Lennon: Pointing out differences does not diminish the background of my opponent

Lennon: Pointing out differences does not diminish the background of my opponent

by | Oct 25, 2017 | Newton | 64 comments

Candidate Scott Lennon has just sent Village 14 this statement in response to an ad in today’s Newton TAB.

Many of you have seen the recent Newton TAB advertisement highlighting key differences between me and Ruthanne in this year’s mayoral contest. Some of that ad – specifically the point that I have been continuously employed for the past 20 years – has been taken out of context. I feel compelled to set the record straight.

I have the deepest respect for working families, and those whose primary job is to care for young children while balancing life in the workforce. I appreciate the sacrifices made each and every day by stay-at- home moms and dads, because I was raised by one

Fuller: My opponent is attacking me for choosing to work and to raise kids

Fuller: My opponent is attacking me for choosing to work and to raise kids

by | Oct 25, 2017 | Mayor's race, Newton, Ruthanne Fuller, Scott Lennon | 34 comments

Candidate Ruthanne Fuller has just released this statement in response to an ad in today’s Newton TAB.

My opponent’s recent ad questioning my capacity to be both a mother and a leader shows a regrettable lack of understanding for those of us who work every day to balance family, career, and service to the community and for women who work – whether in paid or unpaid positions – and raise kids.

Last year, I declared my candidacy for Mayor of Newton because I am passionate about Newton’s future. I have a clear vision, a plan to make us an even better community, and the experience to deliver. My campaign has been and will continue to be

Lennon and Fuller in their own words

by | Oct 20, 2017 | Mayor's race, Newton, Ruthanne Fuller, Scott Lennon | 32 comments

The Boston Globe’s John Hilliard asked candidates for mayor Scott Lennon and Ruthanne Fuller ten questions including about the charter, our village centers, housing and transportation. And John also asked Newton residents about their choices for mayor.

In addition, today I had the privilege to moderate a chamber debate with the two candidates at Mount Ida College. We talked about tax overrides, the school budget, unions, health care, Northland, management styles and big ideas.

 

A friendly request for Anping Shen, Eileen Sandberg, Scott Lennon & Ruthanne Fuller

by | Oct 16, 2017 | Newton | 21 comments

Over this past weekend, the School Committee candidates from Ward 1  Kathy Marchi and Bridget Ray-Canada ), Ward 3 (Cyrus Vaghar and Margaret Albright) and Ward 8 (Gail Spector, and Matt Miller) all voluntarily published their answers to the Newton Teachers Association’s candidates’ survey after it became apparent the the teachers union would not release them. If I’m not mistaken, that means all we need is

City Councilors, including mayoral candidates, come out against Home Rule petition

City Councilors, including mayoral candidates, come out against Home Rule petition

by | Oct 2, 2017 | Charter Commission, City Council, City Council elections | 18 comments

A strongly worded letter released this morning and signed by seven city councilors, including the two mayoral candidates, opposes the Home Rule Petition that is docketed by another 14 candidates. This suggests that even if the petition passes the city council, it may run into trouble with the new mayor, no matter who