Thank you to the Daily Collegian for its interest in the Town Council election and for publishing candidate responses to their questionnaire. Below are my responses (we were limited to around a total of 300-400 words). Look for the Daily Collegian article soon! What previous experience qualifies you for the office you are seeking, i.e. … Continue reading "Daily Collegian – Town Council Candidate Questionnaire"

The Sierra Club of MA recently sent a candidate questionnaire to all Town Council candidates. Below are my responses. Energy and Global Warming 1. Municipal Reductions in Greenhouse Gases: Local governments have a clear mandate to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) and advance green initiatives. The United States is withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, despite … Continue reading "Sierra Club of MA – Candidate Questionnaire"

The Springfield Republican recently sent the Town Council candidates a candidate profile and survey with five questions. Look for all the candidate answers soon in the paper. But, in the meantime, here’s how I responded.     1] Why are you running, and what will be your priorities if elected? I am running to advocate … Continue reading "The Springfield Republican – Candidate Survey"

Mothers Out Front recently asked all candidates for their positions on sustainability and diversity. I am thrilled that many groups are asking these questions ahead of the election. You can find all candidate answers here. My answers are below. Amherst, Northampton and Pelham are currently discussing Community Choice Energy. Is this an idea you support? … Continue reading "Mothers Out Front – Sustainability and Diversity Survey"

A new group in Amherst, Affordable Housing for Amherst, recently sent a survey to all town council candidates. I am excited to be receiving surveys on the issues to respond to. It is my pleasure to share my responses here. During the past year the Select Board included the following in its priorities for long … Continue reading "Affordable Housing for Amherst – Survey"

I was recently asked what my position on the newest application for expansion to the state from the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School was. This is a great question, so I thought I would share my views here. On a related note, I opposed the state-wide ballot issue a few years ago that sought … Continue reading "Position on PVCICS Expansion Request"

Amherst Media has posted video statements for the Town Council candidates on its website. Thanks go to Amherst Media for providing this valuable public service and allowing me, and all other candidates, time to speak to the residents. Watch my statement below. To see all the statements, click here. https://youtu.be/U1otxpcS9EU Here is a transcript of … Continue reading "Amherst Media Posts Candidate Video Statements"

Nick Grabbe, former Charter Commission member and former editor of the Amherst Bulletin, endorsed me on the blog A Better Amherst last week. He writes: “There are many excellent candidates for Amherst’s new Town Council, but only one I feel qualified to endorse. If you have met Mandi Jo Hanneke, or heard her speak, you … Continue reading "Nick Grabbe endorses Mandi Jo for Town Council"

Thank you to the League of Women Voters for continuing to publish their Election Guide as we transition to a new form of government. Below is the question asked of all Town Council candidate and my answer. You can find all candidate answers on the League’s website. What are the three most important tasks to … Continue reading "League of Women Voters’ Election Guide is now online!"