2019 Endorsements: will be updated for the 2021 election
“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
“Andrea Kelley's long resume of leadership in Newton and expertise in site planning and landscape architecture underpin the valuable contributions she’s made on both the Land Use and Public Facilities committees in her first term. Please vote to keep Andrea's hard working, engaged, open-minded and collaborative problem solving spirit on City Council.”
Deb Crossley, City Councilor, Chair, Public Facilities Committee April 2019
"Newton voters are lucky to have an environmental champion like Andrea Kelley. She has been a passionate advocate for increasing energy efficiency, accelerating the transition to renewable energy, reducing waste, and making Newton a more walkable and bike-friendly city. She has done excellent work in her first two years, and we look forward to continuing to work together to make Newton a leader on environmental protection and climate resilience."
Jordan Meehan, Chair, Political Committee Massachusetts Sierra Club July 2019
“Andrea has been a thoughtful and effective member of the City Council during her first term in office. She has successfully built on her long history of active involvement in Newton's civic affairs and her professional expertise as a landscape architect in making the transition to service as an elected official. Please join me in voting for her for re-election to the City Council.”
Marc Laredo, President, Newton City Council July 2019
“Andrea Kelley is a long-time Newton resident who has been involved in numerous school and civic groups over several decades and was an NTA endorsed council candidate in 2017. For many years, she served on the Design Review Committee that oversees the development of new school infrastructure and is currently a member of the Public Facilities Committee. Her role in these two positions makes her uniquely qualified to understand the needs of public school facilities and public education. She believes that all employees should have access to Newton’s health coverage, and believes councilors can urge the mayor to move quickly to a fair resolution to the union contracts."
Newton Teachers Association Oct. 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
2019 Endorsements:
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Jennifer Abbott
AnnaMaria Abernathy Rachel Adler Golden Susan Albright, City Councilor Jake Auchincloss, City Councilor Peter Barrer Mandy and Jeff Bass Dr. Suzanne Bender Melissa Bernstein Pia Bertelli Tamara and John Bliss Pam Boiros Dan Brody Halina Brown Melissa Brown Sandy Butzel Emily Cagwin Virginia Candee and Mark Schreiber Bob and Beth Capstick Nick Carter Jay Ciccone, City Councilor Daphne Collins Marcia Cooper Jim Cote, City Councilor Bob and Marty Cowden Kitty Cox Deb Crossley, City Councilor Nancy and Bill Crowley Ruth and Bill Dain Vicki Danberg, City Councilor Susan Davidoff Doug Dickson Lucia Dolan Andreae Downs, City Councilor Bev and Tom Droz Engine 6 Laurel Farnsworth Shawn Fitzgibbons Jane Frantz Gloria Gavris Rob Gifford Nanci Ginty-Butler Fran Godine Linda Goetz Ellie Goldberg Ruth Goldman, School Committee Chair Diana Fisher Gomberg, School Committee Maria Scibelli Greenberg, City Councilor Becky Grossman, City Councilor Holly Gunner and Anne Chalmers Mike Halle Candace Havens Grey and Leslie Held Barbara Herson Ted Hess-Mahan, former City Councilor Susie Heyman Liz Hiser Mike Hoban Meg and Bill Holland Paul Holtzman Larissa Hordynsky David Kalis, Vice President Newton City Council Marian Knapp Diane and Steven Konowitz Henry Korman Marian Knapp Ken and Carol Krems Kate Craigney Krims |
Josh Krintzman, City Councilor
Curt Lamb Cheryl Lappin, City Councilor Anne and Bob Larner Marc Laredo, City Council President Frank Laski Jack Leader Alison Leary, City Councilor Ned and Patsy Leibensperger Arlene and Rick Levin Lois Levin Barbara and Keith Lietzke Rick Lipof, City Councilor Bart Lloyd Mary Beth Maisel Robin Maltz Eugenia Marcus, M.D. Chris Markiewicz, City Councilor Massachusetts Sierra Club Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (MWPC) Josephine McNeil Matthew Miller, School Committee Lisa Monahan and Andy Levine Joyce Moss Newton Teachers Association Brenda Noel, City Councilor Jim and Ann Marie O’Connell Laurie Palepu Susan and Marty Paley Sonia Parisca and Carlos Blanco Nathan Phillips Angela Pitter-Wright, former School Committee member Maria Plati Mark Poster Progressive Newton Jim and Sheila Purdy Bridget Ray-Canada, School Committee Marie Reilly John Rice, City Councilor Helen Rittenberg Pat and Jacki Rohan Dan Ruben Allison Sharma Cindy Shulak-Rome & Dan Rome Lynn Scheller Greg Schwartz, City Councilor Steve Seigel, School Committee Carol Ann Shea Anping Shen, School Committee Kathy Shields, School Committee John Sisson Claire Sokoloff Lucy Caldwell Stair Chris Steele Andrea Steenstrup Demie Stathoplos Doris Ann Sweet Charles Valentine Peter Vanderwarker Rachel Viscomi Voters for a Vibrant Newton Amy Vreeland Jay Walter Lynn Weissberg Ken Whittler Beth Wilkinson Catherine Willinger Norah Wylie Dr. Nancy Zollers |