I’m an almost lifelong-resident of West Newton, now serving my first term on the City Council. I’m very grateful to the residents of Ward 3 for electing me in 2019 and giving me the opportunity 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 other may not. I am not tied to either major political party, and have good friends in both.
This first term for me and other new councilors has been marked by the unexpected — a pandemic, the killing of George Floyd and its aftermath, and the possible opening of the first gun store in Newton in decades. These events have added to the list of issues (like development and how to make housing more affordable) where Newton residents may have strongly differing opinions even if we agree on overall objectives.
Ward 3 is no exception in having diverse views, 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 is reduced.
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 other may not. I am not tied to either major political party, and have good friends in both.
This first term for me and other new councilors has been marked by the unexpected — a pandemic, the killing of George Floyd and its aftermath, and the possible opening of the first gun store in Newton in decades. These events have added to the list of issues (like development and how to make housing more affordable) where Newton residents may have strongly differing opinions even if we agree on overall objectives.
Ward 3 is no exception in having diverse views, 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 is reduced.
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