Peter Kush For Council

 

Dear Friends,

 

This is the last of four candidate profiles that I am sending out for some new candidates who are running for local office.
 

Today I am writing to introduce you to my friend Peter Kush, a candidate for Councilor At-Large, and to invite you to a meet-and-greet I am co-sponsoring at the Blackstone Tap, 81 Water Street, on October 15 between 5:30 pm and 7 pm.

I have known Peter for most of his life, starting when he was just nine and often accompanied his mother to campaign headquarters during Kevin O'Sullivan's bid for Congress. Political and community activism was in his blood, and he has never let go of his commitment to good government and to the people of Worcester. He was born, raised, and educated in the city, earning a BA from Clark University with a major in Government. He helped pay his way through college while working at the Webster House, and counts former owner Chris Liazos as one of his mentors.

 

After graduation, Peter worked as a case manager at the South Worcester Neighborhood Center with a focus on housing and learned first hand about the challenges working families face.  He is currently employed as a case manager at the Worcester Housing Authority, helping residents overcome the hurdles that keep them from getting jobs and improving the quality of life for themselves and their families.

 

Peter is familiar with the people and the neighborhoods of this City, and understands the common issues that unite us all. Growing up, he lived in both the West Side and the Tatnuck Square sections of Worcester, and spent a lot of his childhood at his grandparents' triple decker on Vernon Hill where they looked after him while his parents worked. He lived in Main South following his graduation from Clark, and currently lives in the Elm Park/Piedmont area. I am confident he will bring those experiences to Council, and use his familiarity with the city and its people to engage and represent everyone who lives here.

 

Peter has made neighborhood-based decision-making one of the cornerstones of his campaign, and promises to be an independent voice on Council. He is intelligent, passionate, and tireless - all characteristics that this Council needs. I hope that you will take time to learn more about Peter Kush by following him on Facebook at Peter Kush for Council.