Endorsement: Moore backs DiZoglio for auditor

Senator Michael O. Moore has endorsed Diana DiZoglio for Auditor of Massachusetts.

“Diana is a fighter, and she will use the Auditor’s office to stand up for working families,” Sen. Moore said. “I am proud to endorse her candidacy because her lived experience and her expertise will serve the Commonwealth – and our district – well.”

DiZoglio was born to a 17-year-old single mom, grew up housing insecure in Lawrence and Methuen, and saw first-hand the disproportionate impacts of unfair policies on underserved communities. As a young woman, she waitressed and cleaned houses to pay her way through community college. She then earned a full scholarship to Wellesley College, becoming the first in her family to graduate. When DiZogio later secured a job at the Massachusetts State House as a young legislative aide, she was sexually harassed and had the unique opportunity to see, firsthand, how the toxic culture on Beacon Hill operates behind closed doors when there is no accountability.

Now, DiZoglio is running for Auditor to ensure that no one, no matter their background, bank balance or zip code, receives different treatment on Beacon Hill. She will use her decade-long experience in the Legislature – both in the House and the Senate where she has repeatedly demonstrated her willingness to take on the powerful Beacon Hill establishment – to fight for transparency, accountability and equity for the people of Massachusetts.

To that end, DiZoglio’s 17-point Social Justice and Equity Audit Plan aims to dismantle outdated and unfair policies that continue to disproportionately harm underserved and marginalized communities. It lays out a number of specific priorities including greater

transparency and accountability across state and local government, battling climate change, increasing affordable housing and more.

DiZoglio has been endorsed by dozens of elected officials, community leaders and activists from across Massachusetts, including Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Congressman Stephen Lynch, along with the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Teachers Association, EMILY’s List, Massachusetts AFL-CIO, Massachusetts Nurses Association, National Association of Government Employees (NAGE), UNITE HERE 26, IBEW Local 223, Boston Carmen’s Union, Iron Workers Local 7, Machinists District 15, the MBTA Inspectors Union, Operating Engineers Local 4, the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, Teamsters Local 170 and 25, and the Puerto Rican PAC of Lawrence.