Mayor picks up endorsements for Gov.

Mayor picks up endorsements for Gov.

by | Jan 27, 2017 | Governor's race, Setti Warren | 3 comments

Mayor Warren apparently picked up a couple of endorsements today, before officially announcing his candidacy.

This came across in the MASSter List this morning:

Setti’s coup

Newton Mayor Setti Warren has landed major endorsements from three former state Democratic Party leaders, suddenly making his yet-to-be-announced gubernatorial candidacy a very legitimate, and non-laughable, matter. According to Kevin Franck, Warren’s recently hired communications advisor,

Setti Warren: I wanted to experience this with my kids

Setti Warren: I wanted to experience this with my kids

by | Jan 16, 2017 | Setti Warren | 4 comments

Our mayor published an essay today on MassLive that begins…

My two kids probably could not think of anything more torturous than being forced to watch a boring speech by the President of the United States, but I made them watch President Obama’s farewell address last Tuesday, anyway.

 

I told them the things parents usually say: You might learn something. You’re witnessing history. When the president addresses the nation, everyone should listen.

 

But the truth is, making them watch our first African-American president say goodbye was more about me than them. I didn’t even care if they paid attention; this was a moment I wanted to experience with my arms around them.

Read the rest here.

Mayor, police chief: Sanctuary city ordinance not necessary. Norton: Yes it is

by | Dec 14, 2016 | City Council, Mayor's office, politics | 44 comments

From this week’s Newton TAB..

Mayor Setti Warren and Chief David MacDonald said Newton’s current practices were already in keeping with those of other “sanctuary city” communities, releasing a policy statement clarifying that Newton police officers do not proactively take action on immigration matters.

and …

“There is definitely still going to be an ordinance filed,” Ward 2 Councilor Emily Norton said. “A bunch of us have heard from constituents wanting some demonstration of leadership from their elected officials in the wake of the election to reassure people who may be feeling unsure, or unsafe even, in this new reality.”

Steve Grossman will “support Setti Warren for governor 100%,” if he runs

by | Dec 2, 2016 | Governor's race, politics, Setti Warren | 2 comments

Former state treasurer and 2014 candidate for governor Steve Grossman told the State House News Service that he would back Setti Warren’s run for governor, should the mayor decide to run. 

From the story:

“I will support Setti for governor 100 percent” if he decides to run, Grossman said. He said, “I like Setti. I believe in Setti. He has been an outstanding mayor. I think he did what he said he was going to do.”