 Letter: Our Collective FutureNearly two weeks have passed since the North Adams election and I continue ask what I could have done differently and ponder if it was all worth it.  Jennifer Macksey Makes History as North Adams First Woman MayorThe city's former treasurer will be the first woman to take the corner office and only the four mayor in more than 30 years.  One Incumbent Loses Seat in Pittsfield ElectionPeter Marchetti, Peter White, and Earl Persip III will return as at-large councilors but there was one upset with Karen Kalinowsky ousting incumbent Yuki Cohen.  Pittsfield Voters to Chose City Council, School Committee TuesdayVoters in Pittsfield will head to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new City Council and School Committee. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Letter: Look to Hope of Future, Not Ways of Past: Vote for BondI don't want North Adams to go back to what it was 12 years ago. I like knowing that when I see the city's mayor, despite the many pressures of their job, I'm going to be received with a warm handshake or embrace. I like knowing that if I've got some time and a means of being productive that I can engage in my hometown in whatever capacity I choose.  Letter: Macksey for MayorJennifer cares for her community, her voters, for everyone. She is kind and wonderful listener, she will absolutely be a great leader. She is a positive role model for all of us. She is exactly what our city needs for a better tomorrow.  North Adams Will Vote New Mayor, City Council on TuesdayMayor: The first woman mayor in the city's 126-year history will be inaugurated on Jan. 1, 2022. The two candidates vying to take that oath of office are Jennifer Macksey and Lynette Bond.  Letter: Bernard Endorses Bond for MayorAs a North Adams voter, and therefore as one of nearly 9,000 members of the "hiring committee" for our next mayor, I recommend Lynette Bond wholeheartedly for the top job in the city of North Adams.  Letter: Why I'm Voting for Jennifer Macksey for MayorWhen Jennifer announced her intention to run for mayor of the city of North Adams, I knew from that moment who I would be voting for.  Letter: Bond Will Be a Reliable Community LeaderI can see how volunteer work has influenced Lynette Bond as a person, and how it will shape her tenure as the next mayor of North Adams. Through her dedication as a foster parent, her time in the Peace Corps, and her intense dedication toward the Colegrove Park Elementary School project, she has proven to me that she will be a reliable community leader.  Letter: Macksey Is Best Candidate for MayorIt's clear that with all her knowledge in finance, education, and municipal government that Jennifer is the best candidate for mayor of the city of North Adams.  Letter: Bond Will Be the Mayor We DeserveLynette understands what it means to collaborate for everyone's benefit. She's a communicator, connector, manager, effective delegator, and community builder who works across lines of division to get it done.  Letter: Lynette Bond Is a Leader for the FutureTo me, elections mean hope. My hope with this mayoral election is that our first female mayor will bring fresh energy and ideas to the corner office and usher in a new era for North Adams.  Letter: Support Lynette Bond for the Future of North AdamsThat's why I'm supporting Lynette Bond for mayor. North Adams deserves leadership that keeps looking forward. We need leaders dedicated to finding solutions, investments, and innovations that will endure for the decades ahead.  Letter: Lynette Bond Represents ChangeAs an outsider who sees not only the potential but the current beauty in North Adams; as a small-business owner who understands the difficulty in thinking differently to live better; I encourage you to vote for Lynette Bond, the representative of change.  Letter: Lynette Bond Understands Community CommitmentHaving a heart of diversity, a background in community service and a mind for grants and new ways of thinking, Lynette is the way to go.  Letter: Retired Superintendent: Macksey Cares Deeply About the CityWhen difficult decisions arise, her deciding cursor has always been "do what's best for the people in North Adams."  Letter: Retired Fire Chief Supports Macksey for MayorWe need a mayor who cares about this city and the services that we provide and one who will set expectations and make sure that they are followed. We need Jennifer Macksey as the next mayor of the city of North Adams  Letter: Jennifer Macksey for MayorJennifer Macksey is quite simply the best mayoral candidate for North Adams.  Letter: Former Superintendent Backs Macksey for MayorI often referred to her as "Director of Everything." I confidently support her in becoming the next mayor of North Adams.  Letter: Bosley Endorses Bond as 'Most Qualified' for MayorWhile I know and like both candidates, this election has to be about who is most qualified for the tough tasks that face North Adams. I believe that Lynette Bond has shown the qualities and qualifications to be our choice.  Letter: Ivar Kronick Is Clear Choice for Pittsfield's Ward 2I am writing this to give my unqualified support to the candidacy of C. Ivar Kronick for the position of city councilor in Ward 2.  Letter: Macksey for Mayor: The Logical ChoiceI would like to encourage the residents of North Adams to vote for Jennifer Macksey for mayor of the city. She has been training and preparing for this job throughout her professional career.  Letter: Retired Police Chief Backs Macksey for MayorHaving known Jennifer for nearly 25 years, she has the integrity, intelligence, and strong municipal knowledge to "hit the ground running" on Jan. 1, 2022.  North Adams Mayoral Candidates Debate at MCLA ForumThis debate was sponsored by iBerkshires.com and the MCLA Political Science Club, and hosted by the MCLA. It was held at the Church Street Center and attracted a robust audience of more than 150 people. |
