To the Editor,
In May, my husband and I had the pleasure of hosting a meet-and-greet fundraiser for our friend — and my husband’s colleague — David Solet, who is running for Middlesex District Attorney in the September primary election.
During the event, David spoke passionately about what he calls the “Issues That Matter,” including stopping the flow of illegal guns, supporting sexual assault victims, protecting communities from dangerous offenders, combating hate crimes, improving prevention efforts, protecting elders from financial exploitation, and ensuring conviction integrity. What stood out most to many of us in attendance was David’s commitment to making the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office less political, more efficient, and more focused on helping victims and strengthening communities.
The thoughtful questions and conversations among our fellow Watertown and Middlesex County residents made me realize that more people need to learn about David and his vision for the office. Because he is running a grassroots campaign, his resources for advertising and outreach are limited. That is why, in addition to hosting the event and donating to his campaign, we are now doing our part to spread the word about the positive changes we believe David can bring to Middlesex County.
David’s roots in Middlesex County run deep. He grew up in Cambridge, attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School, and began his legal career at the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, where he served in a variety of important roles over nearly two decades. He prosecuted cases involving murder, narcotics trafficking, child exploitation, and public corruption, while also helping train police officers and young prosecutors. He later served as Chief Legal Counsel to the Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety and remains active in leadership roles within the Boston Bar Association.
Equally important, David is someone who understands both public safety and fairness under the law. He has dedicated his career to protecting communities while also ensuring integrity and accountability within the justice system.
For more information about David please go to his website (https://www.davidsolet.com).
My husband and I hope our fellow Middlesex County residents will take the time to learn more about David Solet, his experience, and the values he brings to this race. We encourage residents to spread the word, volunteer, donate if they are able, and most importantly, vote in the Massachusetts Primary on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Sincerely,
Todd A. Rivers
Watertown