| Newton MA News and Politics BlogIt’s just not right for a sitting incumbent to refuse to engage with his/her challengers.  If so, then I think the best course of action is to assume that only those that are appearing in public forums are the only ones actually running for office … and to give those candidates as many forums as possible to make their case.

With that in mind, I’d like to open this thread up to ALL Ward 1 at-large candidates for City Council.  Let us know why you’re running, why you believe you’re the best candidate, and what distinguishes you from the other candidates running for the position.