How You Can Help

Lisle announced his candidacy for re-election a kick-off party hosted by Ward 7 residents Michael and Debbie Slater at their home on Cotton Street on Sunday afternoon, May 3.

In his introductory remarks, Mr. Slater praised Alderman Baker as working "as hard, selflessly and with as great a love for our City as anyone I know,' and concluded 'in this year where everything is changing... we especially need to retain experienced leadership to help maintain and enhance our community. That's why it's important that Lisle be returned to the Board of Alderman as our Alderman. Newton needs him, especially now." (See the full text of Michael's introduction, which opens a new window.)

In his remarks, Lisle, said, "I hope to continue to work with citizens and colleagues to preserve and enhance the community we share."

Some of what Lisle has done is listed in his 2003 campaign brochure ("Baker's half-dozen: Six reasons why we need to keep Lisle Baker as our Ward 7 Alderman in November"), and you can download the brochure in PDF format (approx. 221 kb). Lisle won that race by more than a 3-1 margin, thanks to help of concerned citizens like you.

The campaign can always use assistance with getting out the vote! If you would like to give your support to Lisle's campaign, please contact him about how you would like to help. You can call him at (617) 566-3848 or send email to: AldermanBaker@comcast.net.

In the days leading up to the next election, you can help in a variety of ways:

• Add your name to a growing list of endorsers by e-mailing Lisle your name as you would like it to appear (AldermanBaker@comcast.net)
• Hold a sign at the polls on election day. (e-mail Lisle when you are available and he will forward it to someone to contact you.)
• E-mail a card to your friends who live in Ward Seven urging them to vote for Lisle. Here is some suggested language:
  "Dear friend(s): I urge you to vote for Lisle Baker for reelection as Ward Alderman for Ward 7 in the November City election on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
  
  From serving individual constituents to working to preserve and enhance our community, Lisle is a dedicated and innovative public servant. Let's keep Lisle as our Alderman so he's here when we need him."

R. Lisle Baker
137 Suffolk Road
Newton, MA 02467-1217
(617) 566-3848
AldermanBaker@comcast.net