Campaign News
Campaign News
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National Ice Cream Day
On Sunday, Amy was celebrating National Ice Cream Day with Tarik Lucas, Newton City Councilor. They supportied our local businesses Cabot's Ice Cream and Wally's Wicked Good.
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Waban Hill Reservoir
Amy enjoyed door knocking and getting a chance to catch a glimpse of the Waban Hill Reservoir which she supported as a city councilor.
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Celebrating Disability Pride
On Wednesday night, the Newton Free Library, Understanding our Differences, and the Newton Commission on Disability held a wonderful panel discussion to celebrate Disability Pride Month. The event commemorated the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and featured panelists Nyree Kibarian, Barbara Lischinsky, Jack Lovett, Nathan Persampieri, and Robert Solomon. Nathan said it best: “If you embrace diversity but leave out disabilities, you’re doing it wrong.”
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Shopping Local
Amy has really been enjoying the local farmers markets on Tuesdays 1:30-6 at Cold Spring Park, and on Saturdays 9:30-12:30 at Newton North! The local vendors have so much fresh produce, fish, international foods, and more.
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A Major Endorsement!
Amy was enthusiastically endorsed by Steve Grossman, Former State Treasurer and Dr. Barbara W. Grossman of Tufts University. "With her demonstrated effectiveness as a City Councilor and her history of providing outstanding constituent services, Amy will be the best possible successor to Representative Kay Khan." See our endorsements page for a complete list of elected, former elected, and community endorsers.
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Happy Fourth!
In the afternoon and evening, Amy enjoyed the 4th of July festivities at Albemarle Field. She appreciated the opportunity to talk with so many Newton residents about the important issues we are facing.
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Happy Fourth!
Amy spent her 4th of July morning volunteering at the ice cream table at the Newton Centre playground.
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Meet and Greet
Thank you so much to School Committee member Anping Shen and his wife Shixin Mao for hosting a wonderful meet-and-greet on June 22! Amy really enjoyed meeting with members of the AAPI community.
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Climate Forum
Amy was honored to participate in the State Representative Candidate Forum on Climate and Environment on June 21 sponsored by Green Newton, Newton Mothers Out Front, and 350 Mass. She shared the ways she plans to take bold and aggressive action to combat the climate crisis. Click for more information.
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Celebration of Queer Culture
On Saturday, June 15, Amy attended the Celebration of Queer Culture at City Hall, a youth-focused celebration of Pride highlighting queer history, art, music, and intersectionality. The event was created by high schoolers Rhiannon Esposito and Julia Dun Rappaport, and featured an incredible student panel on intersectionality.
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Cabot Fair
On June 15, Amy had a wonderful time at Cabot Fair! Cabot Elementary School was taken over by rides, games, a yard sale, and even a petting zoo.
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Juneteenth Celebration
Amy enjoyed a beautiful day at the Juneteenth Celebration at the Hyde Community Center on June 15. The event celebrated African-American heritage and culture through food trucks, music, shopping from local Black-owned businesses, and even a headline performance from the Myrtle Baptist Church Choir!
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Amy attends Annual Flag Day Ceremony
Rain didn’t stop the Annual Flag Day Ceremony sponsored by the Newton-Brookline MA Elks #1327 with Veterans Service Agent Seth Bai and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.
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Lincoln-Eliot Topping Off Ceremony
On June 12, Amy attended the Lincoln-Eliot Topping Off Ceremony. Attendees signed the last steel beam to be added to the building. Amy is grateful to everyone who played a part in this project!
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Fire Department Memorial Service
On June 9, Amy joined the Newton Fire Department in honoring eight former Newton firefighters who died this year. She is grateful for their service.
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20th Anniversary of Marriage Equality
Happy Pride Month! Amy celebrated Pride and the 20th Anniversary of Marriage Equality at the annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at Newton City Hall on June 4.
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Green Newton’s Sustainable Street Tour
On June 2, Amy Stopped by Green Newton’s Sustainable Street Tour and met with energy coaches and homeowners discussing great ways to make my home energy efficient!
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Nonantum Village Day
Amy had a great time on June 2 at Nonantum Village Day - Terry Sauro honored Joe Prestejohn and Susan Paley for their outstanding community service and enjoyed seeing many old and new friends and dancing to the Beatles!.
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Celebrating Newton’s 150th Birthday
On June 2, families gathered to celebrate Newton’s 150th birthday with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Newton Fire Department with the help of Joe Prestejohn, and several Newton City Councilors.
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Newton Police Officer Memorial Service
On June 2, Amy attended a very moving memorial service honoring our Newton Police Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and those who recently departed. Following the memorial service, the Newton Police Memorial Association awarded scholarships to graduating high school students.
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Remembering Newton Veterans
On Sunday, May 26, Amy was honored to participate in services remembering Newton veterans who served to protect and defend our freedom.
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Memorial Day Parade
Amy enjoyed seeing so many people honoring our veterans at the Memorial Day parade on Sunday, May 26.
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Governor Healey
On May 24, Amy enjoyed listening to Governor Healey speak to environmentalists last night about the Administration’s work to combat climate change.
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Waban Village Day
It was great catching up with friends and neighbors at Waban Village Day.
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Amy takes part in ATASK 5K
On Saturday, May 16, Amy joined the Organization of Chinese Americans - Asian Pacific American Advocates - NE team to support the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) at its annual 5K in South Boston. ATASK is a leader in empowering Asian survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
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CAAN Forum
Amy was honored to take part in the Chinese American Association of Newton’s (CAAN) Candidate Forum on Wednesday, May 15. During the event, she had the opportunity to listen to the concerns that are most important to our Asian American residents, ranging from education and environmental issues to the empowerment of the AAPI community.
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AAPI Heritage Festival
On May 10, Amy participated in Newton's 1st annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival. She challenged attendees to remember the sacrifices and contributions Asian Americans have made to our nation.
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Understanding Our Differences Benefit
On May 9, Amy attended the UOD event, Moving Forward Together, where she spent time with UOD honoree Susan Paley and Jeff Herrmann. She also connected with Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and Barb Day.
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Cabot Park Village
On May 9, Amy met with seniors at Cabot Park Village, where she spoke to their concerns about housing, public transit, criminal justice reform, and retiree benefits.
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Newton Serves
On May 5, Amy helped residents clean up Bullough's Pond.
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AAPI month activities
Amy joined members of the New England Chinese American Alliance's relay marathon run to help celebrate the AAPI Month.
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Kickoff to AAPI month
To kick off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Amy attended the Asian American Commission's annual Unity Dinner held at UMASS Boston.
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Amy has been endorsed!
State Treasurer Deb Goldberg added to Amy's list of endorsers! Check out the complete list of her endorsers here.
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Amy endorsed again!
Amy was publically endorsed by retired officer Lieutenant Bruce Apotheker and former Ward 6 Councilor John Rice.
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Officially on the Ballot
As of April 9, 2024, and thanks to our community members' support, Amy is officially on the ballot for the 13th Middlesex District for State Representative.
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Amy was endorsed by Marian Mandell
Amy visits with 90-year-old endorser Marian Mandell on her birthday.
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Youth Engagement
Amy visits with BSA Troop 182G to engage the youth in the political process.
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Interfaith Ramadan Event
Newton’s Muslim residents hosted a community-wide interfaith Ramadan event, for the first time in the City's history, to celebrate mulit-culturalism and strengthen bonds of friendship citywide. Amy was honored to attend.
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Kickoff Party!
We had a lovely kickoff party!
Where: Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro, 442 Lexington St
When: Saturday, March 23, 2:30-4:00PM
What: Bring yourself and some registered Newton voter friends! Click the picture to register.
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Dems Brunch
On Sunday, March 10, Amy spoke at the annual Newton and Brookline Democratic City Committee brunch. Federal, state, and local elected officials came together to unify the party for the upcoming presidential election.
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Amy is collecting signatures!
It's official - Amy has pulled nomination papers and is off gathering signatures for her run as a candidate for State Representative of the 11th Middlesex District!