![]() The race is expected to be competitive between Democrats and Republicans. ![]() Gobi plans to assume the new role on June 5 and step down from her Senate post the day before, the Healy administration said.įilling Gobi’s seat at that point in the legislative session will require a special election for the Worcester and Hampshire Senate district. Gobi has the knowledge, experience, and passion required to connect with the needs of rural towns and plug these municipalities into our state’s many economic development resources.” “Massachusetts’ rural and small towns have such an important role to play in our state’s economy and I’m excited to have a true champion of these communities join Team Massachusetts,” Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao said in a statement. The role will be housed under the Executive Office of Economic Development and responsible “for cultivating rural economic development.” Healey said Gobi was chosen for the brand-new position because of her “fierce advocacy of rural equity, agricultural and small businesses, and conservation initiatives.” Healey announced the new post in March, pitching it as a way to ensure that rural communities in Massachusetts are better represented in state government. ![]() Maura Healey, the governor announced Monday morning. ![]() Anne Gobi, a fifth-term state senator from Spencer, plans to leave her legislative position in June to serve as the director of rural affairs for Gov. ![]()
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