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Councilor Andreae Downs

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Instead of trying to cram us all into one Zoom meeting, let’s just talk. If you have something to share, call or text me at 617-329-1261. I look forward to hearing from you!

Council & Covid

Your City Council is working to ease the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Here are some of our actions to date:

*Resolution to cap third-party app delivery fees at 10% (language and a link to why on page 45 here)—passed.

*Allocating $750,000 to a COVID-19 fund to be used to pay for food assistance for needy residents, PPE for Newton employees and overtime associated with the pandemic--passed

​*Resolution to allow voting by mail in Massachusetts (language on p. 3 here)—passed

*Allocating $2m in unrestricted Community Preservation funds to assist residents below 80% of median income or unemployed due to the pandemic with rent and mortgage payments—on hold while we get questions answered

*Exploring ways to make outdoor dining easier when restaurants can resume in-person service—under discussion with the administration

*Finding ways to bring life back to our village centers once retail establishments can open again—initial conversations

*Opening streets for physical activity, fresh air, sunshine and local traffic while discouraging speedy cut-through traffic—proposed, but still not scheduled for discussion
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I’m happy to hear your ideas on other ways we can help. Send me an email at adowns@newtonma.gov!

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Contact: andreae4newton@gmail.com - 617-329-1261

Endorsed by:

Committee  to Elect Andreae Downs, Steve Siegel, Treasurer, 160 Allen Ave., Waban, MA 02468