Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor

Former Amherst Town Councilor. Focused on housing, economic vitality, and zoning reform. Progressive Democrat. he/him 🏳️‍🌈

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

As I close out my first and only term on the Town Council I am reflecting on my experience, my accomplishments, and my hopes for the next Council. This article reflects on my accomplishments on the Town Council.
https://t.co/FdWpjTGE3u

[Amherst Democratic Town Committee @AmherstMADems]

Next week! @nepublicmedia is hosting a debate watch party right here in Amherst at @whitelionbrew. Come watch the debate, drink some local beer, have some food, and enjoy being in community. More info here: https://t.co/PxWeHhYepZ

[Amherst Democratic Town Committee @AmherstMADems]

We need your help to make change at the MassDems Convention. We're introducing resolutions on reparations, climate, healthcare, & rural education. But the first step is electing delegates at our Caucus. Learn more & register for the caucus: https://t.co/IUNrF43URz

[Paul Bockelman @Amherst_Paul]

Just before the torrential rains hit, the community game together to celebrate pride, and declare June as LGBTQI+ Pride Month in @TownOfAmherst led by @ADevlinGauthier and @MandiJoHanneke . https://t.co/iUv2x4kB2d

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

Proud to have co-authored this resolution focused on decarbonizing housing and transportation with a special focus on Western Mass. If you wanna help me support it at the MassDems Convention, go to the link and register for the @AmherstMADems Caucus on 6/10.

[Amherst Democratic Town Committee @AmherstMADems]

We're introducing a resolution on climate - decarbonizing buildings & transportation - to the MassDems Convention. If you're an Amherst Democrat passionate about this come to our caucus & run for delegate!

Read the resolution & register for the caucus: https://t.co/V5X0mrULxk

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

At a time when those on the right are trying to erase queer people from the lives of young people, I’m so proud to see the @JonesLibraryMA offering Young Adult 🏳️‍🌈Pride🏳️‍⚧️ programming. NOW is the time to support LGBTQ youth.

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

spotted at the gym: Council President Lynn Griesemer talking to @WMassNews about the successful vote for a new elementary school. Shoutout to President Griesemer for leading the Council and the community through approval of TWO major capital projects in the past five years.

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

That’s my councilor 👇🏻 and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have her represent my district.

[Ana Devlin Gauthier @ADevlinGauthier]

Councilor Anika Lopes recognizing that the Jones Library project allows us to honor our town’s full history while building our future. @TownOfAmherst #AmherstMA

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

Just an absolutely commanding victory for YES. Amherst will be getting a new elementary school. Long overdue.

[Mindy Domb @MindyForMA]

Amherst gets a new school with a 82% YES vote!

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

fyi, all of these most challenged books are freely available at the @JonesLibraryMA (yes, I checked). Go check them out, read banned and challenged books, and support your local library against those who are trying to ban books.

[PBS News @NewsHour]

Across the country, the American Library Association documented more than 1,200 book challenges — a significant rise from 2021’s record-breaking 729 challenges. https://t.co/IX0q8aROzQ

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

was running errands downtown, so swung by @TownOfAmherst Town Hall to vote early. in and out in 3 minutes. it could not be easier to vote YES for a new school. why wait until Election Day? early voting at Town Hall through Thursday, 8am-4:30pm

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

Great Op-Ed by Rebecca Fricke and Meg Gage about why voting YES for a new school is so important to our community and to living up to our values. https://t.co/1EbJTIjAQU

[Mindy Domb @MindyForMA]

I strongly support the proposed new Amherst elementary school & will be voting YES in the upcoming town election. It’s a project for our children, our community and the climate.

Vote by mail has started, early voting is next week, Election Day is May 2.
https://t.co/70qTYZTal8

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

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[Providence Journal Pitchbot @ParodyProjo]

Opinion: 100% affordable housing would ruin our neighborhood character, but anything less than 100% affordable housing is a handout for developers.
By Schrodinger's Zoning Appeals Board

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

Disappointed and frustrated that the Town Council voted against funding the badly-needed improvements to our high school track and field. A shameful vote by 6 councilors destroying years of careful work and planning on a vital public school infrastructure project.

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

This is great! I ride the @pvta to work every day (saving me money on gas & a parking pass). Give transit a try!

[Pioneer Valley Transit Authority - PVTA @pvta]

Try Transit On Us! No Fares or Passes needed to ride PVTA Buses or Vans November 25, 2022 - December 31, 2022! #trytransitholiday2022

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

Probably an unpopular opinion: the Merry Maple is a Norway maple, an invasive tree species that impedes recruitment of native maples & reduces diversity. I'm glad we're removing it. It should never have been allowed to live this long and shouldn't have been celebrated.

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

The "Merry Maple" tree in #AmherstMA is scheduled to be removed. Please join the Public Shade Tree Committee to commemorate the life of the tree this Wednesday, November 16th from 4:30- 5:30 PM on the North Town Common. More info at https://t.co/sFxDTEceXi

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

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[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

I voted the @AmherstMADems endorsement ballot. Felt great to cast my votes for some amazing women, including @maura_healey, @MayorDriscoll, and @AndreaForAG! And of course YES on 1 (@FairShareMA ) and @yesonfourma!

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

Looking forward to joining others at Mexcalito on Election Night to celebrate a Maura Healey victory (and have a margarita or two). All are welcome to join.

[Amherst Democratic Town Committee @AmherstMADems]

Join the ADTC to watch election results, celebrate Democratic victories, & support a local business. We will be gathering at Mexcalito around 7:30pm to watch the results come in. It is their Taco Tuesday night, featuring live music & salsa dancing. So come celebrate with us!

[Evan Ross, Former Town Councilor @Evan4Amherst]

I voted the @AmherstMADems endorsement ballot. Felt great to cast my votes for some amazing women, including @maura_healey, @MayorDriscoll, and @AndreaForAG! And of course YES on 1 (@FairShareMA ) and @yesonfourma!