Community Corner
LETTER: Matthew Jones Concedes Marlborough Mayoral Race
Jones thanks community for support.
Dear Friends,
I want to thank all of the voters of Marlborough who came to the polls yesterday under less than ideal conditions. I was pleased to hear that nearly everyone has had their power restored. I also want to give special thanks to my wife, children, parents, in-laws, and all of the people who have helped my campaign.
This morning I spoke with the best election-law attorney in the Commonwealth. He confirmed my gut instinct that a re-count would prove fruitless given our deficit of 42 votes. Having confirmed this, I met with my opponent, Arthur Vigeant, and conceded his victory in the election. This was the right decision for the City, and I have no regrets. I congratulate Mr. Vigeant and wish him the best of luck as Marlborough’s next mayor.
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From the first day of this race, we have focused on our vision for the future of Marlborough: world class schools, safe neighborhoods, bringing businesses to Marlborough to create jobs, and improving services for seniors. While campaigning, I knocked on hundreds and hundreds of doors and truly enjoyed meeting the voters of Marlborough. Thanks to the hard work of my supporters, we accomplished more than I ever imagined possible. I urge you to hold your heads high and be proud of everything we have achieved. Moving forward, I will continue to advocate for the issues raised in this campaign: working for Marlborough’s future.
Sincerely,
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Matthew Jones
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