The candidate says that he currently plans to keep in place two scheduled political functions.
Springfield City Council President Jose F. Tosado said Thursday he is suspending his campaign for mayor for one month because of the tornadoes that hit Springfield on Wednesday.SPRINGFIELD – Springfield City Council President Jose F. Tosado announced Thursday night that he has suspended his campaign for mayor for one month due to the “tragic destruction” of Wednesday’s tornadoes.
Tosado said he is suspending the campaign to focus energies on rebuilding Springfield. However, he said he still plans to have two, private political functions in June as both were planned months ago.
He issued the following statement:
“In light of the tragic destruction caused by the tornado; I am officially suspending my political campaign to become Mayor of Springfield until July 1st, 2011. For the next four weeks, I will be totally focused on my role as City Council President, working hand-in-hand with the administration, community groups, local businesses and citizens to rebuild Springfield.
“And because of the damage throughout the region caused by yesterday’s tornado, I will be busier than usual at my full time job as Springfield Area Manager for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.
“Now is not the time for politics, and it is my hope that the other candidates will agree. The City Council, the Mayor, and the School Committee should all be working together during this unprecedented time of need.
“Please also note that I have two private functions in June that have been planned months in advance that, for the time being, are still on the schedule.
“Outside of that, all door to door operations, fundraising, visibilities, and politicking of any nature will cease until the July 1 date.
“I have notified my entire campaign team and volunteers and asked that they instead focus their efforts in their community by helping put our beautiful City back on her feet.”
“The Time Has Come.”
Tosado is running for mayor against incumbent Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and another challenger, Antonette Pepe.
