I’m an almost lifelong-resident of West Newton, now serving my third 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 and 2023 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 this term serve on the Programs & Services and Real Property Reuse Committees. In addition, I try to attend Zoning & Planning Committee as much as possible (it usually conflicts with Finance), as well as Land Use, since all councilors vote on special permits.
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, dangerous intersections, 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 this term serve on the Programs & Services and Real Property Reuse Committees. In addition, I try to attend Zoning & Planning Committee as much as possible (it usually conflicts with Finance), as well as Land Use, since all councilors vote on special permits.
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, dangerous intersections, 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.
