10-03-2025
Northampton mayor running for re-election
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra has announced she's running for re-election.
Sciarra is the 45th mayor of the city of Northampton and was first elected in November 2021. Before that, she served four terms as a city councilor from 2013 to 2020.
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In a statement sent to 22News, Sciarra told her constituents that, 'I am running to serve as your mayor for another four-year term. I hope we can continue to work together and make our beloved city even more accessible, equitable and sustainable.'
Examples of transformative investments in Northampton's future included:
Securing increased funding for roads and sidewalks as part of our five-year Capital Improvement Program.
Launched the Division of Community Care, which has reimagined crisis response in Northampton, providing compassionate, unarmed support that has helped nearly 2,000 people facing emotional distress, substance use challenges, and housing insecurity.
Launched the Climate Action and Project Administration Department, which works across city departments to ensure decisions relating to planning, procurement and capital help meet our sustainability goals.
Advanced the Picture Main Street redesign—positioned to leverage nearly $30 million in state funding to revitalize our downtown, with groundbreaking scheduled for next year.
Establish the Special Education Stabilization Fund to support critical student services.
Awarded $4 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act Community Recovery Project funds to expand housing and shelter services, address food insecurity, support small businesses and nonprofits, strengthen healthcare access, support early education and childcare, and invest in arts, culture and recreation—including helping to reopen the Iron Horse.
Supported downtown initiatives including outdoor dining, live music, and seasonal events which have driven Northampton's COVID recovery, boosted local businesses and revitalized public spaces.
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