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Endorsements
Written Testimonials
"During all the years I have interacted with GL in her leadership roles in Northampton, I have been impressed with her equanimity when the public discourse gets heated, her commitment to hearing all sides of an issue, her passion for transparent and inclusive decision-making, and her love for our city.
GL has my full support. We need her open heart and competent leadership now, we need her knowledge of Northampton and her experience with our system of governance, we need her balanced and collaborative approach to solving the problems that currently face our city."
-Rev. Dr. Andrea Ayvazian, Associate Pastor at Alden Baptist Church, Founder and Director of the Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership
“Stephanie Pouliot, Ward 4 ResidentI have witnessed firsthand her intelligence, energy, creative problem solving, hard work, collaborative approach, compassion, empathetic listening skills, open mind, kindness and good humor. When I pair all of these attributes with Gina-Louise’s depth of experience in local government and community affairs, I easily conclude that Gina-Louise is the person who I want navigating Northampton and its residents through these uncertain and challenging times.
Read Stephanie's full opinion letter in the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
“Jo Comerford, Massachusetts State Senator“GL shows up, listens to everyone, brings people together, and gets things done. She has my vote.”
“Susan Wright, Former Northampton Finance DirectorGina-Louise is the mayor candidate best prepared to maintain Northampton's AAA bond rating. As City Council Finance Committee chair, she has shown her ability to responsibly manage Northampton's $120 million budget. She has my full confidence.
“Tsultrem Kunsang, Ward 6 ResidentI'm a Tibetan American living in Florence. I support Gina-Louise Sciarra for the Mayor of Northampton because of her years of experience in the public office and more importantly her empathetic self.
“Heidi Haas, Ward 5 ResidentGL listens intently so she can respond thoughtfully.
“Jonathan & Ellie Lash, Ward 4 ResidentsShe's the right person at the right time! She'll make a positive difference for our community.
“Julia Chevan, Ward 7 Resident, Member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Member of the Community Preservation CommitteeGina-Louise Sciarra...has the integrity and the experience to be an effective mayor. Gina-Louise understands the major issues the city faces. At City Council meetings I’ve seen evidence that she listens and carefully considers all the angles and impacts of the decisions made.
Read Julia's full opinion letter in the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
“Annie Link, Ward 1 ResidentGina-Louise is very approachable and eager to have conversations about concerns and policies that matter to our community. As a member of First Churches, I am grateful for the work she did years ago as the Capital Campaign Manager in raising over $2 million to repair the severe damage to our historic sanctuary when the roof collapsed.
I am convinced that Gina-Louise would be a terrific mayor!
Read Annie's full opinion letter in the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
“Meriel Phelan, Northampton High School StudentAs a senior in the Northampton school district it is important to me teens of Northampton are heard and listened to. Too often does it seem like our voice is not considered as a valid view due to our age. I believe GL will work to ensure all members of our community are heard and will work towards ensuring our government is representative of all members of our community, including the younger ones.
-Rev. Dr. Peter Ives, retired pastor of First Churches, Northampton, Theologian in Residence of the Haydenville Congregational Church, co-host of WHMP radio program, “The Rev and The Rabbi.” & Jenny Fleming Ives, CNMW and Clinician at Tapestry
"At this time when many people feel our city is facing a multitude of crucial and important social justice issues and concerns, I feel confident that Gina-Louise will devote herself to bringing our city together and manage it well. She understands that Northampton has been historically, and still is, one of the United States’ great small cities."
Read Peter & Jenny's full opinion letter in the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
List of Supporters
Joan Abdul-Rasool
MJ Adams
Norma Adler
Gwen Agna
N Norma Akamatsu
Kate Aleo
Michael Aleo
Jude Almeida
Gina Ayvazian
Lee Badgett
Gregory Baker
Rachel Baker
Susan Balaban
Marge Barnett
Pauline Bassett
Don Baumer
Polly Baumer
Wendy Berg
Hanni Beyer Lee
Maggie Bittel
David Bloomberg
Laura Bogart
Bob Boulrice
Gretchen Browne-Courage
Karen Browne-Courage
Jennifer Brunton
Caroline Burgess
Marcia Burick
Elizabeth Burnworth
Seth Cable
Summer Cable
Matilda Cantwell
Margi Caplan
Kate Cardoso
John Carmody
Margaret Carsley
Lisa Clauson
Alex Cohen
Joseph Cohen
Jo Comerford
Kevin Cox
Sallie Deans Lake
Toni Doherty
Candace Drimmer
Gary Drimmer
Lauren Duffy
Christine Dutton
Marissa Elkins
Eugene Ferrari
Kaitlyn Ferrari
Jane Fleishman
Josh Frankenstein
Elliot Fratkin
John Frey
Melissa Frydlo
Penny Geis
Marian Geller
Kim Gerould
Alex Ghiselin
Penny Gill
Nancy Goldstein
Alfred Griggs
Sally Griggs
Heidi Haas
Richard Hart
Alice Hearst
K Hellman
Ann Hennessey
Karen Hodges
David Hoose
Will Hopper
Jack Hornor
Roberto Irizarry
Alex Jarrett
Catherine Jennings
Michael Kane
Ricki Kantrowitz
Frederick Kass
Jessye Kass
Alan Katz
Maryann Kelly
Mia Kim Sullivan
Michael Klare
Tsultrem Kunsang
City Councilor Marianne LaBarge
Kerry LaBounty
Kevin Lake
Cynthia Langley
Meg Largey
Ellie Lash
Jonathan Lash
Lida Lewis
Francis Lin
Lilly Lombard
Michael Longley
John Loveless
Christopher Lucas
Peggy Lucey
Patrick Mahoney
Christina Maxwell
Matthew Maxwell
Thomas Mccormick
Jenifer Mckenna
Donna Meller
Yelena Mikich
Margaret Miller
Sarah Mochak
Karl Moore
Katherine Moos
Stanley Moulton
Elizabeth Mullin
Beth Myers
Gwen Nabad
David Narkewicz
Martha Nathan
Wendy Newton
Gina Nortonsmith
Heidi Nortonsmith
Adam Novitt
Priscilla Novitt
Shauneen O'Donnell Kocot
Jaime Olander
Pete Olsen
Traci Olsen
Debby Pastrich-Klemer
Kate Pastrich-Klemer
Meriel Phelan
Stephen Platt
Emily Quintana
Jeffrey K. Rankin
Robert Reckman
Valerie Reiss
Marilyn Richards
Alyssa Richardson
Michael Romanovitch
Karen Rowe
Carolyn Sailer
Maureen Scanlon
Anisa Schardl
Barbara Scher
Bill Scher
Macci Schmidt
Maureen Senn-McNally
Molly Senn-McNally
Michelle Serra
Tish Serrani
Rebecca Shaw
Naomi Shulman
Robin Silva
Elizabeth Silver
Rachel Simmons
Grace Simonette
Rachel Simpson
Ron Skinn
Sarah Smith
Elizabeth Solomon
Barbara Solow
Helen Spiegel Lee
Steven Stander
Jon Steinberg
Jill Stern
Joan Tabachnick
Jennifer Taub
John Thorpe
Susan Torrey
Linda Tropp
Jonathan Tucker
Jaz Tupelo
Marian VanArsdell
Marcel Walters
Dale West
Katy Wight
Megan Wolf
Kim Wolfson
Jonathan Wright
Meg Wright
Robyn Wynn
Natasha Yakovlev
I am so appreciative of your support!
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-GL