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!"