Issues

The urgency of addressing climate change cannot be overstated. I am proud of Newton’s strong track record of taking action to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.  However, there is much more we can do, and I look forward to working with the City Council and our many committed and knowledgeable community groups and residents to promote energy efficiency and speed our transition to clean energy to heat and cool our buildings and power our vehicles. 

As Mayor, I also will invest more in protecting Newton residents and businesses from the impacts of climate change that are already here, such as more intense flooding and extreme heat. We will invest more in our urban tree canopy and upgrade our stormwater management rules in order to ensure new development reduces the risk of flooding rather than exacerbates it.  Together, we will foster a sustainable future –making Newton a model for local action on a global challenge.