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About me

PictureAndreae, Paul and daughters Susannah and Juliette.
In the 30 years we have lived here, Newton has given us much: a wonderful community of friends and neighbors, excellent schooling for our two daughters, a library that continues to inspire curiosity, great parks and open spaces, decent public transportation and more.

I wish to continue to give back to Newton and improve life here for you as Chair of the Public Safety & Transportation Committee, and your City Councilor

My professional background is as a community journalist and since 2012 I serve as director of the Wastewater Advisory Committee to the MWRA.

PictureThe greater Downs family: Paul Glickman, Ellie, Susannah Glickman, Andree Saulnier, Eva, Jonathan, Caleb, Andreae.
Accomplishments
  • Voted for expanded & affordable housing options
  • Pushed for a more expansive Climate Action Plan and support higher efficiency standards and reduced transportation emissions
  • Supported Newton restaurants and businesses by helping to open up parking space dining.
  • Docketed bike lanes for Beacon and Parker Streets.
  • Supported restrictive gun store zoning
  • Supported increasing the percentage of affordable units in new developments
  • Advocated for a data-based sidewalk prioritization plan
  • Fought MBTA cuts of the 52 bus, Green line and Worcester line
  • Pushed to open the southern Sudbury Aqueduct for walking; also more safe walking spaces on the Carriage Lane and Albemarle Road
  • Raised funds and advocated for maintenance of trails in Cold Spring Park
  • Promoted Newton's adoption of Complete Streets, which has meant over $400K in state grant funds
  • Advocated for opening the Christina Street Bridge
  • Worked on visioning for Washington and Needham streets

Community Involvement
Since 2004—Member of the League of Women Voters
  • Organized two Transportation forums, a 2015 Parking Forum, and led the League's 2014 Transportation Study.

2011-2017—Chair of the mayor’s Transportation Advisory Group, which produced
  • A parking management plan
  • Newton’s Bicycle Network Plan
  • A region-wide guide for a sidewalk snow clearance policy
  • Policies and suggestions to improve pedestrian safety, including a street lighting study

2015-2017--Waban Area Councilor
  • Advocated for traffic designs at Angier and Zervas that protect children’s safety
  • Included in responses to housing developments suggestions for safer curb designs and lower traffic impacts on the neighborhood
  • Worked for improvements in our green spaces

Member
  • Newton Conservators
  • Green Newton
  • Newton Tree Conservancy
  • Livable Newton

I continue to work toward
  • Protecting and supporting our pupils as we return to in-person school
  • Reductions in the bureaucratic hurdles homeowners and new businesses face
  • Efficient reconstruction of streets designed for transit, biking and walking as well as vehicle safety.
  • Police transparency and reform
  • Building a new senior center

I get excited about solutions to Newton’s issues that solve more than one problem at once, and that help us come together as a community. I look forward to hearing your ideas.

Please contact me at Andreae4newton@gmail.com 

"Andreae is a great advocate for parks and parkways. She is a joy to work with."
State Rep. Ruth Balser

​Endorsed by:

Committee  to Elect Andreae Downs, David Kenney, Treasurer, 22 Agawam Rd., Waban, MA 02468