I am voting for John Chaimanis. Why? Because he is a leader who brings new ideas and solid experience with budgets and fiscal planning.

Newton needs this. In many ways, we’re in a rut—facing financial problems that show up in our sidewalks and roads, our schools, our small businesses, our commercial centers, and our real estate. We need someone who listens and acts on our behalf, someone with experience and balance.

Wherever John goes and no matter with whom he speaks, people feel that he is really listening and caring about their concerns. He has in-depth experience with finance and has managed many large projects which can help our leaders make informed decisions. He runs a clean energy investment company. He cares about the environment, about our schools, and about Newton’s future. He has lived here for decades, has children in the schools, and runs his business right here in Newton. He is real and believes in transparency.

We need him—he cares and we are lucky to have him.

Carol Todreas
Waban