Create the Vote Worcester, led by the Worcester Cultural Coalition, engaged the candidates running for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee about arts, culture, and creative expression and the role they play in building a more vibrant, healthy, and equitable Framingham.

Congratulations to Mayor Joe Petty and all the City Councilors and School Committee members on winning their elections. We look forward to working with them all to build a stronger Worcester by integrating arts and culture with important citywide priorities including education, economic development, and public safety.

Congratulations:

Please take a moment to send the winners a note of congratulations and share your thoughts on how we can work together to build a stronger Worcester.

You can learn more about the winners' vision for arts and culture by reading their responses to the Create the Vote questionnaire.

Dear _______,

Congratulations on winning your election!

As a supporter of the arts, cultural, and creative community, I look forward to working with you to build a more vibrant, healthy, and equitable Worcester.

I’m excited for the opportunity to find ways to integrate arts and culture with important citywide priorities including education, economic development, and public safety.

Again, congratulations on your victory!

Congratulations on winning your election! I look forward to working with you to build a more vibrant, healthy, and equitable Worcester.

Congratulations on winning your election! I look forward to working with you to integrate arts and culture with important citywide priorities including education, economic development, and public safety.