Andrea Kelley Newton City Councilor at-Large, Ward 3

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.

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Newton is facing many challenges:

Improving and maintaining our:

Balance of housing and open space needs
Streets, sidewalks and infrastructure
Climate change impacts
Transportation, livability, environmental sustainability
Support for residents across a wide spectrum of needs

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 mental health and addiction services for families
Help create a sustainable environment and combat climate change
Be guided by comprehensive and master planning for what's in the best interest of 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:

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 School Building Committee
Voting member for the ICC (International Building Code) building code to be adopted by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations (BBRS)
Serving on Newton City Council's Land Use and Public Facilities committees

Decision 2017: Andrea Kelley from NewTV 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 LWV Newton, past Co-President LWV Massachusetts, former School Committee Member, Ward 8

My Family

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Andrea Kelley
Treasurer, Phyllis S. Goodman | Campaign Co-Chairs, Cindy Shulak-Rome and Barbara Lietzke