Deb Henson
For At-Large City Councilor
I will advocate for your voices and priorities to become reflected in the city budget. I am collaborative, engaged and love Northampton. I value true transparency and constituent involvement in governing, not just public comments.
The Leadership Our City Needs
A strong advocate for all residents. Soliciting constituents’ opinions. Transparency in government. Team approach to decision-making, with constituents’ values and priorities brought to the table by elected city councilors. Formulation of a fiscally responsible budget each year that reflects the values of the majority, not simply the mayor’s priorities. I will solicit and listen to your views and advocate for your priorities to shape the budget process. My vision is a collaborative process with the majority values becoming the working budget. My values: FULLY FUND OUR SCHOOLS AND CITY SERVICES. I believe in fiscal stability but not at the expense of (1) failing our children’s education and IEPs, or (2) neglecting our residents who have limited mobility being able to access public walkways.
A Vision For The Future
Leadership can be inclusive, collaborative, engaging of all residents of Northampton. When was your opinion sought by your current city councilors? I will establish email listservs in each Ward to encourage residents to send me your ideas, concerns, priorities. Instead of the administration preparing a budget that presents only a portion of the available money, councilors will consider the “whole pie” and determine the manner of slicing the pieces to reflect the values of our residents: to educate all our children and teens, to enable DPW to create safe sidewalks and streets so that all people can safely walk, bike, and drive in our city.
Vision
Actionable Issues
Our schools are in crisis. Classes in elementary schools are overcrowded. IEPs are not being satisfied, so the most vulnerable kids are lacking the support that they are legally mandated to receive. Our sidewalks and streets pose hazards to our residents, especially those in wheelchairs. Is this what the majority of our residents want? I do not think so and want to fight for your voices and choices – after all, it is YOUR tax dollars being spent. Are you happy with the current budgetary priorities where $12 million was leftover at the end of the last two years proving the city is underbudgeting for our schools and city services, while the mayor then directs the surplus “free cash” at year’s end into the stability reserve fund for future projects?
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Contribute to a Cause
If you agree with my vision and want a vigorous advocate for your values and priorities at the decision-making table, please donate to my campaign and/or contact me to volunteer to help me spread the word about my candidacy. I want to work for you and help improve this wonderful city of ours. Please join me. Thanks, Deb
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About Deb
I am a “hybrid” solo practitioner in Louisiana and Colorado: Lawyer and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My law practice areas include mental health law, adoption (Louisiana), and appellate writing. My clinical practices in New Orleans, Austin, and Denver included psychotherapy (adults, couples, families), clinical consultation, and parent facilitation (assisting divorced couples in co-parenting their children in a reduced-conflict manner). In Northampton, I have opened a Life Planning Coaching practice offering individual, family, business, and legal event preparation coaching.
My hybrid professional background (clinician and lawyer) gives me a unique perspective to assisting others with various issues. I also am a strong advocate for children and those whose voices are not generally heard and valued. I have advocated for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and civil rights for those with disabilities.
Ready to take the next step and support Deb?
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My Team
I am hoping for a team of supporters to help me win this November. I want to bring your voice and priorities to the table. I want the children & teens of this community to have their needs met in our public schools. I want DPW to receive the funding necessary to allow people of all mobility status to be able to safely traverse our sidewalks and streets.
My current lovely staff includes the following:
- Campaign Manager – LeAnn Wilson
- Campaign Treasurer – Olivia Marshall
- Campaign Designer – Amanda Shiffi, Owner of CopyCat Ink
- Campaign Web Manager – Brian Abbott, New Orleans
Please join me and help organize Ward gatherings where I can listen to your concerns for city government.
Specific ways you can help:
- Join my campaign committee and volunteer to help spread the word about my pledge to advocate for all residents of Northampton – please email me to join and volunteer even a little bit of your time if you agree with my platform.
- Donate to Committee to Elect Deb Henson – any little bit will help pay for lawn signs, campaign parties, and marketing materials, etc.
- Email me and request to be on my e-list for updates on campaign events – I want you to enjoy the campaign parties!
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News & Events
Candidacy Coming Out Party – Video
Video from Deb’s Candidacy Coming Out Party held on April 30th at the Hotel Northampton’s Grand Ballroom. Deb speaks about why she’s running for Northampton City Council.
The Bridge Street School Science Fair
The Bridge Street School Science Fair On April 10, Deb attended the BSS Science Fair and met people including Capella Sherwood, the Science Fair organizer and NPS mom.Deb with Capella Sherwood, NPS mom of 3 wonderful boys and organizer of the BSS Science Fair.Ready to...
CANDIDACY COMING OUT PARTY!
CANDIDACY COMING OUT PARTY! April 30, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Hotel Northampton, Grand Ballroom Come join me and bring your friends & family to listen to live music, munch on goodies, and grab a drink at the cash bar. It will be a fun time for sure and I would...
Donate
I cannot do this without your financial support of my campaign. Please know that any amount is vital to my election success. Thank you in advance for supporting my candidacy for At-Large City Councilor so that YOUR VOICES & PRIORITIES can be heard loudly and clearly as the city budgets are created. Let’s get our schools and city services fully funded – our core values for our community deserve to be enshrined in the way we spend tax dollars here in Northampton.
Volunteer
Your willingness to help me with organizing campaign events and election activities is crucial to my success as a candidate for At-Large City Councilor. Many ways exist for you to jump in and help me over the finish line. Please sign up now and I will be in touch to find out what types of action interests you. I want you on my Team!