PRESS RELEASE


FOR IMMEDATE RELEASE: 10/10/02
CONTACT PERSON: GALE D. CANDARAS
(413) 599-4785


CANDARAS ANNOUNCES EAST LONGMEADOW CAMPAIGN ORGINIAZATION

EAST LONGMEADOW- State Representative Gale Candaras (D- Wilbraham) has tapped Gary DeLisle to lead her campaign organization in the town of East Longmeadow.

“I am proud to have Gary DeLisle supporting me in my reelection and to take an active leadership role as well,” said Candaras, a three term Democrat. “Gary is one of the bright, rising stars in East Longmeadow’s Democratic community and I am fortunate to call him a friend and supporter.

Selectman DeLisle was elected to his first term earlier this year and currently serves as the Clerk of the East Longmeadow Board of Selectman. He serves as the Board’s liaison to the Fire Department and is active in the East Longmeadow Senior Center, the East Longmeadow Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the East Longmeadow Recreation Association. He and his wife, Daphnie, have three daughters.

“Gale has been a tremendous asset to the town of East Longmeadow,” said DeLisle. “She has brought resources to our community, even in these tough financial times. We need to keep Gale Candaras fighting for us in Boston and I look forward to waging a strong campaign on her behalf.”