I am Dr. Ludmilla Mecaj and I am a Candidate for Newton Town Council. I am running as a team with Margaret Baldini.

I first settled in Newton in 1995 and became a naturalized citizen 20 years ago… With an MD, ENT, and Cancer Researcher degree, obtained in Europe, I now teach Anatomy and Physiology at a NJ university. I am now deeply embedded in Newton, where I own several properties. I am a proud parent, a responsible landlady, a guiding/advisor professor, and a community servant: for 4 years I was Vice Chair of the Newton Recreation Committee and Chair of the Little Miss and Mr. Newton contest, where I was able to make all participants feel like winners. I participated in college-level government as an Adjunct Faculty Representative in the College Senate and served on the College Planning and Utilization Committee.

Why should I be on the Council?

Pragmatic — I accomplish what I set out to do. Four years ago, my successful drive to consolidate the municipal and general elections resulted in increasing voter participation (thus giving a more realistic voting result) and in saving taxpayers $20,000 every two years.

Economical— I will control expenses through a thorough analysis of the pros and cons of all proposals.

Creative — Practical strategies to invigorate Newton, bringing Spring Street to life with innovative tax and leasing arrangements

We have much work to do, and I will lead a great change. Decisions made by the current Council have caused a tax burden to property owners; seniors are perhaps the most vulnerable. I am a homeowner and responsible landlord and have seen absentee landlords create problems in public health and safety problems.

Please join our grass roots, taxpayer focused campaign to put NEWTON First. Vote Mecaj and Baldini for Newton Town Council 2022.