A city is composed of many varied groups with sometimes common and sometimes different — but all legitimate — needs. These sectors include single people, families with young children, students, teachers, teenagers, senior citizens, people with disabilities, city employees, business owners, school communities, neighborhoods and visitors. It is the responsibility of elected representatives to acknowledge and value all of those perspectives.
Understanding that compromise is part of civic life, Laurie will work with other elected leaders seeking to balance the needs of different groups and institutions within our city in the context of the common good. She has the experience, temperament and knowledge of how municipal government works to make an effective, trusted council member who will work cooperatively with others to move our city forward.
If you are committed to a thoughtful, respectful, and collaborative Northampton that cares for its people and its place, and gets things done, please contribute to support Laurie's candidacy.