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Welcome to my website! Building on decades of community service while growing Cape Air, I am proud to announce my candidacy to be the next State Senator for the Cape and Islands. Please check in to see ‘What’s New’ to learn about my stand on issues, and for updates and news as we add to the site. Call or visit our Hyannis campaign headquarters at 599 Main St., 508-827-4012, info@danwolfforsenate.com.
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Rep. Atsalis backs Dan Wolf in primary
State Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis (D-Barnstable) announced his support for Dan Wolf in the Democratic Primary to succeed Robert O’Leary as Cape & Islands State Senator.
Atsalis, who has represented the people of Centerville, Hyannis, Barnstable, and Yarmouth for nearly a decade, said his decision rests on Wolf’s experience creating jobs, protecting the environment, and being active in the community for nearly 30 years.
“I’ve watched both of the candidates these last months and believe Dan’s understanding of small business and experience creating jobs is what our region needs in a State Senator,” Atsalis said.
“I’ve also watched him stay positive in the campaign, which shows me that he will be able to work both sides of the aisle in the Senate,” he continued.
Wolf says he looks forward to working with Atsalis and the other members of the Cape Delegation.
“I think we’ll have a collaborative relationship working to advocate for the interests of the district on Beacon Hill,” says Wolf.
Campaign Manager Stefanie Coxe says the endorsement is part of growing support for the Wolf campaign as the Democratic Primary approaches.
“This endorsement comes alongside endorsements from environmental groups, local environmental leaders, and organizations representing local working families supporting Dan,” she explained. “As people are taking a good look at all the candidates, Dan has gained the momentum.”
Wolf is the founder and head of Cape Air.
Nantucket Democrats go with Wolf
For the upcoming Democratic primary, the Nantucket Democratic Town Committee has voted to endorse Rob O'Leary as the Democratic nominee for representative in the U.S. Congress, and Dan Wolf for state senator.
O'Leary is running for the seat being vacated by Bill Delahunt, while Wolf is seeking the position being vacated by O'Leary.
"We are lucky to have two candidates with strong ties to Nantucket," said Teena Loftin, Town Committee chair, "and the overwhelming sentiment within our Committee is that our local needs will be best served with O'Leary and Wolf in office."
Health care workers endorse Dan
Today, the health care workers of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East announced their endorsement of Dan Wolf in the Democratic Primary for State Senate.
Wolf, the founder and head of Cape Air, was endorsed because of his record of 30 years serving the community and his commitment to creating and preserving good local jobs.
“I am honored to have earned the support of 1199SEIU,” said Wolf. “They represent the many working people in the health care industry here on the Cape and the Islands, as well as being a model for democratic unions concerned with all working families.”
“Dan Wolf is a candidate that our community can trust on key healthcare and job creation issues,” said Veronica Turner, Executive Vice President of 1199SEIU. “Dan will stand up for patients and caregivers. He will protect our community hospitals. He will help ensure quality home care is available to seniors and people with disabilities. When important votes are called that will affect the community or patient care, healthcare workers know Dan Wolf is the leader we want there to advocate for our hospitals and local families.”
Campaign Manager Stefanie Coxe said the endorsement is part of growing momentum for the Wolf campaign as the Democratic Primary approaches. “This endorsement comes alongside endorsements from environmental groups, local environmental leaders, and organizations representing local working families supporting Dan,” she explained. “As people are taking a good look at all the candidates, Dan has gained the momentum.”
Wolf also recently earned the endorsement of MA League of Environmental Voters, Professional Firefighters of MA, MA Nurses Association, MA Teachers Assoc., American Federation of Teachers, the Humane Society, and local environmentalists.
1199SEIU is a union of healthcare workers. They work in the homecare, hospital and nursing home industries, as well as pharmacies, freestanding clinics and other healthcare settings, caring for the sick, the infirm, the elderly. With more than 360,000 members, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest Local union in the world. 1199SEIU is part of the 2.1 million member Service Employees International Union. There are more than 3000 1199SEIU members in the Cape & Islands District.
For more information on 1199SEIU, visit their website: www.1199seiu.org/mass.
Cape and state environmentalists endorse Dan Wolf
Today, the campaign for Dan Wolf for State Senate announced the support of a coalition of local and regional environmentalists as well as the state-wide organization, the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters.
Margo Fenn of Harwich, Carole Ridley of East Harwich, Mark Robinson of Cotuit, Susan Nickerson of Cummaquid, Brenda Boleyn of Truro, Susan Kadar of Truro, Henry Lind of Eastham, Alan McClennen of Orleans, Eliza McClennen of Brewster, Peter Johnson of Brewster, Eric Turkington of Falmouth, Brendan O’Neill of Chilmark, and Henry Kelley II of Dennis have come together to back Dan Wolf in the upcoming September 14 primary election.
“We are pleased to step forward as an informal group and express our faith in Dan Wolf’s environmental leadership,” said Mark H. Robinson, a long time advocate for open space conservation on Cape Cod. “Dan understands the connection between the Cape’s environment and its economy. Our group of supporters believes that he can and will play a vital role in protecting our valuable environmental assets here on the Cape, and on the Islands as well,” Robinson said.
"The Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters is proud to announce its endorsement of Dan Wolf in his campaign for the Cape and Islands state senate seat," said Lora Wondolowski, MLEV's executive director. "As the CEO of Cape Air, Dan has created a business which not only serves the community, but strives to improve the region in which it operates. His record of promoting clean energy, land conservation and corporate social responsibility is truly inspiring, and his candidacy represents a great opportunity to elect a new type of Senator to Beacon Hill."
Among Wolf’s environmental priorities are:
- Protecting Cape Cod’s drinking water supplies;
- Ensuring that open space is preserved while development is facilitated in the right places;
- Solving the wastewater disposal problem that is facing all of the Cape and Islands region;
- Striving for energy conservation and smart renewable energy for Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard.
Wolf’s pledge is to bring state and federal resources to bear on these challenges and champion solutions to growth-related dilemmas that have confronted Cape Cod and the Islands for decades. A stellar example of Dan Wolf’s real-time commitment to environmental protection is the recent placement of the largest solar panel installation in southeastern Massachusetts atop Cape Air's headquarters in Hyannis, making the facility electricity neutral. Wolf is the President of Cape Air.
“Dan knows that the quality of life on Cape Cod and the Islands is directly related to clean water, attractive open spaces, and beautiful shores and beaches,” noted Susan Nickerson, water quality advocate and past Executive Director of the Association to Preserve Cape Cod. “We stand together today to support his election to the State Senate as the person who will work to preserve the identity of Cape Cod and this region that we all care about so much,” she said.
“Dan has a remarkable sense of purpose and practicality”, added Henry Kelley, who has been a strong force in effective local government for decades. “Those traits will serve him well as he advances a meaningful environmental agenda for Cape Cod and the Islands. No doubt, he will succeed, and we will all be the beneficiaries”.
For more information on the MLEV, visit their website: http://www.mlev.org/ or Dan Wolf, visit his website:www.danwolfforsenate.com.
Professional firefighters endorse Dan
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts are pleased to announce their endorsement of Dan Wolf, candidate for State Senate of the Cape and Islands.
"Dan's understanding of municipal needs, county-wide governance, and his proven track record of sustainable job creation, make him the best candidate to represent the Cape and Islands in the State Senate," PFFM President Robert B. McCarthy said. "His company, Cape Air, is a Cape Cod success story, but people forget that it was once a small business with few employees. He understands the role local business owners, firefighters and all of us play collectively and will be a good resource on Beacon Hill. "
Under Wolf's leadership, Cape Air has grown from a small business with one plane and one route, to one of the Cape's biggest employers, recognized across the country as a successful regional airline. With 850 employees, Dan has kept creating jobs and opportunity for Cape Codders and Islanders even in the toughest economic times. He has committed to representing the Cape and Island's as a full time Senator.
"I'm honored to accept the endorsement of the Professional Firefighters of MA, and look forward to working with them to secure better support for our communities from Beacon Hill," Wolf said.
"The Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts' 12,000 strong membership are proud to endorse Dan's candidacy and look forward to working with him towards victory in November," McCarthy concluded.
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts represent more than 12,000 professional fire fighters from across the Commonwealth. More information about the PFFM can be found at www.pffm.org.
National educators come out for Dan Wolf
The American Federation of Teachers, Massachusetts, has endorsed Dan Wolf in the State Senate Primary.
Wolf has already been endorsed by Mass Teachers Association, adding to the list of organizations representing working families that have come out in support of Wolf’s candidacy.
AFT President Tom Gosnell said, "Dan Wolf's commitment to quality education for all children and to quality working conditions for all teachers and other educational personnel is outstanding!"
Wolf said Monday, "I am honored to have the support of educators."
For more information on the AFT, visit their website: http://www.aftma.net/.
MassEquality endorses Dan
The MassEquality Political Action Committee has announced its endorsement of Dan Wolf in the Democratic Primary for the Cape & Islands State Senate seat.
Dee Dee Edmondson, chair of the MassEquality PAC, said Tuesday, "Dan Wolf is a strong supporter of marriage equality."
Under Wolf’s leadership, Cape Air became the first airline in the nation to offer same sex health care benefits in 1996 and has been a strong supporter of GLAD on Cape Cod.
Local gay rights activist David V. Bermudez of Yarmouthport said he was thrilled with the endorsement and proud to support Wolf. “Dan has been a local leader on equality issues and we’re lucky to have him as a candidate for the State Senate." Bermudez is a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion.
Wolf gratefully accepted the endorsement Tuesday and said, “I am honored to be recognized by Mass Equality as the candidate who will protect marriage equality”.
MassEquality works to protect, promote and defend marriage equality and to advance the rights of the LGBT community.
Helping a great cause
Beautiful weather and inspirational company made this year's Pan Mass Challenge a memorable event for Dan. "What an honor and privilege to be able to join this amazing event," he said. "Day two was especially great, leaving from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in the early morning and making our way through the district. A thousand thanks to all the great people who cheered us along."
The annual two-day ride raises money for cancer research and treatment.
Dan honored by Mass. Teachers' endorsement
Dan Wolf announced July 8 that the Massachusetts Teachers Association has voted to recommend him in the Democratic Primary for State Senator for the Cape & Islands.
"The MTA is recommending Dan Wolf because he understands the importance of public education and will fight for our schools and our higher education system," said MTA President Anne Wass. "He will be an advocate for the funding and programs that students need and will work hard to ensure that educators are treated fairly."
The MTA has approximately 107,000 members state-wide.
Mass. Nurses back business candidate
Hyannis - Dan Wolf announced June 2 that the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) has voted to endorse him in the Democratic Primary for State Senator for the Cape & Islands.
"I am thrilled to receive the backing of a great union that works with employers to protect patients," Wolf said.
Donna Kelly Williams, president of MNA said, "We are pleased to be supporting Dan Wolf for Senate. Dan is a true community leader. He believes the measure of a society is the way it treats the most vulnerable, so we feel he will be a strong advocate for quality and safe patient care."
"Dan Wolf understands the crisis in health care today and the demands on nurses in the health care delivery system," said Shannon Sherman, chair of Cape Cod Hospital’s MNA Bargaining Unit. "Dan is committed to working with nurses to improve patient care. We need to elect leaders who will stand up and fight for us. Dan Wolf will do that."
The MNA represents more than 23,000 registered nurses and health care professionals state-wide and 488 members in the Cape & Islands senatorial district. It is a democratically elected union dedicated to involving on-the-ground health care professionals in health care policy.
