Saugus attorney going for 9th District win

SAUGUS – In addition to pounding the pavement, attorney Christopher Finn has also established a political presence on the Internet with his new site, vote-finn-in.com, as he continues his candidacy for state representative of the 9th District.He explained that having the site will provide every voter with the information he or she should know before he or she casts a ballot in November. It also alleviates the pressure of visiting each 9th District home.”While I have been out walking the district with my wife, Noelle, and 8-month-old son, Gavin, I may not have the opportunity to personally speak with every voter,” said Finn, a 2003 graduate of Saugus High School.Finn said that he had been building the site for three months, making it as beneficial and informative as possible.”It has taken some time to get it to a point where I believe the public will receive the most benefit from it,” he said.Finn said he is pleased with the site’s overall appearance and content. However, he pointed out that, in retrospect, there are a few minor things he could have done differently.”I’m an attorney, not a website designer,” he said.When arriving at the site’s homepage, users will find a picture of Finn when he was submitting the signatures he needed to square off against incumbent state Rep. Donald Wong, R-Saugus.”I was both excited and humbled,” he said. “It meant a lot to me to submit those signatures.”At top of the page are the tabs, “About Chris,” “Issues,” “Volunteer” and a red “Donate” box.The donation tool is operated by ActBlue in Somerville.Finn also has a contact form at the bottom of the page so that voters can easily reach out to him.”If our residents have concerns, I want to hear about it,” he said. “I need to hear about it.”Finn explained that his favorite part of the site lies in the “About Chris” tab where there is a picture of him, his wife and their son.”I can’t look at that photo of Gavin in his Democratic Donkey shirt without smiling,” he said.As the race enters the home stretch, Finn emphasized that his focus will always be the residents of Essex County rather than supporting hidden political agendas.”We can improve this district,” he said. “Whether it’s a younger couple trying to raise their 8-month-old child or an older retiree wondering how she can afford her taxes on a fixed income.”