2021 Endorsement Organizations
"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. Join me in voting for Andrea's re-election to the City Council."
Rick Lipof, Newton City Council Vice President, Chair of Land Use Committee, September 2021
"Andrea Kelley is a consistent proponent of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions and a carbon neutral city footprint. "'She has taken action to eliminate fossil fuel usage by the city."' said Rev. Vernon Walker, Political Chair of the Sierra Club Massachusetts' Chapter. "'We encourage voters to support her in the upcoming election."' October 2021
“Newton’s character is in its people, and we want Newton to remain an open, welcoming and vibrant city where people from all backgrounds can build a life. We want walkable village centers and a range of housing options that will allow our older neighbors to downsize in the city they love, and that will also attract the younger generation that is missing from our community. We believe that well-planned, thoughtful development near village centers and transit will help us do our part in the battle against climate change. The candidates we endorse reflect these values. ... We endorse Andrea Kelley"
Allison Sharma, Chair, Voters for a Vibrant Newton October, 2019
Letters to the Editor:
Anne Swingle Borg, Newton Highlands, former Co-President, League of Women Voters of Massachusetts
Barbara Bates, Newton Centre, part-time naturalist, Mass. Audubonn Habitat Sanctuary
Jack Leader, Newtonville, Concerned Citizen
Barbara Bates, Newton Centre, part-time naturalist, Mass. Audubonn Habitat Sanctuary
Jack Leader, Newtonville, Concerned Citizen
2021 Endorsements:
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Susan Albright, City Council President
Scott Aquilina Jessica Aker Archer Mandy and Jeff Bass Bob Bloom Pam Boiros Alicia Bowman, City Councilor Dan Brody Halina Brown Sandy Butzel Marcia Cooper Jesse Corey Deb Crossley, City Councilor Vicki Danberg, City Councilor Susan Davidoff Andreae Downs, City Councilor Bev and Tom Droz Engine 6 Newton Housing Advocates Laurel Farnsworth Diana Fisher Gomberg Shawn Fitzgibbons Jane Frantz Gloria Gavris Rob Gifford Fran Godine Marion and Eric Golin Maria Scibelli Greenberg, City Councilor Becky Walker Grossman, City Councilor Jason Harburger Betsy Hecker Grey and Leslie Held Bill Humphrey, City Councilor Kathleen Hobson and Atul Gawande Malcolm and Mimi Hodge Meg and Bill Holland Paul Holtzman Larissa Hordynsky John Horst and Barbara Wallace Alice Ingerson Judy Jacobson Marie Jackson David Kalis, City Councilor Jonathan and Ruth Kantor Jonathan Katz Meryl Kessler Henry Korman Marian Knapp Ken and Carol Krems Josh Krintzman, City Councilor |
Ted Kuklinski
Treff LaFleche Cheryl Lappin, former City Councilor Anne Larner Jack Leader and Judi Haber Alison Leary, City Councilor Lois Levin Joe Z. Li Barbara and Keith Lietzke Rick Lipof, City Council Vice President Brooke Lipsitt Chris Markiewicz, City Councilor Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (MWPC) Lisa Monahan and Andy Levine Joyce Moss Rosemarie Mullin Newton Gun Violence Prevention Collaborative Brenda Noel, City Councilor Karl O’Hara, owner of O’Hara’s and Paddy’s Laurie Palepu Susan and Marty Paley Sonia Parisca and Carlos Blanco Kathy Pillsbury Angela Pitter-Wright Emily Prenner, School Committee John Rice, former City Councilor Helen Rittenberg Dan Ruben Holly Ryan, City Councilor Claire Sokoloff Allison Sharma Cindy Shulak-Rome & Dan Rome Anping Shen, School Committee Kathy Shields, School Committee Sierra Club of Massachusetts John Sisson Claire Sokoloff Kim Spencer Lucy Caldwell Stair Chris Steele Andrea Steenstrup Tim and Michelle Techler Peter and Richie Vanderwarker Voters for a Vibrant Newton Lynn Weissberg Norah Wylie Liz and Ben Zelnick Nancy Zollers |