The average rent for a 2-bed room apartment in Northampton now is around $2,000. This means that a renter would need to come up with $8,000 to afford to live in the city.
The average rent for a 2-bed room apartment in Northampton now is around $2,000. This means that a renter would need to come up with $8,000 to afford to live in the city. Credit: GAZETTE FILE PHOTO

I am writing to heartily endorse Laurie Loisel as a candidate for Ward 3 city councilor. I’m a fan of Laurie’s work from her days as a Daily Hampshire Gazette reporter. Her stories were thoroughly researched, covering all angles of a particular issue and asking questions of multiple sources to get to the heart of the matter. Ward 3 will gain a lot with this kind of dedication to seeking the truth and understanding of an issue; now more than ever, we need this kind of effective representation. I’m excited to vote for her this fall and hope my Ward 3 neighbors will join me!

Kelsey Flynn

Northampton