thank you

Dear Friends,

First I want to thank you all for your support and continued confidence in my ability to represent you as your City Councilor. And a special thanks to those of you who donated to my campaign, hosted a lawn sign for me, knocked on doors, wrote with your thoughts and concerns, placed and retrieved my signs, held signs on election day, phoned or emailed your friends on my behalf and more.

Last term we got through the worst of COVID, a positive of its legacy being the continued outdoor dining that my colleagues and I worked hard to bring about.

As Chair of the Plastics Reduction Working Group, I collaborated with the community and led the successful effort to eliminate more non-recyclable plastics. Next term, we will work to reduce our City's dependence on single use plastic water bottles and unnecessary locally created plastic packaging. Thank you to all who contributed to this effort. We will continue this effort next term.

A deep thank you to all of my colleagues, without whose collaboration no progress would have been possible. Government is a team effort. Nothing is done by one person alone.

A special thank you to my ward mates Alicia Bowman and Brenda Noel whose hard work, collaboration and dedication to the City allowed so many projects to get done in Ward 6 and Citywide, to Zoning and Planning Chair Deb Crossley and colleague Holly Ryan for their dedication to the City and many contributions to making Newton a better place to live.

Finally, I am also deeply grateful to our campaign team, my venerable sign crew, and my husband John Ficarelli. Without all of you this would not be possible.

Onward to next term and all of its challenges.

Again, thank you all.

Vicki Danberg, Newton Councilor at Large, Ward 6

Vicki Around Town - Vicki Helping Others

COUNCILOR DANBERG LEADS THE WAY ON PLASTICS REDUCTION

Vicki chairs the Newton Plastics Reduction Working Group, dedicated to reducing use of single use plastics in the City. She led the successful ban on polystyrene (Styrofoam) items packaged in the City and supported the ban on single use plastic bags and "nip" bottles."

Read more here!

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE RECENT CITY COUNCIL VOTE TO BAN PLASTIC TAKEOUT DISHWARE, HELIUM BALLOON RELEASES

“It is the fact that black plastic, unbeknownst to many people, is made out of largely old electronic components,” Councilor Victoria Danberg said. “And electronic components have lots of heavy metals—cadmium, lead—and these items leach out into food. And the public doesn’t really know this is the case. So it’s a public health issue.”

Why I am running

Newton is a city of many hearts and many aspirations.

Newton is my home and I am proud to be a resident. It is the City where my husband and I have chosen to live since 1977. It is where we have raised our family and made cherished friends. It is the City that has allowed our children to receive a world class education and to become independent, successful adults.

Newton is the City that has given me the opportunity to serve my fellow citizens and to have made a difference in this vibrant, diverse and caring community.

I am running for re-election as your Councilor at Large to be able to continue to contribute to the City’s progress and to serve my neighbors as we work to make Newton the best City it can be.

I am proud of the contributions and changes I have had a part in creating so far:

Advocating for housing options for all in our City, especially near public transportation
Secure, long term financial planning for public buildings, schools, roads and infrastructure
Improved pedestrian safety and traffic calming measures
Energizing and improving our Village centers
Bringing renewable and green energy solutions to our public buildings, including our library and schools
Banning Polystyrene products and plastic stir sticks to discourage use of non-biodegradable packaging that impacts our environment

We still have far to go and many challenges that need to be addressed as we move into the future. My priorities for an even better Newton are:

Environmental and Energy Conservation
Public Education and Safety
Improvement of our Village Centers
Adaptive re-use of our existing buildings where possible to maintain character while allowing for current needs

Let’s work together to make our already caring, vibrant, and beautiful City even better. I am running to serve – to continue to commit to improving the quality of life here for all of our residents, in all of our Villages.

Sincerely,

Vicki

Thank you to our endorsers!

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I would like to express my strong support for Vicki Danberg as City Councilor. I have known Vicki for 42 years and worked with her in many capacities including initially as a student at Brookline High School and most recently as a retail landlord in Newton Centre putting Panera Bread into our Centre St location. In every case I have found Vicki to always fight the good fight and to pursue what that she believes is best for Newton. I can personally attest to her integrity, passion for Newton and impressive work ethic.

Joel Kadis

I wanted to write a few words in favor of Vicki Danberg. She has been a beacon of goodwill for the residents and business owners of Newton Center.

She cares so much about this City, she goes out of her way to solve problems, she is an excellent organizer who can bring people together to solve problems and get things done, She is always responsive when something needs to happen right away and has done a great deal in concrete ways to improve life in Newton. I have had many instances when I called on Vicki to attend a meeting with me and she was always willing to attend to help in any way she could.

Vicki definitely gets my vote.

Jodie Zussman

Thank you to the Massachusetts Womens’ Political Caucus Action Committee for their 2021 endorsement!

Dear Victoria Danberg,

The Massachusetts Womens’ Political Caucus Political Action Committee is pleased to inform you that the MWPC PAC is making a contribution of $100 to your campaign, included with this letter. In addition, The MWPC members will be informed of our support of your candidacy.

Read complete endorsement here.