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Newton Special Election – Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Recently, two seats on Newton City’s Council became vacant due to the untimely death of City Councilor Allan “Jay” Ciccone, Jr. and the election of City Councilor Jake Auchincloss as U.S. Representative to Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District.  A special election will be held to fill these seats:

  • City Council – Ward 1 At-Large
  • City Council – Ward 2 At-Large

Date of Special Election

The election will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.   Read more below for information about the candidates, to date, who have announced their decision to run and on how to plan your vote.

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The League Presents: Voting in Newton During the Pandemic with David Olson, Clerk of Elections, City of Newton

One of the main missions of the League of Women Voters is to “build citizen participation in the democratic process.”  Since there have been many changes to the voting process in Massachusetts due to the pandemic, the LWVN thought it important for us to have a conversation with David Olson, Newton’s City Clerk, in order to help Newton voters to better understand what to do when in order to ensure that their vote counts!

Our interview covered the following topics:

  • Mail-in Voting
  • Early Voting
  • In-person voting on November 3rd
  • Counting of ballots
  • Safety & Security for voters and pollworkers

Please be confident that the voting process in Newton is safe & secure!

The LWVN Needs YOU to be the Eyes & Ears of the League

Effective League activity in a community relies on an understanding of how local government works.  A League Observer is the eyes and ears of the League, learning how government works and about issues that are, or may become, items for local study and action.  Consistent League presence at these meetings also adds to the League’s visibility and credibility.

We are looking for volunteers to observe City Council committee meetings.  Many people follow full City Council meetings, however fewer follow the committees where  the “work” really takes place.  Being an LWVN Observer,  is an informative and educational opportunity which is much easier today with the meetings taking place by Zoom.   So how do you become an LWVN Observer:

  1. Familiarize yourself with the various City Council committees and select the one(s) that interest you the most
  2. Use this link to find a list of current City Council  committee meetings, the agenda, and Zoom access information.
  3. Send an email to info@lwvnewton.org. to let us know of your interest and we will provide assistance and information to get you started.
  4. Then sit back, dial into the meeting, listen, learn, and take notes…what could be more educational and easier!

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy

The U.S. Senate must prioritize protecting the American people during the pandemic and securing our 2020 elections

WASHINGTON – League of Women Voters board president Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase issued the following joint statement on rushing the Supreme Court appointment process:

“Four years ago, Senate leaders set a precedent for how the confirmation process for a Supreme Court justice appointee should occur during a presidential election year. In 2016, a Supreme Court seat sat vacant for more than 300 days, showing that there is no reason to rush this process in 2020. If it was too soon then, it’s too soon now.

“The American people are in despair during this global pandemic: millions are out of work and more than 200,000 have lost their lives to this deadly virus. It is the duty of our elected officials to provide relief to the American people and ensure all voters can participate in our democracy by safely casting their votes this year.

“Supreme Court justices serve for life and make decisions that impact every American. They require a thorough vetting process that is transparent to the American people. Such a process would be undermined if rushed through.

“Now is not the time to rush a lifetime appointment to the United States Supreme Court.”

CONTACT: Sarah Courtney | 202-263-1332 | scourtney@lwv.org

 

Learn About Massachusetts Election Reform

State Senator Cindy Creem invites YOU!

Through a discussion with City Clerk Olson, State Senator Creem, and State Senator Finegold, you will learn about the impact of the new election reform law on the September & November elections.

PLEASE…use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kd-ugpzsoGtHKULZt1Oss2zaM5DX8HMhz