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Deb’s Responses to the Northampton SEPAC Questionnaire
On October 10, 2025, the Northampton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) sent a brief questionnaire of four questions to all candidates for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee (including write-in candidates), requesting responses within two weeks. A total of 26 candidates shared their responses – read Deb’s responses here and find a link to all the responses.
Deb Advances to the Final Ballot November 4th!
Here are photos from the SOS Watch Party September 16th where the change candidates including Deb Henson advanced to the final ballot November 4th! Happy celebration!
Deb Henson speaks at Shelly Berkowitz’s Ward 1 Neighborhood Meet Up (video)
Deb Henson speaks at Shelly Berkowitz’s Ward 1 Neighborhood Meet Up
Deb Interviewed on Talk the Talk, Sept. 10th (audio)
Deb is interviewed on WHMP’s “Talk the Talk” with Bill Newman and Buz Eisenberg, Sept. 10th.
League of Women Voters Candidates Forum at Bombyx, Aug. 26th (video)
Deb joins other candidates at the League of Women Voters Candidates Forum on August 26th to talk about the issues.
Deb Henson’s Candidate Statement (video)
We have an historic election this year in Northampton. So many candidates. Why now? Well, people I’ve talked with – maybe you were one of those – want some things to change in the way this city is governed. And some of us have decided to step up and be a part of that change.
Deb Henson’s Push to the Finish for the Preliminary – Need Volunteers & Donations
This is the last 2 weeks of the final crunch up to the September 16th Preliminary. I would greatly appreciate your financial support to get me into the Council for YOUR VOICES to be heard – and listened to!! I am putting out a CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS who support me to help with “literature drops” in all the wards – no knocking on doors, just dropping off palm cards.
Gathering on Alternative Budgeting, August 27th
Join us at Florence Civic Center next Wednesday eve for Deb’s next Gathering during which we will discuss all things budget!! We’ll start off with a presentation by Tyler Barnett, a corporate/finance lawyer who really digs talking about city budget practices and options. We promise to keep it lively. Refreshments provided. This location is accessible and has free parking.
Recap of July 31st Gathering of Candidates
The July 31st Change Candidates Gathering was well attended; some 35 people braved the thunderstorms and heavy rain to come out and discuss city politics! Quite a dedicated bunch! Numerous candidates for city council, school committee, and one for mayor (Dan Breindel) joined the party and presented their background and platforms.
Candidates Gathering for Dialogue on July 31st
Come join us on July 31st for my next Gathering that will occur in my back yard from 5:30 to 7:30pm, 118 Franklin Street. Let’s get together and discuss what’s working in the city and what needs to be changed.
Next Gathering – June 20th – Budgeting & PMS
Deb’s Next Gathering - Budgeting & PMS June 20, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 16 Butler Place Dear Supporters or Nom Paper Signers, If you believe, as many voters do who have shared with me their frustrations during the last couple months of campaigning, that the...
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.