Here is a YouTube video of the complete 11/9/11 meeting of Northampton’s Special Act Charter Drafting Committee followed by the meeting agenda. This video was recorded by Emily Odgers. There will be a public forum on November 15, 6:30pm in City Council Chambers. If you want to advocate for changing the power of the mayor, […]
Campaign Finance Reports for Adams-Pullan, Misa, Spector
Here are the recently submitted campaign finance reports for city council candidates Mari-Jon Adams-Pullan (seeking an at-large seat), Jackie Misa (challenging Ward 2 incumbent Paul Spector), and Paul Spector. Mari-Jon Adams-Pullan Campaign Finance Report 2011-11 Jacquelyn Misa Campaign Finance Report 2011-11 Paul Spector Campaign Finance Report 2011-11 See also: Campaign Finance Reports: Bardsley, Narkewicz, Adams, […]
LA Times: “A hard road for the poor in need of cars”
This article in the November 3 Los Angeles Times underscores the benefits of having a car: A hard road for the poor in need of cars For more than a century, efforts to help the disadvantaged have focused on education, healthcare, nutrition and housing. Almost nothing has been done to help the working poor afford […]
Video: Mayoral Forum for the LGBT Community
Here is a YouTube video of the complete Mayoral Forum for the LGBT Community held on 10/29/11 at The State Room, 35 State Street in Northampton. Click for the press release announcing the event. This recording was made by Emily Odgers. See also: The Rainbow Times: “Northampton’s Mayoral debate for the LGBT community offered important […]
Video: Debate on Community Preservation Act
Here is a YouTube video of the complete 11/3/11 debate on the Community Preservation Act sponsored by Paradise City Forum (see flyer). This video was recorded by Adam Cohen. Below are two short excerpts from the debate. CPA critic Jesus Leyva expresses concern that if property is conserved in a way that removes it from the tax […]
Videos: Candidates Forum Sponsored by Casa Latina and Families with Power
Here are YouTube videos from the 11/2/11 forum sponsored by Casa Latina and Families with Power. Mayoral candidates Michael Bardsley and David Narkewicz were followed by the candidates for City Councilor At-Large: Jesse Adams, Mari-Jon Adams-Pullan, Bill Dwight and Michael Janik. These videos were recorded by Adam Cohen. Among concerns raised during the evening was […]
Video: Daily Hampshire Gazette Mayoral Forum
Here is a YouTube video of the complete Daily Hampshire Gazette Mayoral Forum that took place on November 1, followed by the forum program. This video was recorded by Adam Cohen. Daily Hampshire Gazette Mayoral Forum Program – November 1, 2011 See also: Gazette: “Northampton mayoral candidates raise nearly $75,000” Campaign Finance Reports: Bardsley, Narkewicz, […]
Campaign Finance Reports: Bardsley, Narkewicz, Adams, Dwight, Janik
Here are campaign finance reports released this week to date from the Northampton City Clerk’s office. Release of the report for City Councilor At-Large candidate Mari-Jon Adams-Pullan is still pending. Michael Bardsley Campaign Finance Report – November 2011 David Narkewicz Campaign Finance Report – November 2011 Jesse Adams Campaign Finance Report – November 2011 William […]
Video: Special Act Charter Drafting Committee, 10/26/11
Here is a YouTube video of the complete 10/26/11 meeting of Northampton’s Special Act Charter Drafting Committee. This recording was made by Lachlan Ziegler. The committee will hold a public forum on November 15 at 6:30pm in City Council Chambers. See details. Meeting agenda: Public Comment School Governance and Other Elected Officials Deliberate and […]
Video: Councilor David Murphy Updates Ward 5; Landfill Discussed
Here is a YouTube video of a 10/25/11 community meeting hosted by Ward 5 City Councilor David Murphy, plus an excerpt where attendees discuss the issue of landfill expansion. This meeting was recorded by Emily Odgers. Emily is the daughter of Mimi Odgers, a founder of Water Not Waste. David Murphy: “Essentially, my perspective is, […]