Newton Teachers Union Endorses Scott Lennon for Mayor

NEWTON, MA — First it was the Newton Fire Union, then the Carpenters Local Union, now the Newton Teachers Association have gotten on the political bandwagon to endorse Scott Lennon for the next Newton Mayor.

Teacher's Union President Mike Zilles explained that Lennon's stands on state-wide issues were an important part of endorsing him, pointing to Lennon's opposition to the ballot initiative to raise the cap on charters, and his support of the upcoming "fair share" amendment to raise state income taxes on millionaires to support public education and the $15 per hour minimum wage.

"He will be a partner to working people because his deepest convictions tell him this is the right thing to do," Zilles said.

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Zilles also said he felt Lennon would be a regular presence in the schools, "listening to educators so that he can support them in their work with children and empower them to be partners in decision-making."

Scott is the third generation of his family to be educated in Newton public schools, and his daughter Jenna is now in the system.

"I'm particularly proud to get the endorsement of an organization that has taught generations of my family in Newton's public schools, the Newton Teachers Association," Lennon said in a statement.

Photo of Scott Lennon at City Hall with David Olsen by Ben Kaufman, courtesy of Lennon's campaign for mayor.