Who will lead Northampton next? With Mayor David Narkewicz announcing he won’t seek 4th term, race opens up
Updated Jan 09, 2021;
Posted Jan 09, 2021
Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz speaks at a naturalization ceremony held on the grounds of the Hampshire County Courthouse. (Don Treeger/The Republican)
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After serving for nearly a decade as the chief public official of Hampshire County’s largest city, Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz announced earlier this week he won’t be seeking reelection come November, leaving residents to speculate who his likely successor will be.
Multiple city councilors in the community as well as state representatives have argued by the time leadership of Northampton changes hands next year, Narkewicz will have left behind a legacy of strong financial stewardship balanced with a dedication to social justice through city programming, including a community resilience hub his office is currently working on to support vulnerable resi
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