 VVN supports candidates who want Newton to be an open, welcoming and vibrant city where people from all backgrounds can live.
We want walkable village centers and a range of housing options that will allow older neighbors to downsize here and will attract the younger generation that is missing from our community. We believe that well-planned 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. At Large Councilor Races. (All of Newton can vote for these candidates.) Deborah Crossley Ward 5 At Large Andreae Downs Ward 5 At Large Alicia Bowman Ward 6 At Large Vicki Danberg Ward 6 At Large Ward Councilor Races (You must live in the ward, to vote for these candidates.) Dan Gaynor Ward 2 Doris Ann Sweet Ward 4 Martha Bixby Ward 6 Holly Ryan Ward 8 Based on their responses to the VVN questionnaire, the Steering Committee voted unanimously to endorse these candidates. Here are the links to their responses: Crossley, Downs, Bowman, Danberg, Gaynor, Sweet, Bixby, and Ryan.  Voters for a Vibrant Newton announces its endorsements for the September 12 preliminary elections for City Council. Based on their responses to its questionnaire, the Steering Committee of VVN voted unanimously to endorse Dan Gaynor for Ward 2 Councilor and Martha Bixby for Ward 6 Councilor. Both positions are being contested in 3-way races after incumbents decided not to stand for reelection.
Gaynor and Bixby provided answers consistent with the mission of the Voters for a Vibrant Newton PAC to keep Newton an open, welcoming city with vibrant village centers, environmentally sustainable living and a solid fiscal footing. Their full responses to the questionnaire can be found here: Gaynor; Bixby. Click here to find out more about Dan Gaynor. Click here to find out more about Martha Bixby Voters for a Vibrant Newton plans to make endorsements in additional contested City Council races prior to the November 7 election. |
