Ward 2 alderman race loses a candidate

by | Jul 25, 2013 | Elections | 5 comments

Newton’s race for Ward 2 alderman is down one candidate. Jack Leader has decided not to run. He is supporting Eve Tapper as the person he believes is the best candidate, according to the following email he sent to his colleagues on the Economic Development Commission:

After much discussion and thought, I have halted my aldermanic run. I will be supporting Eve Tapper, and I ask that you do the same. She is knowledgeable, experienced in the ways of Newton, and agrees with the EDC on all of our issues.

Jack M. Leader

 

 

5 Comments

  2. Joshua Norman
    Joshua Norman on July 26, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    I was surprised that those three links were all I saw from her campaign as well.

    I’m wondering if candidates are waiting to the last minute to turn in their signatures. At least three school committee races (two incumbents and one newcomer who was endorsed by the termed-out member) as well as four aldermanic races (all incumbents) don’t even have a candidate who have turned in their signatures.
    http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/newton/2013/07/17/official-candidates-list-starts-to-take-shape/#axzz2aCb0TFsG

  3. Greg Reibman
    Greg Reibman on July 30, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Jack Leader issued a press release on Monday..

    Jack Leader, Candidate for Ward 2 Aldermanic Seat Withdraws From Race

    NEWTON, MA (July 29, 2013) – Jack Leader announced today that he is withdrawing from the race for Ward 2 Alderman, representing Newtonville. “While the race was exciting, and meeting everyone around the ward and exchanging ideas was gratifying, there are some family issues and events that require my concentration and attention. I have always understood that family is my number one priority and therefore will not be a candidate for the Ward 2 seat this election cycle.”
    Leader continued, “The City of Newton still faces a structural deficit; the Village Centers require rehabilitation and revitalization as well as different parking and traffic patterns. As a City, Newton needs to grow its commercial tax base to keep our schools strong. I will continue to work on these issues through my membership on the Economic Development Commission for the City of Newton and as a constituent.”

    “In conclusion I ask all of my supporters and friends to direct their attention and support to Eve Tapper. I have worked with Eve over the last 6 years on many issues important to Newton, and to Newtonville; most specifically the Austin St. Project, where I was the Chair of the Joint Advisory Planning Group (JAPG) and Eve worked representing the City. We found ourselves as friendly competitors in this race. And now I ask you all to support Eve and to help move Newtonville forward.”
    Candidate Tapper had this to say of the news: “Jack and I share many of the same ideals with regard to development issues in general and serving the interests of Ward 2 residents in particular. I appreciate Jack’s support and look forward to working with him to build a better Newton in the future.”

  4. Joshua Norman
    Joshua Norman on July 31, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Ward 2 lost another candidate. The TAB’s print edition reported that Lia Fahey bowed out of the race instead of turning in her signatures.