2019 Endorsement Organizations
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"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
“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
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 Marion and Eric Golin Maria Scibelli Greenberg, 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 Josh Krintzman, City Councilor 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 Lipsett Chris Markiewicz, City Councilor Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (MWPC) Lisa Monahan and Andy Levine Joyce Moss 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 Emily Prenner, School Committee 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 John Sisson Claire Sokoloff Kim Spencer Lucy Caldwell Stair Chris Steele Andrea Steenstrup Tim and Michelle Techler Voters for a Vibrant Newton Lynn Weissberg Norah Wylie |