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I’m thrilled to have been elected to the Newton City Council, At-Large, from Ward 3
as 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.

I'm in a contested race for Nov. 5, 2019, with a challenger, an incumbent and me running for two positions. Check out the tabs above to see
where I stand on issues.
I appreciate your input and support.

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Newton is facing many challenges:

Improving and maintaining:

Diversity of housing availability
Streets, sidewalks and infrastructure
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 want to:

Enhance Newton's open space and livability
Create more diverse and affordable housing
Expand services and support to ensure Newton continues to be a model of diversity and success 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 buildings
Improve and maintain city streets, sidewalks and bikeways

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.

Over 30 Years of Committed Public Service in Newton:

Serve on Newton City Council's Land Use and Public Facilities committees
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 Lincoln Eliot-Newton Early Childhood Program (NECP) School Building Committee
Voting member for the ICC (International Building Code) building code to be adopted by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations (BBRS)

Decision 2019: Andrea Kelley from NewTV Government on Vimeo.

Decision 2019: Ward Three Councilor at Large from NewTV Government on Vimeo.

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 Kelley's long resume of leadership in Newton shows her deep commitment to our city; she is a hard working, engaging, open-minded and collaborative problem solver - exactly what we need on the City Council."
- Deb Crossley, Councilor-at-Large, Ward 5

"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