1. When Ward 3 asked for protection ...
Owen came through. Lola Reid:
"I have been particularly struck by his ability to
Lisa DePiano: listen to various sides of an issue and was espe-
"He was very present both emotionally cially pleased that he was able to bring balance
and in action with the recent house to the Neighborhood Watch, steering it from a
fires. I personally felt at ease knowing hard-line approach it might have had."
that Owen was engaged in forming
the Neighborhood Watch and work-
ing on the arson victims' fund."
Owen talks about gathering community consensus ...
and that is what he has done.
Nicholas Horton:
"I've had the great pleasure of interacting
with Owen over the past few years through
his work on the Ward 3 Neighborhood
Association and our advocacy of the ex- Dillon Sussman:
pansion of the bike trails through town. "He helped build a relationship between the Smith Col-
He's the real deal and I know he is serious lege Landscape Studies Department and Ward 3. When I
about bike issues." served on the Zoning Revisions Committee, he provided
valuable feedback. He and I worked on creating two dif-
George Kohout: ferent neighborhood surveys regarding planning issues in
"Owen and I collaborated on the recent Ward 3: one about green space and one about infill. What
2010 Census campaign and the commit- I respect most about Owen is that he doesn't just talk
tee discussions leading to the formation about things- he does them."
of the Zoning Revisions Committee.
His enthusiasm, attention to detail and
thoughtful contributions have made a
big impression on me."
Joel Spiro:
Jesse M. Adams:
"I had the pleasure of working with Owen on
"Owen was my Treasurer and one of
Northampton's Complete Count Committee
my top policy advisors when I suc-
for the federal census. Owen volunteered his
cessfully ran for City Councilor At
leadership in Ward 3, and helped organize
Large. I know that he will encourage
other volunteers. Owen was always there when
open and honest debates about all is-
you needed him and inspired all of us."
sues, will listen and weigh the concerns
and interests of the people with an open
mind, and will show shrewd judgment in
his decision-making."
Owen says he su~ports public education ...
and has acted on it.
Ellen Nigrosh:
"Owen has also been a valuable and dedicated
member of the NEF Endowment Distribution
Committee. He has great ideas, he follows through
on his commitments, he listens to all points of
view, and he thinks things through."
Deb Christakos:
"Owen worked on the Vote Yes campaign in Ward 3 as
Jack Finn: a highly motivated and informed volunteer.
"I have worked alongside Owen Freeman-Daniels on He worked with former School Committee member
committees for the Northampton Education Foun- Tim Fisher to promote Safe Routes to School. He is
dation and have been impressed with his eagerness also a member of the NEF Endowment Distribution
to work hard. Owen's approach has always been to Committee, which has funded several noteworthy
be intellectually rigorous and to fully grasp issues public school initiatives including Green Action and
before proposing solutions." Creative Classrooms."
He's done the worl<. He doesn't quit.
www.owenforward3.com

2. Owen not only thinks about the On
economy ... he delivered. Owen
Tara Brewster:
"His dedication to the economy of this Freeman-Daniels:
region is unwavering. Through the NAYP
he has helped launch many projects that
have improved the greater good for many
residents of Hampshire County. I know
that if elected he will work diligently for his
hometown as he has for most of his life."
WhenWard3
needed
Steven Bandarra:
representation,
"Owen has shown himself to be someone who
cares deeply about our ward. On the Chamber's
Owen
Economic Development Committee he has stepped UP..
consistently been a passionate advocate for our
neighborhood. He is hard working, responsi-
ble, and not afraid to speak up on our behalf."
and stayea 1n.
"Owen quickly stepped into a leadership
role on the ad hoc committee that formed to
help raise money for the victims. Owen did
JennyLadd:
an amazing job in helping represent his ward,
"I have enjoyed working with Owen on
organizing events ... helping ensure that there
the Core Committee of the Valley Time
would be professional stewardship for the
Trade, an organization dedicated to
funds raised and that they would be distrib-
building local resiliency using time as a
uted equitably."
currency. He has put in a great deal of
time helping this fledgling organization Michael Kusek
get off the ground. He has demonstrated
integrity, passion for community, and
direct, critical thinking."
Vote
"From the beginning of our work
August 2nd together on the Ward Three
Neighborhood Association, I
at the Senior Center have been impressed by Owen's commit-
on Conz Street ment and tenacity in working for the best
interests of the ward. Significantly, even
when we have disagreed, I appreciate his
Need an absentee ballot? respectful manner and his ability to listen
Contact us. to others. Owen never excludes contrast-
ing points of view from the table ... he has a
proven record of being able to connect and
email: collaborate with a diverse range of people
to get things done for our ward and our
Owenforward3@gmail.com City."
Madeline Weaver Blanchette
Call Owen: 413.530.1054
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"He is not only active in the Ward
Twitter Owenforward3 3 Neighborhood Association but has
a perspective on city-wide issues that
will help the City of Northampton for
OWEN years to come. He has excelled in is-
sues of education, city-wide planning,
and is an excellent communicator."
Marilyn Richards
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