I’m running for my 5th term as a
Newton City Councilor, At-Large,  from Ward 3.
It's a way to step up, have a voice, and a VOTE
on the variety of complex and
sometimes contentious projects
and proposals that come before Newton.

THANK YOU Newton voters!

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Newton is facing many challenges

My priorities include:

• Diversity of housing opportunities
• Streets, sidewalks and infrastructure
• Local businesses
  
• Climate change impacts
• Transportation, livability, environmental sustainability, open space
• Support for residents across a wide spectrum of needs including mental health and addiction
• Healthy and productive dialogue on divisive issues

 

I work to:
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• Enhance Newton's open space and livability       
• Create more diverse housing options
  
• Expand services and support to ensure Newton continues to be a model of diversity for all residents
• Support families that face mental health and substance use disorder
• Create a sustainable environment and combat climate change
• Be guided by comprehensive and master planning for the city as a whole
• Maintain school, police and fire services and buildings
• Improve and maintain city streets, sidewalks and bikeways​

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​My Experience

I’ve been involved in Newton’s multi-issues for several decades.  As Newton’s first Open Space Coordinator,  past president of the Peirce School PTO,  Local Action Co-Chair of PTO Council,  longstanding League of Women Voters participation including being a past-President, member of the city’s Design Review Committee, I’ve had the chance to see and contribute to a wide range of issues that residents care about.

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Over 30 Years of Committed Public Service in Newton: 

• I Chair Newton City Council's Land Use Committee, and serve on the Public Facilities Committee
  
• Newton’s 1st Open Space Coordinator
• Past President League of Women Voters of Newton
• Former PTO President,  Peirce School
• PTO Council Past Co-Chair “Political Action Committee”
• Founding Member Newton Housing Partnership​
• Design Review Committee member for 20+ years
• Current member of the Franklin School Building Committee
• Voting member for the ICC (International Code Council) building code to be adopted by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations (BBRS)

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Nice words from some Supporters

"Andrea Kelley brings energy, experience and a deep understanding of the challenges facing our city. She is the logical choice for those who embrace Newton’s villages, as she understands and appreciates the importance of historic preservation, has been an advocate for maintaining and enhancing open space, and works to prepare our city to meet the current and future needs of residents."
- Jay Walter, former Vice President of Historic Newton

"Andrea is the right person to lead in these volatile times. Clear thinking and level headed, she is an astute listener with the ability to internalize all viewpoints, balancing conflicting perspectives to find resolution and common ground. As Chair of Land Use I work intimately with Andrea as the committee Vice Chair. She impresses me with her knowledge of Newton's zoning code and the Special Permit process. She is a valued colleague and a necessary voice in steering Newton's future. "
- Rick Lipof, former Newton City Council Vice President, former Chair of Land Use Committee

"Having known Andrea for years through the League of Women Voters, I can attest that her broad knowledge and experience give her a depth of knowledge of the complex challenges that face Newton today. Her natural ability to balance different opinions and work towards consensus to achieve constructive solutions makes her the kind of community leader we need." - Anne Swingle Borg, past President LWVNewton, past Co-President LWVMassachusetts, former School Committee Member, Ward 8

My Family

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Andrea Kelley
Treasurer, Phyllis S. Goodman, 1355 Washington Street, West Newton MA 02465