We are writing this letter to alert the voters of Newton of an effort to impersonate us to spread misinformation leading up to the upcoming November 7 municipal election. Our group, Newton for Everyone, is a coalition of civic, housing and climate activists, clergy, and local businesses supporting the proposed Village Center Overlay District…
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I have known Councilor Vicki Danberg for more than twenty years and have been impressed with her ability to collaborate with others and how effective she is. Her leadership has resulted in an impressive array of improvements for Newton. Vicki’s love for and commitment to the City can be seen in…
As a City Councilor and Chair of the Finance Committee, I’m writing to enthusiastically encourage Ward 2 residents to vote for David Micley as your next Ward Councilor. I’ve known David for years and am supporting him because I know he is committed to local public service and will be…
Newton is fortunate to have excellent candidates for City Council. It is sometimes difficult to decide between candidates who are your neighbors and friends. In this election, I’d like to tell you why I am supporting Lisa Gordon for Ward 6 councilor. Lisa is a strong advocate for: Lisa understands…
As a founder of the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA), a recipient of the Newton Human Rights award, as well as an advocate for civil rights, social and economic justice in a career spanning five decades, I am proud to endorse Dan Gaynor for City Council, Ward…
As a City Councilor that has known David for years from his long time commitment to Newton public service, I strongly encourage all Ward 2 residents to vote for him to be your next Ward Councilor. As we move ahead with our rezoning effort, it is important to have city…
Ward 8 constituents rely on their City Council trio to help navigate city services and solve everyday problems in our neighborhoods. As your Councilors, we each need all three of our Ward 8 Councilors to be people we can count on to answer those emails and calls as a team.…
I am running for Ward 6 Ward Councilor because I love and I am deeply committed to our Ward 6 villages and neighborhoods. I care about the stop signs and potholes and playgrounds in our neighborhoods and would ensure they are repaired and maintained. The small businesses that make up…
As a former Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, I have had the pleasure of working closely with individuals who understand the delicate balance between progress and preservation, between innovation and tradition, and between economic dynamism and local priorities. Dan Gaynor, who is running for Ward 2 City Councilor, embodies these…
I’ve looked on with admiration for years at the way Rena Getz helps so many people in Newton – volunteering in the schools, serving as the current President of the Waban Area Council, and working hard to share accurate information about many of the pressing policy issues facing our community.…