Amy Sangiolo for State Representative

I have a long track record of accomplishment from 20 years serving you on the Newton City Council on everything from environmental protection to affordable housing to transparency in government to constituent services. I ask for your vote on September 3 so that I may continue to serve you!

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<h2>My Background</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/b260b02b-f427-4e9c-80c1-96d4a925070d/6f7c32ba-eecb-4c01-a675-7914e2390375/6f7c32ba-eecb-4c01-a675-7914e2390375.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=18%2C30%2C1139%2C853&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed"><h4>I was born and raised in northern New Jersey just outside of New York City. My mother, Yuriko, was a Japanese immigrant, and my father, George, was a Chinese-American US Air Force veteran who, despite not having a college degree, became a Corporate Controller at Chase Manhattan Bank.​</h4>I attended public high school while also earning a pre-college degree from the Juilliard School of Music. I graduated from Barnard College, majoring in Political Science, worked as a legal assistant, and then went on to Rutgers Law School. I developed a passion and interest in environmental law after participating in an externship program with the Sierra Club in San Francisco.After graduation, I worked at the Container Recycling Institute, tracking statewide Bottle Bill efforts, and the National Wildlife Federation, successfully lobbying for a Flood Insurance Reform Bill championed by U.S. Senator John Kerry.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/b260b02b-f427-4e9c-80c1-96d4a925070d/22cafd4b-bea7-42d2-a73e-6c1d7d2ca53f/22cafd4b-bea7-42d2-a73e-6c1d7d2ca53f.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1047%2C735&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">In 1995, my husband John and I moved to Newton, where we raised our three children: George, Midori, and Joseph. Like many people, we were attracted by Newton’s excellent school system and close proximity to Boston.<h4>I ran for the then-called Board of Aldermen in 1997 against a longtime incumbent (and won on a recount by 12 votes) on a platform of transparency, accountability, and constituent service, and served for ten terms (20 years).</h4>I am proud to have played a leading role in environmental protection, affordable housing, and other progressive issues.​In addition,&nbsp; I volunteered with immigration advocates, representing disabled individuals seeking waivers on their citizenship applications and monitoring children held in a detention center at the California border. I have been active with many local community organizations, and currently serve on the Dow Fund (which provides assistance for legal service providers in the Asian community) and OCA-APAA-NE (which provides mentorship and scholarships for Asian American Youth).In 2015, as part of my service as a Councilor, I began a weekly email newsletter to keep Newton residents informed about government meetings. This continued until April 2022, when I co-founded <a href="https://figcitynews.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="wixui-rich-text__text">Fig City News</a>, which has rapidly become Newton residents' go-to news source.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/b260b02b-f427-4e9c-80c1-96d4a925070d/485b54e1-1ccb-4f11-9291-5d4bf21842be/623a48d0-4fe5-4274-8bf0-61809d7ee5b3.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=15&amp;con=40&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=-29&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C3072&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed"><h4>I am currently working at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, providing assistance to individuals and families facing eviction and foreclosure and directing them to resources to help keep them housed.</h4>I share my background with you so that you can see I have spent my career serving the public interest and advocating for a healthier environment, for individuals with disabilities, for immigrant children, for access to safe and affordable housing, and on behalf of the residents of Newton. I ask for your vote so that I can continue to be your advocate in the Massachusetts State House as the next State Representative from the 11th Middlesex District!

As your city councilor for 20 years, I led on issues that matter to YOU: affordable housing, protecting our environment, investing in our schools, and providing excellent constituent services. We need a partner in the State House who will advocate for the issues that matter to Newton residents.

<h3>Fighting for Our Community</h3>These are some of the top issues our campaign is focused on. Learn more about our issues <a href="/issues" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

Our Campaign’s Top Issues

<h3>Addressing the Climate Crisis </h3>Climate change is an existential crisis threatening all that we hold dear, including the very livability of our planet. The state legislature has passed important legislation regarding climate change, but there is much more we can and must do. There are two primary areas for climate action:&nbsp; 1) climate mitigation, which means reducing the causes of climate change, especially the burning of fossil fuels; and&nbsp; 2) climate adaptation, which means protecting people and property and natural systems from the impacts of climate change that are already here. We must act boldly on both. Climate MitigationThe City of Newton has taken many steps to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, such as investing in energy efficiency and solar and heat pumps for our municipal and school buildings, switching our sedan fleet to EVs, and implementing Newton Power Choice. But to truly meet the urgency of the moment and reach the state goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, we must do much more, and we must have a partner on Beacon Hill to help us.&nbsp;Renewable Energy <ol><li>Support more wind and solar projects and ensure they are appropriately sited, minimizing impact on the natural environment.</li><li>Increase our investment in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC).</li><li>Promote more energy storage opportunities to increase grid reliability.</li><li>Focus on the repair of leaky gas lines and cease investments in the replacement or installation of new gas lines; change financial incentives for investor-owned utilities such that they are financially rewarded for advancing renewable energy rather than methane gas. </li></ol>Sustainable Development: With 30% of greenhouse gas emissions coming from existing buildings, it is critical that carbon emission standards are set if we are to reach our net-zero emission standards. We need to do the following: <ol><li>Encourage retrofits through incentives and through the support of a green bank to provide funding for energy efficiency improvements for underserved communities.</li><li>Ban new fossil fuel hookups in all new construction, and increase incentives for clean energy upgrades in existing buildings.</li><li>Require emission reporting from existing buildings and set targets for reduction of their&nbsp;greenhouse gas emissions.</li></ol>Sustainable transportation:&nbsp; 40% of Massachusetts greenhouse gas emissions are from the transportation sector. We won’t meet our 2050 goal without tackling transportation.&nbsp; <ol><li>Increase investments to upgrade and expand our public transportation system, and electrify our rail and buses - including school buses.</li><li>Create safe and accessible alternative means of travel - including bike lanes, pedestrian paths, and trails.</li><li>Assist communities with electric car charging stations. </li></ol>Waste Reduction:&nbsp; Waste disposal is a large burden on city and town finances. Shifting responsibility for these costs to product and packaging manufacturers will help lower carbon emissions and lower the amount of trash that goes to our landfills, which are running out of space. We need to do the following: <ol><li>Newton and many other communities have adopted bans on plastic bags, polystyrene, and miniature alcohol bottles. Not only has this reduced the amount of toxic plastic pollution in our environment, it has reduced the amount of litter on our parks and roadways. As your State Representative I will urge prohibitions on these forms of plastic pollution statewide.&nbsp;</li><li>Expand the bottle bill.</li><li>Support food waste management and reduction.</li></ol>Climate Adaptation Newton is already seeing the impacts of climate change in the form of extreme heat, more frequent and severe flooding, increased incidence of drought, and more. The good news is there are things we can do to protect ourselves and our community.&nbsp; Flooding/Heat/DroughtClimate change is bringing more intense rainstorms, which overwhelm our stormwater system which was simply not built for the volume of rainwater entering stormwater pipes and culverts. It is also the case that many of our homes and buildings are built on filled-in wetlands; over 80% of Newton’s original wetlands are gone, and that is where the water is coming back to. (Remember the August 2023 storm in which dozens of cars were totaled in the Newton Free Library parking lot, which was historically a wetland.)&nbsp;We need to be changing how we treat our built environment, minimizing asphalt wherever possible, and investing in “nature-based solutions” – solutions that replicate nature and restore natural hydrology. Trees, rain gardens, bioswales are all examples of nature based solutions that reduce the risk of flooding by holding and infiltrating water rather than directing it to storm drains.&nbsp; These nature based solutions also help reduce increasing temperatures and drought. Newton has taken baby steps toward this approach to our built environment, but with leadership from Beacon Hill, we could be moving with more urgency.&nbsp; <ol><li>I will work with State Sen. Cindy Creem for passage of her bill to provide financial incentives to cities and towns to take steps to invest in climate resilience.&nbsp; </li><li>I will work with State Sen. Jamie Eldridge to advance his bill to make it easier for the Governor’s office to impose water conservation measures during periods of extreme drought.&nbsp;</li></ol><a href="/environmental-forum-response" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Check out my responses to the Environmental Forum</a>

Climate change is an existential threat facing all of humanity. Massachusetts is considered a leader in climate action thanks to the 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act and the 2021 Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy but there is much more to do. Did you know that it is the Commonwealth, not the federal government, that dictates energy policy? Newton is a climate leader, but we

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Housing is one of the most important issues facing our City and the Commonwealth. Many homeowners, especially those who purchased their homes many years ago, have benefited from a steep increase in the value of their homes. But for those who are looking to buy in Newton or many communities around Boston, home prices are out of reach for all but the wealthy. Housing costs have led to an exodus of young people fromMassachusetts, which harms our economy when employers cannot find skilled people to hire, and is a negative impact on those who would like their children and grandchildren to be able to live nearby. For those who want to downsize, finding an affordable apartment or condo is difficult even after selling their home. And for those on limited income, access to safe, habitable, and truly affordable housing has become impossible.The MBTA Communities Law requires 177 cities and towns near train and commuter rail stops to rezone for more density - specifically establish at least one district, within a half mile from public transportation, of a reasonable size where multi-family housing is permitted by right. Newton submitted its MBTA-compliant zoning by the December 31, 2023 deadline. The law was designed to increase housing supply but not designed to specifically address the affordable housing crisis. More intentional action is needed to create truly affordable housing.As your State Representative, I will:● Support efforts to direct resources to upgrade and preserve existing affordable housing, ensure safe and livable housing conditions, and that housing is accessible for all.● Support legislation to authorize cities and towns to levy real estate transfer fees to fund affordable housing preservation and production.● Support reform of the Housing Development Incentive Program - a tax credit program that currently subsidizes market-rate housing so that it can support affordable housing as well.● Legalize Accessory Dwelling Units on a statewide basis but allow communities to decide how best to run those programs. (Newton took this step several years ago and it has led to dozens of new housing units).● Support investment and subsidies to create more truly affordable housing opportunities● Support funding to ensure new housing meets our climate action goals and is not fossil fuel reliant.Tenant and Homeowner Protections:My day job informs me of the struggles tenants and homeowners face every day to stay housed. Large corporations and private equity firms are buying up properties, and driving existing tenants out by either allowing the properties to decline or raising rents so they are no longer affordable. These entities don’t care about the tenants or the communities where these properties are located but are driven by corporate greed. On the homeownership front, lenders are often quick to foreclose and homeowners left without guidance or options.As your State Representative, I will support the following:● Increase funding for wrap-around programs and services to help tenants stay housed.● Give cities and towns the ability to adopt rent control or other measures to stabilize rents in their communities.● Allow cities and towns to implement locally-needed eviction protections to banno-fault evictions and clarify for tenants and landlords what qualifies as a legal reason to evict.● Support eviction sealing for dismissed cases where tenants prevail and no-fault evictions.● Support the right to counsel and funding legal programs to provide that legal counsel.● Support requiring mediation prior to foreclosures.

It is the responsibility of the Commonwealth to ensure that everyone has access to safe, habitable, and inclusive housing. I will work collaboratively with federal, state, and local agencies and organizations to support programs that preserve existing housing and provide incentives to create new affordable housing opportunities, and provide wraparound services to help keep individuals and families

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<h3>The north side of Newton is blessed with numerous options for public transportation: the Green</h3>Line in Auburndale and Lower Falls, the commuter rail in Newtonville, West Newton and Auburndale, and bus stops <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.newtonma.gov/government/planning/transportation-planning/public-transportation">in all of the Massachusetts 11th District</a>. While most of our residents who commute to work use a car, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://datacommon.mapc.org/profile/newton/transportation">nearly 15%</a> take public transportation. Public transportation is vital for many reasons - it increases mobility options, particularly those who cannot afford a car or who can no longer drive; it reduces congestion on our roads, by reducing the number of single occupancy vehicles on the roads; it improves safety, because traveling by public transportation is safer than traveling by car; and it’s better for the environment, by causing less air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions than cars and trucks.So there are many reasons to support and invest in quality public transportation. Particularly as our village centers experience more density in response to the passage of the MBTA Communities Law, we will all benefit by new residents using public transportation for at least some of their travel, rather than single occupancy vehicles. Simply having access to subway, train or bus service is not enough though - that service must be affordable, reliable, safe, and accessible to the mobility challenged. And that is where the MBTA is not at the level our residents need and deserve.Service and Reliability: During the pandemic, the MBTA reduced frequency of service of the bus and commuter rail. Even before then, we needed more bus and rail service, not less. Many residents tell me they used to ride the express bus to Boston, until service was cut. They then switched to the Commuter Rail or the Green line to get downtown. However, they are finding they are reverting more and more to car transport -- particularly in inclement weather, because it’s not fun to wait in the rain or cold for a train that may not arrive.I will advocate for public transportation, not only to reverse previous cuts to bus and train service but to expand them further so they provide a real alternative that is useful for our residents.Accessibility: It is an embarrassment that our three commuter rail stops are the only ones in the entire MBTA system that are not accessible to those with mobility challenges. It is promising that the MBTA is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bcheights.com/2024/04/12/mbta-proposes-redesign-of-newton-commuter-rail-stations/">planning to upgrade the Newtonville stop</a>, but it long past time when they should have upgraded all our stops. I will be a firm and unyielding advocate for upgrades and accessibility for all our stops: Auburndale, West Newton and Newtonville.Sustainability: Having a well-run public transit system will help address the climate crisis. With more than 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions coming from transportation infrastructure and vehicles, it is imperative that the state make public transit a more attractive alternative to car usage.I will advocate for electrification of our bus fleet and rail system as soon as possible. Both car commuters and transit advocates have expressed concern about the I-90 Allston project, in terms of how it will impact commutes, how the state intends to improve regional transit service to mitigate lack of car access during what is expected to be a seven-year construction period, and how the project aligns with the state’s climate and traffic reduction goals given the current proposal includes 12 lanes of traffic and no express bus lanes.I will work with MassDOT/Mass Highway/ and the MBTA to ensure a coordinated plan is in place during the construction period and that we ensure the project will not impede meeting the Commonwealth’s Climate Action Goals. Cycling advocates are looking to the state to provide funding and assistance to create safe and protected bike routes and more bike trails.I will work with state agencies to ensure potential bike and pedestrian trails are included in state infrastructure improvements.

Our residents deserve a safe, modern, well-functioning transportation system, and that includes roads and bridges, as well as our public transportation system - buses, subways, and trains. If we are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, we must provide an alternative to single-occupancy vehicles powered by gasoline. I will be a champion for more public electric vehicle

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<h3>Newton prides itself on the quality of education we provide our students but we know that the needs of students have grown exponentially in the wake of the pandemic. </h3>As your State Rep. I will work to direct more resources toward social and emotional learning, mental health support, and funding to pay our teachers and aides competitive wages. We need to ensure that we meet every child where they are so that they can master the skills they need to succeed in whatever they choose to do when they leave our educational system.

Newton prides itself on the quality of education we provide our students but we know that the needs of students have grown exponentially in the wake of the pandemic. As your State Rep. I will work to direct more resources toward social and emotional learning, mental health support, and funding to pay our teachers and aides competitive wages. We need to ensure that we meet every child where they ar

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<h3>Rep. Kay Khan has done an outstanding job obtaining funding for important projects in our district, and I look forward to hearing what you see as our pressing needs. </h3>I have already heard requests for investments in arts and culture, parks, reducing invasive plants in the Charles River, and helping our small businesses thrive.

Rep. Kay Khan has done an outstanding job obtaining funding for important projects in our district, and I look forward to hearing what you see as our pressing needs. I have already heard requests for investments in arts and culture, parks, reducing invasive plants in the Charles River, and helping our small businesses thrive.

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<h3>ℹ️ Voter Information</h3>The Democratic Primary is Tuesday, September 3, 2024.But you can vote before then! Here are all your options:<ul><li>✉️ By Mail: Fill out <a href="https://www.newtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/95526/638090258452900000" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this vote by mail application</a> and follow the instructions <a href="https://www.newtonma.gov/government/elections/absentee-voting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li><li>🗓️ Early voting: In-person early voting for the Sept. 3 Primary begins at Newton City Hall on Saturday, August 24 and continues through Friday, August 30. More details <a href="https://itqoyagab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GiZtVpW8L4UbLW2LcB-ZOE8nhJSqMDuD8hjOrB-ZCW15pNFPrVAbtaKdLuW29xXWMH9jGKr_iAxU3814bh_HvmveQ9H-WsECcjo36ng8jIMk1j9LTjHlv77jiHJoHEoM8v9kFTgAEAqarVEhOfggLO9RVS6NFoY2qfRfOZtElt_XTkFDhrymTgDTsqodVK1lBPbYUP2mJQHVGvJe6Q_AaIp4DpE-V3F2rwrf9XrPjeB9-wY4m_XY9JOMdxhaf0FhONVHKZCS0ymcuMSz5U_3SlkVEOfOHVWk3CeFd9EUlu6fXYZnsut3lYsvEDbMq9392z_x5sqgTz_TAx0VivdyfPYLkfR2il2wuT-_ArGz-MJ3LQ4H56QNTsM8t35TTK83gmEeZxH95oCes3J5G4ZJAkkNrbhMyee4R_YpmBZ3DnYr6Bv75fF-6qt7gGyrrWiseFAodPg6t3YxofPl7-232ZTPlRwCC0Wo5lbiY4MC9KCGV8HBjvNn5XF5-nLh_-7WKhDNHHzXWBt2bHPc5bXVCrx7S5S3oQodq71XSUxXJLzD0HuD1mJea27muQUqGze_5DpgB-BBLCt1L1HdCWd3FtBDCxULnY3xeugj8GDo91_Cf_kkTjkxDmXg3zrDDfAmjM7hwiMzZ0q_u3o8MuaEaAbgW73H6j3AF0oGSuNrq0HXgG6zAmEkWX4IfVuZ61Yr749r76szLcSN0vM8GwS2IZb2EK3XA1Rk1_SvEdVWS9kFgZ3qZcyZkE7X66vJ-SDPXxXZOEV4EKYZ4DAPKxEa0QrxArIcb7U8TQhMxnc9iocyXQzylbco1Sc1LrQIt5EPQRSvL7nD5kkM3tyKvz7zc4_fAF3vzBl0HriclrLFbhTqebeblzooTdVPBLxKzWWr4_dP0BN9MKCePJYPZXSMLKjSsoMLJPny0io7KWFs1-0UrYJFkjPjsk6mS3_VTWaYC3NZEBkWM0Mm-4pV0QlweH_PsADidJ_3ZSxnVj6DaKe49kJBCA2CuGXVF2MVUB1cGna140q8l9fPf0_cfkrAtRIv4SzzwieqsW7kLYQJ2HQ-2nQLz02tbNIIo1wWa3QPWYCrTmKkaBL7IQn2bFGj1Ej53D4IqBQtlJU4y5taxgPQuyMNJKN2LW9aex0tMn36fFcJ13WiJTXUoc9nVzPSDmHmt2Ijq5fxoIz8uctcrYE=&amp;c=y6MbBh-_fi8q78TGVXKaL0qWjkC_lXuf8bDzFEgYOgln8LhAl9thFQ==&amp;ch=N1nWNvyU2CxQTfRZ3TBwVmWuq-ylbjreTqnRzhjQNgbe5oWSkOj2WA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>🗳️ Vote on Election Day, Sept 3: Polls will be open on election day, Tuesday, Sept. 3, across Newton from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your polling location <a href="https://itqoyagab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GiZtVpW8L4UbLW2LcB-ZOE8nhJSqMDuD8hjOrB-ZCW15pNFPrVAbtaKdLuW29xXWxbCARpyL9RFIDo8Z3DUuJNU3wuEp2H01pCvcWrb7S4E3Q03ur7mCiePqmgFYg0OJNytWmhv6CL2xU85GDTH_fJ3lCgRLQhK-jjHwMFnvo0dlD67LI363TuPQ8cYSDXejfhnRvIbWaDHKjchwfI0wQ2ynkuBaF28XddkaxSCxa0CDoChelfNr-qyZG17TVlCB7wq_VeUViE2xuFN-zVjWvMCC5VeYMMTxRykCzOhZac01gMyxqIxzdaDDgjdgN9lSuL8PD9WZkHMx-rePGEAvUYxdwCSJwhso6YNHc_Dmv3yAmeFStczVeGn-MHoJW__UW0HdvAvw5qDAjPZFoqdDi3C9h2MqqHtuECMABoA6EYGOJVVTILuNUBhSsazgWQsnDZOlVORZr2LnjZYPapRKmn9b277jGXkDEurMtox6681pFHxW3DXYwPQS2dvxJCVIF8thOznscwlthdFyCbYNGzLIPsQntzrAaB5SRKTdVuifZDIHcy1oaotSFnDoC6JI1k2VAu46nwlJ1tCj6TMWrXUat38drrjiHjXwNovNS3HMR_DrLTGhQxPOXlSmofwZGYvBeqE4S4zplKSz7CEh5NQKtWSDzQWtlAI49unVztRW9RFJVAVXIl7rAb29cYjaughIFFLTacZ35pfU-LZE8pqnHTLJ81kbDWtKjdUizdjFTF3l_R33_mrC9VDUzMqfm289JaxvjIuVBqdAY2arqxJTV6AUWeLKWMEbjib0npIqDjSZnma_kaUysYER4ajS02klQXOeWXhYxR7IHOCUGaRjiQMJ0qGTjmFjTfXK1JUnprHSikcBot2Nn07sHvlX_o8OWlIyJuNyD-FjnLmEf0xsoswrGI0_jQpYEHdnfG4GsnOvIeDeTdgE6iHLveuWO9Ya6-GeOxQl8rPWt4k_Aq4md2302yoF1ECahTOi8OUC2pj89VnUUA7uaqgz3mBA55Z3ao-F2HzEjd73IpH-ZTKeiv5yK4VJtG1QLLSnB4oPkp_eGk3hhV5BmKh9pE3NoOFsXGXWdsiVrltH6dBzYTNgDaloaxEjDVqFQJf4SSQsOmK4eTRfyqJKTNtvC5hu1FbFu43mwMHTNhZj4nvAd8CsjURC0wEp8GKNosLawEX8U_JfkDyHflHGrURfrmwG&amp;c=y6MbBh-_fi8q78TGVXKaL0qWjkC_lXuf8bDzFEgYOgln8LhAl9thFQ==&amp;ch=N1nWNvyU2CxQTfRZ3TBwVmWuq-ylbjreTqnRzhjQNgbe5oWSkOj2WA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.</li></ul><h3>✅ Register to Vote</h3>The deadline to register to vote in the September 3 primary is Saturday, August 24, 2024.Not sure whether you are registered? Find your status <a href="https://itqoyagab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GiZtVpW8L4UbLW2LcB-ZOE8nhJSqMDuD8hjOrB-ZCW15pNFPrVAbtaKdLuW29xXWKVbo13nNpBVDU2loyeTjFSTMnQtMnoVdSrUrsqedAMuvg5lCKD397i03HgFOztndBzm8I4DJlE_LoEpQNl-RPfBZ7oGGcF957jba2X8LYmx4lijz3CEtxGC3nm_YPEhCT-RCr6I-bMj9z_plpAoVNC2-ogefTbuYuldjI7izqDxkUEn2ta8XM6tYZVX74ZXxpfEp8C5GlDEAo12caFEjA2pKhhL2tozisV60Eua8rbTiRyx1rxrv1HVyC1OO4mZCD3e6Mao9OV7fftr563Y-NbzxVUBxQyaA7lnLge2GWjjvUH2rb9xMUC1VLJ2Z2evEF8CkCjkJn98VhB4uzHltN8LkglXOoONCxLjRNRhZqLhuwOhryoawOKWUZrL6DBgHJEspEWFVEgIUELwCLHySaVu6MHLVCty6VJhYnqdmSv4orjtDTRFs5iN_oV039wcbJRXkaRzKek1jxx4Z-Jo5I__KprYs5NS4v2UWWhY3iVcy_T_-Nar7XTAGSnJ4QUy493PhvVeZ7pwNzy1nIwgZNshiG_3tsIEXVLkHi7L6fbcbjJbs3nEbI_VdoA4rlvqsGhWK-P3y8lHxdh6wDvAnuCy625Nm8ESMCh-ArVdJf2kgRRpp6KezmXOEmF3tppQ5EYzGGVxv-KcTTJeOya9i587SFRb73RPZ7y0VcaPXfEtpYjoyLUcgG_SiYGvHIt0UqPIxpmsP1BvNHY8FseKPPaiHFeQq7WpGnhaWObiZS-UINH8_2eB-_3V84sU0X9q9DVqiyEN-8Bv00RaIzqzuvuC65Pchn_-cjW7ILJSLvQ9M8Zw-S2SH8qZVrs4P-xiO5g-iGl7t2MrPmf8YjK1Of_MGZo50HCXSFtPZB7-khB5wh_ZxihQAgtlugWiFATEgGQPyBdigju2Ra9QyK7CgGiPpYZiKg4aYV3jZ2PtypAMzCB5A7OrbTeV-oqBYgAMdZtq06i5OSdfgezZLhSvc673pQcDwCp5PVZQRpu_LdTjCz8BK3Cx7qXLSFlnnrobH5HTnH-QV3ERrjuHzKcpAfjfkoMRDlV4bZe8pjiQ68TcDX76GXIYzHgwNK1gNz0cxztJKGU5cV0RTuHh67zW-_JjEQIf9SUT2MYFo7D4-aRAQdZJytwiNNP-Alpln4QHTMWkSx-eX5ihaz7vQK2gtMg==&amp;c=y6MbBh-_fi8q78TGVXKaL0qWjkC_lXuf8bDzFEgYOgln8LhAl9thFQ==&amp;ch=N1nWNvyU2CxQTfRZ3TBwVmWuq-ylbjreTqnRzhjQNgbe5oWSkOj2WA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>. Not registered? Register online <a href="https://itqoyagab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GiZtVpW8L4UbLW2LcB-ZOE8nhJSqMDuD8hjOrB-ZCW15pNFPrVAbtaKdLuW29xXWMH9jGKr_iAxU3814bh_HvmveQ9H-WsECcjo36ng8jIMk1j9LTjHlv77jiHJoHEoM8v9kFTgAEAqarVEhOfggLO9RVS6NFoY2qfRfOZtElt_XTkFDhrymTgDTsqodVK1lBPbYUP2mJQHVGvJe6Q_AaIp4DpE-V3F2rwrf9XrPjeB9-wY4m_XY9JOMdxhaf0FhONVHKZCS0ymcuMSz5U_3SlkVEOfOHVWk3CeFd9EUlu6fXYZnsut3lYsvEDbMq9392z_x5sqgTz_TAx0VivdyfPYLkfR2il2wuT-_ArGz-MJ3LQ4H56QNTsM8t35TTK83gmEeZxH95oCes3J5G4ZJAkkNrbhMyee4R_YpmBZ3DnYr6Bv75fF-6qt7gGyrrWiseFAodPg6t3YxofPl7-232ZTPlRwCC0Wo5lbiY4MC9KCGV8HBjvNn5XF5-nLh_-7WKhDNHHzXWBt2bHPc5bXVCrx7S5S3oQodq71XSUxXJLzD0HuD1mJea27muQUqGze_5DpgB-BBLCt1L1HdCWd3FtBDCxULnY3xeugj8GDo91_Cf_kkTjkxDmXg3zrDDfAmjM7hwiMzZ0q_u3o8MuaEaAbgW73H6j3AF0oGSuNrq0HXgG6zAmEkWX4IfVuZ61Yr749r76szLcSN0vM8GwS2IZb2EK3XA1Rk1_SvEdVWS9kFgZ3qZcyZkE7X66vJ-SDPXxXZOEV4EKYZ4DAPKxEa0QrxArIcb7U8TQhMxnc9iocyXQzylbco1Sc1LrQIt5EPQRSvL7nD5kkM3tyKvz7zc4_fAF3vzBl0HriclrLFbhTqebeblzooTdVPBLxKzWWr4_dP0BN9MKCePJYPZXSMLKjSsoMLJPny0io7KWFs1-0UrYJFkjPjsk6mS3_VTWaYC3NZEBkWM0Mm-4pV0QlweH_PsADidJ_3ZSxnVj6DaKe49kJBCA2CuGXVF2MVUB1cGna140q8l9fPf0_cfkrAtRIv4SzzwieqsW7kLYQJ2HQ-2nQLz02tbNIIo1wWa3QPWYCrTmKkaBL7IQn2bFGj1Ej53D4IqBQtlJU4y5taxgPQuyMNJKN2LW9aex0tMn36fFcJ13WiJTXUoc9nVzPSDmHmt2Ijq5fxoIz8uctcrYE=&amp;c=y6MbBh-_fi8q78TGVXKaL0qWjkC_lXuf8bDzFEgYOgln8LhAl9thFQ==&amp;ch=N1nWNvyU2CxQTfRZ3TBwVmWuq-ylbjreTqnRzhjQNgbe5oWSkOj2WA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.Not sure which district you are in?<a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Click here</a> to find out.

<h2>National Ice Cream Day</h2>On Sunday, Amy was celebrating National Ice Cream Day with Tarik Lucas, Newton City <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TarikJLucas?__cft__[0]=AZV9mybVhiz9ZiLPYekxVikyD033-rmRrL9fvpXEvdYLxLllilWZMR_83kolXN_jcHrSSc3JevF3w7cdb_U_U9zcg6r_J4eaahLs-A5D31ncRUl8vvj0C_QeuFzPL-WbU5FIHxIeKI1qgW0ym63T2H7OBpqOYyTEHT5lXBk8Gha-w-jSwxjKuI0Kn8qA8cgOQiXSYJAjx2wZ4QoMJaTlQriY&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Councilor</a>. They supportied our local businesses Cabot's Ice Cream and Wally's Wicked Good.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nationalicecreamday?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZV9mybVhiz9ZiLPYekxVikyD033-rmRrL9fvpXEvdYLxLllilWZMR_83kolXN_jcHrSSc3JevF3w7cdb_U_U9zcg6r_J4eaahLs-A5D31ncRUl8vvj0C_QeuFzPL-WbU5FIHxIeKI1qgW0ym63T2H7OBpqOYyTEHT5lXBk8Gha-w-jSwxjKuI0Kn8qA8cgOQiXSYJAjx2wZ4QoMJaTlQriY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#nationalicecreamday</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/icecream?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZV9mybVhiz9ZiLPYekxVikyD033-rmRrL9fvpXEvdYLxLllilWZMR_83kolXN_jcHrSSc3JevF3w7cdb_U_U9zcg6r_J4eaahLs-A5D31ncRUl8vvj0C_QeuFzPL-WbU5FIHxIeKI1qgW0ym63T2H7OBpqOYyTEHT5lXBk8Gha-w-jSwxjKuI0Kn8qA8cgOQiXSYJAjx2wZ4QoMJaTlQriY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#icecream</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/shoplocal?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZV9mybVhiz9ZiLPYekxVikyD033-rmRrL9fvpXEvdYLxLllilWZMR_83kolXN_jcHrSSc3JevF3w7cdb_U_U9zcg6r_J4eaahLs-A5D31ncRUl8vvj0C_QeuFzPL-WbU5FIHxIeKI1qgW0ym63T2H7OBpqOYyTEHT5lXBk8Gha-w-jSwxjKuI0Kn8qA8cgOQiXSYJAjx2wZ4QoMJaTlQriY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#shoplocal</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/newtonmassachusetts?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZV9mybVhiz9ZiLPYekxVikyD033-rmRrL9fvpXEvdYLxLllilWZMR_83kolXN_jcHrSSc3JevF3w7cdb_U_U9zcg6r_J4eaahLs-A5D31ncRUl8vvj0C_QeuFzPL-WbU5FIHxIeKI1qgW0ym63T2H7OBpqOYyTEHT5lXBk8Gha-w-jSwxjKuI0Kn8qA8cgOQiXSYJAjx2wZ4QoMJaTlQriY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#newtonmassachusetts</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/newtonma?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZV9mybVhiz9ZiLPYekxVikyD033-rmRrL9fvpXEvdYLxLllilWZMR_83kolXN_jcHrSSc3JevF3w7cdb_U_U9zcg6r_J4eaahLs-A5D31ncRUl8vvj0C_QeuFzPL-WbU5FIHxIeKI1qgW0ym63T2H7OBpqOYyTEHT5lXBk8Gha-w-jSwxjKuI0Kn8qA8cgOQiXSYJAjx2wZ4QoMJaTlQriY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#newtonma</a>

<h2>Waban Hill Reservoir</h2>Amy enjoyed door knocking and getting a chance to catch a glimpse of the Waban Hill Reservoir which she supported as a city councilor.

<h2>Celebrating Disability Pride</h2>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.”

<h2>Shopping Local</h2>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.

<h2>A Major Endorsement!</h2>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 <a href="/endorsements" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">endorsements page</a> for a complete list of elected, former elected, and community endorsers.

<h2>Happy Fourth!</h2>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.

<h2>Happy Fourth!</h2>Amy spent her 4th of July morning volunteering at the ice cream table at the Newton Centre playground.

<h2>Meet and Greet</h2>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.

<h2>Climate Forum</h2>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. <a href="https://www.sangioloforstaterep.org/issues/climate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Click</a> for more information.

<h2>Celebration of Queer Culture</h2>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.

<h2>Cabot Fair</h2>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.&nbsp;

<h2>Juneteenth Celebration</h2>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!

<h2>Amy attends Annual Flag Day Ceremony</h2>Rain didn’t stop the Annual Flag Day Ceremony sponsored by the Newton-Brookline MA Elks <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/1327/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" style="color: var(--color-text)">#1327</a> with Veterans Service Agent Seth Bai and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

<h2>Lincoln-Eliot Topping Off Ceremony</h2>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!

<h2>Fire Department Memorial Service</h2>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.

<h2>20th Anniversary of Marriage Equality</h2>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.

<h2>Green Newton’s Sustainable Street Tour</h2>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!

<h2>Nonantum Village Day</h2>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!.

<h2>Celebrating Newton’s 150th Birthday</h2>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.

<h2>Newton Police Officer Memorial Service</h2>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.

<h2>Remembering Newton Veterans</h2>On Sunday, May 26, Amy was honored to participate in services remembering Newton veterans who served to protect and defend our freedom.

<h2>Memorial Day Parade</h2>Amy enjoyed seeing so many people honoring our veterans at the Memorial Day parade on Sunday, May 26.

<h2>Governor Healey</h2>On May 24, Amy enjoyed listening to Governor Healey speak to environmentalists last night about the Administration’s work to combat climate change.

<h2>Waban Village Day</h2>It was great catching up with friends and neighbors at Waban Village Day.

<h2>Amy takes part in ATASK 5K</h2>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.

<h2>CAAN Forum</h2>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.

<h2>AAPI Heritage Festival</h2>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.

<h2>Understanding Our Differences Benefit</h2>On May 9, Amy attended the UOD event,&nbsp;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.

<h2>Cabot Park Village</h2>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.

<h2>Newton Serves</h2>On May 5, Amy helped residents clean up Bullough's Pond.

<h2>AAPI month activities</h2>Amy joined members of the New England Chinese American Alliance's relay marathon run to help celebrate the AAPI Month.

<h2>Kickoff to AAPI month</h2>To kick off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Amy attended the Asian American Commission's annual Unity Dinner held at UMASS Boston.&nbsp;

<h2>Amy has been endorsed!</h2>State Treasurer Deb Goldberg added to Amy's list of endorsers! Check out the complete list of her endorsers <a target="" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="wixui-rich-text__text" href="/endorsements">here.</a>

<h2>Amy endorsed again!&nbsp;</h2>Amy was publically endorsed by retired officer Lieutenant Bruce Apotheker and former Ward 6 Councilor John Rice.

<h2>Officially on the Ballot</h2>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.&nbsp;

<h2>Amy was endorsed by Marian Mandell</h2>Amy visits with 90-year-old endorser Marian Mandell on her birthday.

<h2>Youth Engagement</h2>Amy visits with BSA Troop 182G to engage the youth in the political process.&nbsp;

<h2>Interfaith Ramadan Event</h2>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.

<h2>Kickoff Party!</h2>We had a lovely kickoff party!Where: Bocca Bella Cafe &amp; Bistro, 442 Lexington StWhen: Saturday, March 23, 2:30-4:00PMWhat: Bring yourself and some registered Newton voter friends!&nbsp;&nbsp;Click the picture to register.

<h2>Dems Brunch</h2>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.&nbsp;

<h2>Amy's Campaign is Live!</h2><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="wixui-rich-text__text" href="https://figcitynews.com/2024/03/former-city-councilor-amy-sangiolo-announces-her-candidacy-for-11th-middlesex-house-seat/">Fig City News</a><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="wixui-rich-text__text" href="https://www.statehousenews.com/pr/amy-mah-sangiolo-announces-candidacy-for-state-representative/pdf_4fa7c928-d72c-11ee-a8fe-b31859d6182e.html">State House News</a><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="wixui-rich-text__text" href="https://www.newtonbeacon.org/amy-sangiolo-announces-candidacy-for-state-representative/">Newton Beacon</a>

<h2>Amy is collecting signatures!</h2>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!<a href="https://mailchi.mp/72034e425889/my-climate-agenda-15277?e=[UNIQID]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Host a Meet and Greet</a>

Dozens of local organizations and leaders are standing together!

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Deborah Goldberg, State Treasurer

Marc Laredo, Council President

David Kalis, Council Vice President

Lisle Baker, Council President Emeritus

Alison Leary, Ward 1 City Councilor

John Oliver, Ward 1 City Councilor

Tarik Lucas, Ward 2 City Councilor

David Micley, Ward 2 City Councilor

Andrea Kelley, Ward 3 City Councilor

Julia Malakie, Ward 3 City Councilor

Pam Wright, Ward 3 City Councilor

Lenny Gentile, Ward 4 City Councilor

Josh Krintzman, Ward 4 City Councilor

Randy Block, Ward 4 City Councilor

Rena Getz, Ward 5 City Councilor

Alan Lobovits, Ward 6 City Councilor

Stephen Farrell, Ward 8 City Councilor

Rajeev Parlikar, Ward 1 School Committee

Anping Shen, Ward 3 School Committee

Paul Levy, Ward 6 School Committee

Current Elected Officials

Michael Malec, President of the Newton Board Aldermen

Bob Gerst, Ward 1 Alderman

Steve Linsky, Ward 2 Alderman

Paul Snyder, Ward 3 Alderman

Barbara Brousal Glaser, Ward 3 Alderman

Jay Harney, Ward 4 City Councilor

Chris Markiewicz, Ward 4 City Councilor

John Stewart, Ward 4 Alderman

John Rice, Ward 5 City Councilor

Dick Blazar, Ward 6 Alderman

Ken Parker, Ward 6 Alderman

Peter Harrington, State Representative

Margaret Albright, School Committee

Richard Alfred, School Committee

Matt Hills, School Committee

Peter Karg, Election Commissioner

Former Elected Officials

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Steve Grossman, former state treasurer &amp; Dr. barbara W. grossman, Tufts University

Marc laredo, city Council President

David Kalis, city council vice president

Tarik Lucas, Ward 2 City Councilor

David Micley, Ward 2 City Councilor

Andrea Kelley, Ward 3 City Councilor

Lenny Gentile, Ward 4 city Councilor

Susan Paley, Lifelong Resident of Newton

Marcia Cooper, Environmental activist

Josephine McNeil, Co-Chair of u-chan (Uniting citizens for affordable housing in Newton)

President john panica, newton police association

President Marc Rizza, Newton FireFighters Association local 863

political committee chair celia doremus, Massachusetts sierra club

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<h3>Amy Sangiolo Runs for State Rep. for the 11th Middlesex District</h3>

<h3>Common Ground with Ken Parker</h3>Who does Ken Parker think will become the next Middlesex 11th State Rep? “I think that’s Amy’s seat.”&nbsp;

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"Our longtime State Representative Kay Khan is not running for re-election. I am excited to announce my candidacy as your next State Representative from the 11th Middlesex District, which comprises Newton’s Ward 1 Precincts 2, 3; Ward 2; Ward 3 Precincts 1, 2, 3; Ward 4; and Ward 7 Precincts 2, 3, 4. I have a long track record of accomplishment from 20 years serving you on the Newton City Council on everything from environmental protection to affordable housing to transparency in government to constituent services. I ask for your vote on September 3 so that I may continue to serve you!"

<h2>Amy's Response to the Environmental Forum</h2><h3>What experience, values and skills will you bring to the responsibility of combatting the climate crisis as a state legislator? Where do you feel you would be most effective?</h3>I will bring my● extensive experience in environmental advocacy; ● demonstrated effectiveness in the getting things done through the legislative process; ● my years of experience in delivering excellent constituent services, ● demonstrated commitment to working inclusively with stakeholders,and ● Will continue to provide good communication and transparency as your next state representative.As an advocate:Sierra Club: endangered species act and water law Container Recycling Institute:tracked bottle bill legislation throughout the country National Wildlife Federation: lobbied the Senate for successful passage of Senator Kerry’s Flood Insurance Reform ActAs a City Councilor I co-sponsored the Tree Preservation Ordinance with Mike Lipof to protect our trees from development, was an early supporter of the Community Preservation Act, advocated to preserve and acquire open space, supported the plastic bag ban and leaf blower ordinances.As a private citizen, I created a foundation that has provided grant funding to environmental and cultural organizations in and around Newton - projects including Newton Conservators - Ordway Park Project, Newton Conservation Commission and the Charles River Watershed Association - Marty Sender Path, Green Decade’s Solar Energy Project, the Newton Conservation Commission’s Environmental Science Program, funded a study to improve water circulation at Purgatory Cove and a cost estimate for creating bike and pedestrian paths along the Charles River. I’ve advocated with NPS to participate in food rescue programs and I am currently working with tree advocates to continue to protect Newton’s Trees and public health care advocates on banning PFAS products.It is clear that we need to take bold and aggressive action to combat the climate crisis and we’ll need a fierce, passionate, and effective advocate at the Statehouse with a proven record of commitment to the environment,I pledge to be a leader on all things Green.<h3>What should be done about the gas distribution system?</h3>Safely stop wasteful spending on the old system. Facilitate transition off of gas.Gas companies are replacing and installing new gas lines - spending millions of rate payer dollars on infrastructure that will become obsolete in the near future resulting in stranded assets that ratepayers and taxpayers will be paying for over many decades.Newton Energy Commissioners reviewed National Grid’s Gas System Enhancement program - which is intended to replace leak-prone pipes and reduce significant gas leak but what they found was nearly all of the expenditures from the program in Newton are for replacing pipes. They found that gas leak repair is much more cost-effective short term for reducing gas leaks than replacing leak-prone pipesDPU issued an order on the Future of Gas at the end of last year, recognizing the harmful effects of methane,and affirming that the Commonwealth must and will transition the building sector off of gas and that the dominant strategy is through electrification.<ol><li>Rejected renewable natural gas and hydrogen - too risky</li><li>Called for minimizing additional investments in pipeline and distribution mains</li><li>Said no need for sprawling gas system for back up heat</li><li>&nbsp;Called on utilities to minimize stranded assets</li></ol>Gas utilities would have to demonstrate that non gas pipeline assets were adequately considered and found to be non-viable or cost prohibitive in order to receive full cost recovery<h4>1. Safely stop wasteful spending on the old system.</h4><ul><li>Give DPU the authority to prohibit expansion of the system into new territories and prohibit the Siting Board from permitting large expansions of existing gas systems.</li><li>Require gas companies to develop, implement and update annually plans to decommission their system safely, quickly, and equitably. Ratepayers must not be forced to pay for both an expanded electric grid and an expansion of a polluting gas pipeline system that will soon be obsolete.</li><li>Prevent gas companies from charging rate payers for depreciation on the gas system after 2050.</li><li>Require gas companies during the transition to repair where feasible leaky gas pipes rather than replace them and save ratepayers billions of dollars.</li></ul><h4>2. Facilitate the Transition off of Gas</h4><ul><li>Change gas companies legal obligation to serve gas customers within their existing territories by adding the option to provide customers with heat via renewable non-polluting energy and expediting neighborhood transition.</li><li>Incentivize networked geothermal infrastructure - the most efficient heating and cooling system known - as one way to end dependence on volatile and polluting fossil fuels. Geothermal energy minimizes stress on the electric power grid, which will save money for both ratepayers and taxpayers as demand for electricity soars. Framingham is piloting a project with Eversource and Lowell is partnering with National Grid.</li><li>Expand Mass Save’s services to help customers of all income levels upgrade wiring, insulate their homes, and switch to efficient electric heat pumps of all types which will save ratepayers money while reducing emissions.</li><li>Apply the state’s prevailing wage law to energy construction and infrastructure projects and establish a Just Transition Office and Advisory Commission.</li></ul><h3>As a State Representative, what can you do to help communities meet the Commonwealth's emissions reduction goals in the building and transportation sectors?</h3>Sustainable Development:30% of greenhouse gas emissions come from existing buildings.<ol><li>Encourage retrofits through incentives and through the support of a green bank to provide funding for energy efficiency improvements for underserved communities.</li><li>Ban new fossil fuel hookups in all new construction, and increase incentives for clean energy upgrades in existing buildings. - The Electrification Ordinance just passed the City Council on Monday. I will support a statewide Electrification Ordinance.</li><li>Require emission reporting from existing buildings and set targets for reduction of their greenhouse gas emissions. I spoke in support of a Newton BERDO a few weeks ago and asked that it include residential properties. I will support a statewide BERDO program.</li></ol>Sustainable Transportation40% comes from the transportation sector.<ol><li>Increase investments to upgrade and expand our public transportation system, and electrify our rail and buses including school buses.</li><li>Create safe and accessible alternative means of travel - including bike lanes, pedestrian paths, and trails.</li><li>Assist communities with electric car charging stations.</li></ol>Lack of transparency in the House makes it very hard for advocates to hold their legislators accountable. Do you support the bills proposing changes such as posting committee votes on the legislature’s website within 48 hours of a vote, and that hearings be scheduled two weeks in advance so advocates can plan for meaningful participation in the legislative hearings? Why or why not?I support bills proposing changes such as posting committee votes on the legislature’s website within 48 hours of a vote and that hearings be scheduled two weeks in advance so advocates can plan for meaningful participation in legislative hearings.As many of you know, transparency, accountability, and good communication is important to me. I believe it is essential for government, particularly elected officials, to provide information related to their work and votes that is easily accessible. In 2015 I began an e-newsletter to keep residents informed about what our city council, boards and commissions and school department were discussing and voting on and providing links to their committee reports. My colleagues believed it was a waste of my time because all of the information was on the city’s website. But have any of you tried to navigate the city’s website? I’m a data nerd with years of experience with city government, I can’t always easily find the information.That information has now been incorporated into Fig City News which I co-founded with Bruce Henderson and that continues to provide information on your local government and provides committee reports.That being said, posting of the committee votes alone should not be the only information to hold your electeds accountable. It is so important that there be committee reports so voters can understand why their electeds took whatever positions they did. Voting in committee is not the end all be all. Like with everything, their decisions to support or vote against or even abstained may be nuanced.By scheduling hearings in advance, it gives advocates enough time to assemble data and information necessary to present and puts everyone on an equal footing.That being said, there will be exceptions - emergency hearings when it may not be logistically possible to give that advance notice.It is clear that we need to take bold and aggressive action to combat the climate crisis. I will bring my extensive experience in environmental advocacy, proven effectiveness in getting things done through the legislative process, my years of experience in delivering excellent constituent services, demonstrated commitment to working inclusively with stakeholders, and continue to provide good communication and transparency as your next state representative. Most of all, I pledge to be your partner and champion on all things green.I ask for your vote on September 3 and again on November 5th.<a href="/files/b260b02b-f427-4e9c-80c1-96d4a925070d/RESPONSES_to_Environmental_Forum-f8ab-c1f5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Download Amy's Responses</a>

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It is clear that we need to take bold and aggressive action to combat the climate crisis.

Amy's background, experience, values, and record make her the ideal candidate on climate and environment.

Amy has the experience and record

Dozens of local leaders are standing together!

Amy for State Representative!

State Treasurer

Deborah Goldberg

city council President Emeritus

Lisle Baker

Ward 1 City Councilor

Alison Leary

John Oliver

Ward 3 City CounCilor

Julia Malakie

Ward 3 City council0r

Pam Wright

Ward 4 City Councilor

Josh Krintzman

Ward 4 city councilor

Randy Block

Ward 5 City Councilor

Rena Getz

Ward 6 City Councilor

Alan Lobovits

Ward 8 City Councilor

Stephen Farrell

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I’m running for election in the 11th Middlesex District, which includes Newton’s Ward 1 Precincts 2, 3; Ward 2; Ward 3 Precincts 1, 2, 3; Ward 4; and Ward 7 Precincts 2, 3, 4.

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June 6, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mailchi.mp/09134b7089aa/your-support-matters?e=[UNIQID]">Your Support Matters</a>

May 17, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://us22.campaign-archive.com/?u=a9d8f91f14a74d822caccfc71&amp;id=f35051f059">Building Connections</a>

May 7: <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="wixui-rich-text__text" href="https://mailchi.mp/cf923428254f/campaign-update-new-endorsements-new-opponent?e=[UNIQID]">Endorsements</a>

April 17, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://us22.campaign-archive.com/?u=a9d8f91f14a74d822caccfc71&amp;id=5ef1f28878">Amy is on NewtonTV</a>

April 10: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://us22.campaign-archive.com/?u=a9d8f91f14a74d822caccfc71&amp;id=aead1af218">Amy is on the Ballot</a>

April 2, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://us22.campaign-archive.com/?u=a9d8f91f14a74d822caccfc71&amp;id=80e133c419">Support Amy</a>

March 26, <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="wixui-rich-text__text" href="http://eepurl.com/iMMrVs">What a week: Campaign updates from Amy</a>

March 19, <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="wixui-rich-text__text" href="http://eepurl.com/iMjBtA">Campaign Kickoff Sat March 23</a>

March 13, <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="wixui-rich-text__text" href="http://eepurl.com/iLWnb-/">Announcement from Amy Mah Sangiolo</a>

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