I’m an almost lifelong-resident of West Newton, now serving my second term on the City Council. I’m very grateful to the residents of Ward 3 for electing me in 2019 and reelecting me in 2021 to continue to serve you.
As your Ward Councilor, I have earned a reputation for being independent-minded and unintimidated in representing the interests of Ward 3 and West Newton, especially in the face of development pressures. I am willing to ask questions that others may not. I am not tied to either major political party, and have good friends in both.
I continue to serve on the Finance Committee and Public Safety & Transportation Committee. In addition, I have closely followed the Zoning Redesign work in the Zoning & Planning Committee, and this term, co-docketed proposals for stronger protection of Newton's tree canopy which are currently being debated by the Programs & Services Committee.
Newton residents can have strongly differing opinions on issues, from leafblowers and winter overnight parking, to development and how to make housing more affordable here. Ward 3 is no exception, and I won’t pretend that I can please all people all the time on every issue. But as a ward councilor, I am also the person many people look to when they need help with a problem, whether it’s a leaking sewer, parking problems, neglected properties, construction noise, property damage, or just finding information. I work hard to help you navigate these and other issues with city government.
I have also been a consistent advocate for better access to information about what's going on in city government. This is increasingly important as traditional local news coverage has been reduced. I encourage everyone to take advantage of new sources including Fig City News and The Beacon.
As your Ward Councilor, I have earned a reputation for being independent-minded and unintimidated in representing the interests of Ward 3 and West Newton, especially in the face of development pressures. I am willing to ask questions that others may not. I am not tied to either major political party, and have good friends in both.
I continue to serve on the Finance Committee and Public Safety & Transportation Committee. In addition, I have closely followed the Zoning Redesign work in the Zoning & Planning Committee, and this term, co-docketed proposals for stronger protection of Newton's tree canopy which are currently being debated by the Programs & Services Committee.
Newton residents can have strongly differing opinions on issues, from leafblowers and winter overnight parking, to development and how to make housing more affordable here. Ward 3 is no exception, and I won’t pretend that I can please all people all the time on every issue. But as a ward councilor, I am also the person many people look to when they need help with a problem, whether it’s a leaking sewer, parking problems, neglected properties, construction noise, property damage, or just finding information. I work hard to help you navigate these and other issues with city government.
I have also been a consistent advocate for better access to information about what's going on in city government. This is increasingly important as traditional local news coverage has been reduced. I encourage everyone to take advantage of new sources including Fig City News and The Beacon.
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