“I am enthusiastic about the future of Newton, look forward to it and just look forward to partnering with citizens and businesses in Newton to help Newton reach it’s potential,”
In a year where the Newton city tax rate dropped by nine cents, several candidates for office have criticized the city council for raising the taxes of the city’s residents.
At each of the forums, candidates will have the opportunity to deliver three-minute opening statements and two-minute closing statements. Audience members will then have one minute to ask questions of
Two of the three candidates running for mayor of Newton made their cases and shared views on topics ranging from economic development to the future of the Soldiers Reunion at
Newton City Council approved the rezoning request for a 265-home development called Kaylor Ridge in a 5-1 vote. Council member Beverly Danner was against the approval.