Finn, of West Springfield, has cited his work in getting state money for tornado relief as one of his accomplishments.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Michael J. Finn, D-West Springfield, has announced he will be a candidate for re-election to a second two-year term in the state legislature in the November election.
Michael FinnHis 6th Hampden District consists of West Springfield as well as three wards in Chicopee and one ward in Springfield. He faces opposition from West Springfield resident Lincoln A. Blackie, who does not have a party affiliation.
A former president of the West Springfield Town Council, Finn stated in a press release that within hours of the June 1, 2011, tornado he escorted the governor to see the devastation firsthand.
“I immediately asked for and secured his commitment for assistance, which resulted in over $15 million for tornado relief that paid for water, food and shelter, and kept emergency responders working around the clock in recovery efforts,” the 42-year-old legislator said in his prepared statement.
Finn cited as among his accomplishments having worked toward state bond rating increases, pension reform, food stamp reform, and health care payment reform that will help the state recover from the recession stronger and quicker than the rest of the nation.
“The reforms we have undertaken will allow us to continue providing the core services that are vital for those who need them the most, our children, our seniors, and our veterans,” Finn said. “I fought hard to secure increases to our Chapter 70 and local aid accounts, protected funding for senior Meals on Wheels and increased funding for our soldiers’ homes. I will continue the fight with your help and support.”
A life-long resident of West Springfield, Finn lives at 465 Gooseberry Road with his wife, the former Jennifer Masi, and their three children.
