"As a parent of children in the Newton Public Schools, we feel many of our local elected officials simply ignore our concerns. Concerns around learning, deteriorating parks and playing fields, and traffic. I know Rena and she will listen to us. She has a track record of championing residents’ issues and will represent our priorities."
Endorsements
We are strongly supportingRena Getz Escudero
Rena Getz Escudero
Dozens of local leaders and residents are standing together!
John Oliver
John Oliver
Ward 1 city councilor at-large
Ward 1 city councilor at-large
Tarik Lucas
Tarik Lucas
Ward 2 City Councilor At-Large
Ward 2 City Councilor At-Large
Pam Wright
Pam Wright
Ward 3 City Councilor At-Large
Ward 3 City Councilor At-Large
Lenny Gentile
Lenny Gentile
Ward 4 City Councilor At-Large
Ward 4 City Councilor At-Large
Chris Markiewicz
Chris Markiewicz
Ward 4 City Councilor
Ward 4 City Councilor
Marc Laredo
Marc Laredo
Ward 7 City Councilor At-large
Ward 7 City Councilor At-large
Julia Malakie
Julia Malakie
Ward 3 City Councilor
Ward 3 City Councilor
Paul Levy
Paul Levy
Ward 6 School Committee member
Ward 6 School Committee member
Dick Blazar
Dick Blazar
Former Ward 6 City Councilor
Former Ward 6 City Councilor
George Mansfield
George Mansfield
Former Ward 6 City Councilor
Former Ward 6 City Councilor
Jay Harney
Jay Harney
Former ward 4 City Councilor
Former ward 4 City Councilor
Peter F. Harrington
Peter F. Harrington
former state representative
former state representative
"I’ve found Rena Getz to be both supportive of the Newton Public Schools and interested in promoting a more collaborative approach."
"As a fellow Latina and longtime Newton resident, I am excited to support Rena as she campaigns to be elected a Newton City Councilor, for she would be the first Latina woman in this role. If Newton wishes to be a more welcoming and diverse community, I believe electing Rena would be a step towards supporting these goals."
“Rena Getz embodies what a City Councilor’s priority should be: a tireless fighter for the constituents they were elected to represent, not the next office. Her leadership on zoning, transit, the environment, and fiscal responsibility is exactly what the city of Newton needs. Rena is extremely approachable, down to Earth, very knowledgeable in all matters Newton, and has proven over time to be a voice and friend of the City and its Villages.”
“I’ve known Rena for many years. Rena will bring both a strong village voice and her equally strong citywide experiences to the City Council. She would come into office with her own deep institutional knowledge. This is a unique and potent combination of skills that makes her well qualified and will serve the City in good stead.”
"Rena knows more about development, zoning laws, historic preservation, open space, the environment, city finances and our local government than most people in Newton, and that includes many currently on the city council.
I know I can depend on her to cast her votes to keep our villages safe and healthy"
“I support Rena Getz for City Council because she is a strong advocate for housing and transportation equity, environmental stewardship, and keeping Newton the beautiful city that it is. Rena will respect the viewpoints of her constituents and is well suited to represent all of us as we tackle the challenges that face Newton.
As a long-serving Neighborhood Area Councilor, I appreciate Rena’s abilities to express the viewpoints of her constituents and develop sound recommendations. Whether you’re a long time Newton resident, a family with kids in the Newton schools, or a young person just getting to know our City, Rena Getz will be YOUR City Councilor!”
“I have known Rena as a fellow Ward 5 Neighborhood Area Councilor, she has always been a strong advocate for the residents of Newton. Rena is compassionate, smart and always wanting to learn from those around her.
With her strong interest in improving the lives of everyday citizens, from the young to the old, Rena will prioritize upgrading parks and fields for our youth and opportunities and outreach for our seniors. I have full confidence as our next At-Large City Councilor from Ward 5, Rena will vote with full consideration of the best interest of her community.”
“We know Rena from her work with our beloved former Ward 5 Councilor Brian Yates and we have full confidence Rena will uphold Brian’s priorities and values for all of our Villages. We fully support Rena’s candidacy for our next Councilor At-Large from Ward 5.”
"Rena’s advocacy has helped me to understand that preservation isn’t just saving old buildings. It’s saving ourselves, our history. By passing on to future generations what past generations have given to us, we become stewards also of the lives and stories that have inhabited the places we protect. Blending their histories with our hopes for the future, we preserve a landscape we will be proud to leave to our children."
Elected Officials
Elected Officials
John Oliver, Ward 1 City Councilor At-Large
Tarik Lucas, Ward 2 City Councilor At-Large
Pam Wright, Ward 3 City Councilor At-Large
Christopher Markiewicz, Ward 4 City Councilor
Marc Laredo, Ward 7 City Councilor At-Large
Julia Malakie, Ward 3 City Councilor
Lenny Gentile, Ward 4 City Councilor At-Large
Former Elected Officials
Former Elected Officials
Peter F. Harrington, Former State Representative
Dick Blazar, Former Ward 6 City Councilor
George Mansfield, Former Ward 6 City Councilor
Jay Harney, Former Ward 4 City Councilor
John Stewart, Former Ward 4 City Councilor
Newton Highlands Area Council
Newton Highlands Area Council
Srdjan Nedeljkovic, Secretary
Groot Gregory, Treasurer
Barbara Darnell, Councilor
Robert Fizek, Councilor
Larry Rosenberg, Councilor
Amy Wayne, Councilor
Bob Burke, Former Councilor
Newtonville Area Council
Newtonville Area Council
Jennifer Bentley, President
Carolyn Jacoby Gabbay, Secretary
Dana D’Agostino, Treasurer
Peter Bruce, Former President
Susan Reisler, Former Councilor
Newton Upper Falls Area Council
Newton Upper Falls Area Council
Jeff Riklin, President
Jay Werb, Treasurer
Julie Irish, Councilor
Matt Lai, Councilor
Jack Neville, Councilor
Anil Adyanthaya, former President
Susan Huffman, former Treasurer
Waban Area Council
Waban Area Council
Megan Meirav, Vice President
Dinah Bodkin, Councilor
Isabelle Albeck, Treasurer
Sallee Lipshutz, Councilor
Drake McCabe, Secretary
Chris Pitts, Councilor
Sumukh Tendulkar, Councilor
Community Leaders
Community Leaders
Carolyn Kraft, Friends of Kennard Park
Joan McGrath, Ward 4 Democratic Committee Vice Chair
John Mordes, President, Friends of Hemlock Gorge
Pamela Burton, Village of Oak Hill Neighborhood Newsletter, Founder
Terry Sauro, Nonantum Neighborhood Association Chair
Melissa Brown, Protect Newton Trees
Community Members
Community Members
Joseph Albeck
Fred Arnstein
Paulette Balin
Diomid Bashkinov
Mary Lee Belleville
Jennifer Bentley
Debra Berenbaum
Randy Block
Chris Bould
Eve Bould
Diane Brophy
Amalie Brown
Barbara Brustowicz
Robert Brustowicz
Joanne Burke
Magda Chavez
Carol Clarke
Alan Cody
Lauren Comando
Geralyn Coticone
Monica Crowley
Paul Crowley
Karen Day
Matt Day
Rose Day
Peter Dimond
Barbara Epstein
Stephen Farrell
Nancy Finn
Ellen Fitzpatrick
Laura Foote
Cheryl Forte
Simon French
Jeffrey Freudberg
Mark Friedman
Solomon A. Gabbay
Bryan Gary
Lisa Gordon
Timothy Grieser
Dr. Nobuhiko Hata
Richard Heald
Robin Healey
Marc Hershman
Nancy Honig
John Houston-Read
Kathy Houston-Read
Julie Irish
Sachiko Isihara
Qingli Jiang
Peter Kalil
Suzanne Kalil
Megan Meirav
Deb Karl
Ellen Katz
Bob Kavanagh
Carole Kavanagh
John Koot
Katherine Kotik
Kathleen Kouril Grieser
Alan Kovacs
Matt Lai
Nick Lararis
Community Members Continued
Community Members Continued
Lynne LeBlanc
Maria Leo
Henry Lerner
David Lewis
Nelson Lipshutz
Dick Lockwood
Rosa Lockwood
Brenda Loew
Dennis Maguire
Judy Mannix
Nancy Mazzapica
Udi Meirav
Amanda Michel
Brad Michel
John Mordes
Nancy D. Morrison
Judy Neville
Terri Noyes
Agnes Olshansky
Jim Pacheco
Rich Paisner
David Patterson
Alfreda Piecuch
Jack Prior
Diane Pruente
Patricia Riggin
Stephanie Racin
Bill Roesner
Ann Rosenberg
Howard Rosenof
Jane Rosenof
Debra Salloway
Sharon Sasanow
Annette Seaward
Karen Sherman
Peter Simon
Amanda Stauffer Parks
Janet Sterman
Carol Summers
Joseph Sypek
Sumukh Tendulkar
Andrea Tishman
Carol Todreas
Neil Todreas
Justin Traxler
Susan Waldman
Margaret Ward
Ellen Weinberger
Evan Weststrate
Patrice Weststrate
Ann Wilcox
Sarah Wilcox
Terry Williams
Sande Young
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