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I’m Ace Tayloe, and after living in Ward 3 for a decade, I was excited to run for city council to represent my neighbors in the 2025 elections. I didn't make it past the preliminary, but I plan to keep this site active, both as an archive of my platform and to publish what I'm working on next. Above all, I want to keep an open and curious mind, to work towards consensus and collaboration, and to leave the place a little better than I found it. Read more about me here.
Upcoming events and info
Upcoming events and info
I'm not on the ballot in November, but I'm pleased and humbled that I received 22% of the vote. I am likewise thrilled that Ward 3 (and the city as a whole) had a nearly 30% turnout rate; that's higher than some November elections! I'm excited to see an even greater turnout on November 4th! (or earlier, for everyone voting by mail or early) Check your registration, update your registration, and get a mail-in ballot!
The next Salvo Clean-Up is planned for Saturday, October 18th from 9am to 12pm. Stay tuned for more details, and if you'd like to join, bring your paint clothes!
Interested in rent stabilization? I'm collecting signatures to put a law before voters next year that would cap rent increases at 5% or cost of living per year, whichever is lower. Reach out if you'd like to sign or help collect!
I'm continuing to attend city council meetings, and planning to publish my notes on what happens (to bridge the gap between when they happen and when the minutes come out). They'll be available on this site; watch this space!
Affordability
Affordability
We all need housing; Northampton needs a lot of housing. The people who work here should be able to afford to live here, particularly the people that make our city function.
Getting Around Town
Getting Around Town
Walk, wheel, drive, bus, or bike–we all need to get around. Roads and sidewalks need to be well-maintained, as a matter of accessibility, of justice, and of practicality.
Collaborative Government
Collaborative Government
A government should serve its people, doing things at a scale that individuals can’t. City council is no exception. Their decisions should support the common good, be easy to participate in, and respond to the needs of the people who live and work here.
Schools
Schools
I hope I don’t have to elaborate on the importance of supporting kids, their education, and their wellbeing. Critical to that is supporting school employees.
Robust Downtown
Robust Downtown
The shops, restaurants, venues, and other businesses downtown bring in revenue to the city and joy to our lives. And I have a personal stake: I work there. With a thriving downtown, the city does better.
Communication & Availability
Communication & Availability
Ward 3 is too big for one person to know all of; I need to hear from you to know what I’m missing. Similarly, you need to know what I’m working on, and what the city at large is doing.
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