Voters for a Vibrant Newton, VVN, a political action committee, enthusiastically endorses Dan Gaynor for Ward 2 Councilor and Martha Bixby for Ward 6 Councilor for the September 12 preliminary elections for City Council. The Steering Committee of VVN voted unanimously to support Gaynor and Bixby based on their responses to our candidate questionnaire, their positions…
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Even though he can’t vote yet, 17-year-old Alan Cai knew from a young age he wanted to be involved in politics. After becoming a Newton poll worker, he said the experience “left me really inspired … to participate in our democratic process.” Without people like Cai and others across the…
I am writing to support Martha Bixby for Ward Councilor in Ward 6, where I live. I am impressed by how many ways she is involved in our community — she is a founder of Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors, she is Co-chair of the PTO at Mason Rice School, she coaches soccer, and she is…
Engine 6, Newton Housing Advocates, enthusiastically endorses Dan Gaynor for Ward 2 Councilor and Martha Bixby for Ward 6 Councilor in the Preliminary elections on September 12, 2023. We based our endorsements on the candidates’ responses to our questionnaire, their experience, and their positions on the pressing issues of housing…
The table above summarizes the municipal electoral races for this fall. This PDF copy of the table has links to the candidates’ campaign websites. Some observations: For interviews with the six candidates competing in the September 12 Preliminary election see:
After a working career path more serpentine than most, Peter Bruce seeks to apply his varied experience as a City Councilor in Newton. Mr. Bruce’s career extends from political science professor at Holy Cross, to public opinion researcher, to taxicab driver in Newton. He is running to be the Ward…
Dan Gaynor has always wanted to give back to the Newton community, and it’s the driving force behind his current run for Ward 2 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 2, is currently held by Emily Norton, who is not running for reelection. The Preliminary…
David Micley wants to effect change on a local level and has placed constituent services at the center of his campaign for Ward 2 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 2, is currently held by Emily Norton, who is not running for reelection. The Preliminary…
In the six years since Martha Bixby moved with her young family to Newton, she believes she has demonstrated the initiative and leadership that makes her a strong candidate for Ward 6 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 6, is currently held by Brenda Noel,…
Lisa Gordon believes her personal background, active leadership in civic affairs in Newton, and professional experience demonstrate why she will serve Newton well as its next Ward 6 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 6, is currently held by Brenda Noel, who is not running…