anxiety and helped us organize the fight to save our homes. As a direct result of Marjorie’s leadership and compassion--our homes will now remain permanently affordable. It is important to me and others who will need her help someday that Marjorie stay on the council. I will be giving her my #1 vote.
“I am supporting Marjorie with my #1 vote because of her longstanding commitment to educational issues important to our community. I have continually been amazed and grateful at how hard Marjorie works to provide support to Cambridge parents as well as to secure resources for children in early childhood and afterschool programs.”
“We think that Marjorie Decker should remain on the Council because of her understanding of the importance of art in the schools, the most powerful way to engage all children in the arts. We appreciate her sponsoring resolution in support of retaining the artists’ residency program, which was very nearly abolished.”
“While it's true I give Marjorie my #1 vote because she is my daughter...I also am really proud that she never forgets where she comes from and who she is elected to serve. I grew up in Roosevelt Towers and raised my children in Woodrow Wilson Court. Marjorie knows first hand the value of living in a close knit community and she also understands the occassional challenges of living in public housing. Marjorie has remained true to her roots and continues to fight to keep Cambridge affordable.”
"Marjorie has been a consistent voice for progressive policies and strategies. She connects local and national issues, but always stays connected with constituents, neighborhoods and local priorities. She's accessible and forward-looking. We're giving her our number one vote."
“The children and families of Cambridge are fortunate to have Marjorie Decker utilize her longstanding skills and expertise as an advocate and city councillor on their behalf. Her interest in and attention to early childhood issues is particularly noteworthy and will bring great results for our youngest citizens. As a parent, pediatrician, public health advocate and Cambridge voter I am pleased to contribute my enthusiastic endorsement for Ms. Decker’s re-election campaign.”
I support Marjorie because she has been a strong and passionate leader in advocating on behalf of the health needs of our community. She understands the importance of protecting the local delivery of health care services and has been a constant voice of support for services meeting the particular needs of women, children and elders. Marjorie never forgets that we are a city of people of diverse incomes and cultures, and that we all benefit when quality healthcare is accessible to everyone.
“When Marjorie was a student at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, she distinguished herself as a natural organizer, an articulate leader and outspoken young woman. Now, I trust her to advocate for me on issues that effect all women of Cambridge, health care, housing, job discrimination and the elderly. Her passions lie with those who often do not have a voice in our diverse city. I have and will continue to need her on the city council.”
It is not hard to find a politician who is free with their praise for veterans... What is hard, in fact very hard, is to find a politician who is willing to doggedly pursue a legislative initiative that would ensure that City of Cambridge employees receive their full pay while activated to military service. As far as I am concerned there is only one person with the skill, determination and absolute devotion to the plight of our veterans and that is Marjorie Decker.
"Marjorie cares about the veterans and their families and it shows. She filed the home rule petition in the legislature that will give all Cambridge city employees called up to combat duty the right to get their full salary and benefits while away at war. As the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, Marjorie understands what is needed and acts to make it happen."
