Seven veteran Newton City Councilors said good bye to their colleagues and constituents on Monday Dec. 19 in their final meeting before leaving the council. Several of these are extraordinary and recommended watching. Thanks to Jack Prior of Newton Watch for recording and sharing.
Jack has also posted photos here.
I thought Scott Lennon’s speech was particularly poignant. Amy Sangiolo’s was also very strong. There is a huge gravitas void waiting to be filled on the City Council.
What Andy said. I also appreciated the tone of Mayor-elect Fuller’s comments and how comfortable she seemed as she transitions into her new role. And you know you can count on Councilors Hess-Mahan and Yates for championing what they believe in to the final moment.
Wow, some serious thumbs up/thumbs down action on the comments here. I think part of it is because Fuller remains a polarizing figure with a bit of a PR problem in spite of her win.