Press Release  Deborah Goldberg Takes Office as Treasurer and Receiver General

Boston — Today Deborah B. Goldberg was sworn in as the 60th Treasurer and Receiver General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Governor Charlie Baker. Treasurer Goldberg becomes the first Jewish woman elected to statewide office in Massachusetts.

“I am honored and humbled to serve the Commonwealth,” said Treasurer Goldberg. “I look forward to pursuing our agenda of strengthening fiscal responsibility, launching innovative technology initiatives and advancing economic empowerment for the people of Massachusetts.”

“It was a pleasure to administer the oath of office to the Commonwealth’s next state treasurer,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “I look forward to working with Treasurer Goldberg as we both strive to carry out the charges of our offices and honorably serve the people of Massachusetts.”

A businesswoman, local official and community leader, Goldberg was elected state treasurer in 2014 on a platform to protect taxpayer dollars, bring new levels of transparency to state government and advance policies that break down barriers and create economic empowerment. She is the President of Adoptions with Love, a non-profit adoption agency, serves on the Advisory Board of the Greater Boston Food Bank and has been the Senate President’s appointee to the Commonwealth Covenant Fund in the Treasurer’s Office since its inception.

A graduate of Boston University, Boston College Law School and Harvard Business School, Goldberg grew up in Brookline where she still lives with her husband Michael Winter and their son, Evan and daughter, Meredith.

“I am certain that Deb will bring a spirit of entrepreneurship and integrity to her work as Treasurer, as she has throughout her business and public service careers,” said outgoing Treasurer Steve Grossman.

“I look forward to working with Treasurer Goldberg on the critical fiscal issues facing Massachusetts,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo. “She has proven herself to be a committed public servant and adept business leader and I believe these traits will serve the Commonwealth well as we enter a new legislative session.”

“Congratulations and best of luck to Treasurer Goldberg,” said Senate President Stan Rosenberg. “She has the background, skills, and knowledge to be very successful as our next Treasurer. I look forward to working with her in the years to come.”

“Deb Goldberg is a passionate leader with the background and experience needed to lead the Treasurer’s Office forward,” said Attorney General Martha Coakley. “I wish her much success in tackling the many challenges ahead.”

“I am excited to work with Treasurer Deb Goldberg to expand economic opportunity in Massachusetts,” said Attorney General-elect Maura Healey. “Our offices partner on a wide range of initiatives from improving financial literacy, to investing in public education and combating cybercrime. Deb Goldberg is a good friend and I know her commitment to our state and our families. I really look forward to this partnership.”

“I congratulate Treasurer Goldberg and look forward to working with her to create a more fiscally solid and prosperous Commonwealth,” said Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.

Please see below or view the attached document to read Treasurer Goldberg’s remarks as prepared for delivery.

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