“Outside of Ward 5, I'm supporting Gwen Nabad for Ward 1 Councilor. Gwen Nabad brings a passion for housing, climate and education, fighting for equity in all areas. She's lived at different times in her life as a homeowner, renter and public housing resident, helped start community gardens, volunteered regularly with Grow Food Northampton, and raised children with special needs in the public schools. She brings municipal experience as chair of the Northampton Housing Partnership, and understands the realities of municipal budgeting. I trust her to balance residents' needs in tough financial times.”
~ Incumbent City Council President, Alex Jarrett
Gwen has led a very interesting life. Raising 3 kids as a single mom, running her own business, experiencing houselessness and navigating the public housing system, returning to school and graduating from Hampshire while serving as the non-traditional rep on student government. Served on Select Committee to Study Barriers to Service (with me). Chairs the Northampton Housing Partnership. COMPASSION, LIVED EXPERIENCE, CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
“I am endorsing Gwen Nabad to succeed me as Ward 1 city councilor because she is the only candidate with experience in Northampton municipal government who will bring a unique voice to the City Council and an understanding of the wide range of services required to meet the needs of vulnerable residents.
I urge you to join me in voting for Gwen in the preliminary election Sept. 16 and the general election Nov. 4.
Gwen stands for equity and a holistic approach to closing inequality gaps in housing, public education and responding to the climate crisis.
As chair of the Northampton Housing Partnership, Gwen understands the need to add housing at all income levels, while paying particular attention to providing for lower-income and working families, seniors and people with disabilities.
Gwen is a long-time renter in subsidized housing and the parent of children who received special education services in the public schools. She is active in Grow Food Northampton and a member of the Northampton Survival Center's client advisory committee.
As a result of those experiences, Gwen is a strong advocate for tenants' rights; sustainable, inclusive schools; climate justice; and food security.
Gwen will listen to all her constituents and consider the needs of the entire city while bringing an independent voice to the City Council.”
~ Incumbent City Councilor for Ward 1, Stanley Moulton
Other endorsements
Leigh Graham: Vote Gwen Nabad for Ward 1 City Council on September 16;
Stanley Moulton: A most consequential municipal election - Daily Hampshire Gazette;
Dynasty Macario: Gwen Nabad for Ward 1 city councilor - Daily Hampshire Gazette;
Cheryl L. Cardinale: Gwen Nbad for Ward 1 city councilor - Daily Hampshire Gazette;
Dennis Bidwell: Candidates who support our city - Daily Hampshire Gazette
Gwen Agna, Retired Principal, Jackson Street School:
“I know Gwen from her work in and relationships with many of the underrepresented, underserved, and often unknown residents of Northampton. Gwen has the lived experience of these folks and pledges to bring their voices to the table, in regard to housing, schools, and the climate and environment. Her background and commitment will translate to action and change in communities that are not often directly addressed.”
(Unpublished letter to the editor, Daily Hampshire Gazette)
Marissa Elkins, City Councilor At-Large:
“I hope that Wards 1 and 5 will send Gwen Nabad and Aline Davis, respectively, to the City Council and that Wards 6 and 7 will return Marianne LaBarge and Council Vice President Rachel Maiore. All are proven, dedicated community leaders with decades of civic service among them.”