by Irina Costache, Campaign Organizer | Subscribe by Email
With only 2.5 weeks left to go, we are now down to the last stretch before the November general election!
As we are now much closer to November 5, it is crucial for those planning to vote absentee to request and cast an absentee ballot as soon as possible! In a race as small and as tight as ours, every vote could decide the outcome, so it’s important to send in your absentee request (or go vote in person at City Hall) today or Monday! There is no Early Voting in municipal elections, so absentee voting is the only option for those who cannot vote on election day. The application for an absentee ballot may be sent by email (elections@newtonma.gov), mail, fax, or delivered in person to the City Clerk’s office in City Hall. You can even request one on behalf of a family member.
Canvassing Update
Last weekend, Bill had a successful transit-oriented door-knocking event focusing on his environmental platform with a number of volunteers from Sunrise Movement Boston!
Also this week, Ward 2 Councilor At Large Susan Albright, who formally endorsed the campaign back in May, joined Bill to knock doors of voters in Waban!
In total this week, Bill and the team of volunteers knocked 456 doors in Ward 5, talking to more than 100 voters, and bringing the total number of doors knocked by Bill to 7,325 and to 8,450 for the campaign as a whole! This marks the completion of three of the four precincts for Bill’s 4th pass around Ward 5!
Endorser Updates
It’s almost time to close our list of campaign endorsers -- but you can still email us this weekend to add your name: https://www.billhumphrey.org/endorsements
Also, Helen Rittenberg has written a nice letter this week in support of Bill’s candidacy:
Voters who live in Ward 5 have the good fortune to be able to vote for Bill Humphrey for a seat on the Newton City Council on Nov 5.
I have been a Newton voter since 1977. I am so impressed with Bill’s energy, focus and knowledge about Newton. He is passionate, progressive and energetic.
Bill has lived in Waban all his life and attended our local schools. His understanding of our government and history and his mastery of the complex policy issues we are confronting is broad and sophisticated. He cares deeply about where our city is headed at a moment in time when we face considerable uncertainty about the future.
Bill is the candidate in Ward 5 best equipped to help the City Council engage effectively with a broad range of city agencies and community groups as we meet our responsibility to engage in Smart Growth.
Likewise, Karen Weisgerber had this to say this week:
“Bill Humphrey stands apart as the candidate focused on the environment, progressive housing solutions for all, and improvements in transportation. His forward-looking vision and life-long commitment to Newton make him the candidate for our entire family.”
Upper Falls Area Council Re-Scheduled to Next Week
This week, there was no monthly Upper Falls Area Council meeting, as it has been rescheduled to the 24th of October! Bill will be speaking briefly along with the other candidates. In the meantime, here is a reminder from the Council regarding an upcoming temporary closure of the Upper Falls Greenway:
"Part of the Upper Falls Greenway will be temporarily closed due to safety requirements during a WHDH tower maintenance project on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 7am to 11am. In the event of inclement weather, the project will be rescheduled for Sunday November 3rd from 7am to 11am."
Also the four neighborhood Area Councils will be sponsoring candidate debates for Ward 5 (among others) on Sunday October 27th at Zervas Elementary School. Bill’s debate is scheduled for 2 to 2:30.
Get Involved
Lawn Signs: If anyone needs a lawn signs replaced after this past week’s storm, please reach out to Bill! We have about 10 signs left that we can use if needed to replace signs that blew away or were damaged.
End of Campaign Volunteer Shifts: Just like the September primary, we are looking for volunteers to help hold signs in support of Bill outside of polling locations, phone bank on November 5 to remind residents to vote, and hang voting reminders on Ward 5 doors on November 3rd and 4th! If you are available and interested, please email Bill and let us know.