John,

My parents taught me that real leadership isn’t about titles or credit, it’s about showing up for your community. My mom, a local doctor, and my dad, a city worker and union member, lived by that value every day.

That lesson has guided my entire life. It’s why, one summer while parking cars to pay for school, I heard a radio ad for City Year and was so inspired to serve that I left college to join — painting schools and mentoring kids. It’s why I have spent the last 12 years serving as Congressman Seth Moulton’s District Director, and later Chief of Staff, fighting to cut through red tape for Massachusetts families, veterans, and small businesses.

And while most Chiefs of Staff move to Washington, I chose to stay right here in the district – in my home – because I’ve always believed you can’t serve people from afar. My wife is an 8th grade math teacher, and our two boys — a senior and a sophomore — attend local public schools. You have to be present in the community, whether that’s in a church basement, a soup kitchen, or leading my sons’ Cub Scout den.

Today, I’m proud to announce I’m running for Congress to bring that same spirit of service to Washington. Our government should work for every family in the 39 cities and towns of the Sixth District, and I’m ready to fight to make that happen.

Over the last 12 years, I’ve helped retirees who weren't getting their Social Security, veterans who were left behind, and working families struggling to make ends meet. That’s the experience and the commitment to the people of our district that I will take to Washington.

But this campaign isn’t about me — it’s about us. To build a movement rooted in community and service, we need to start strong. That’s why I’m humbly asking you to be a part of this from the very beginning – by signing up to help, spreading the word, or by splitting a founding donation to my campaign for Congress and Hold Them Accountable today.

Service has never been just what I do. It’s who I am. And in Congress, I’ll never forget that I work for you.

Thank you for your trust and support,

Rick Jakious