A Northampton resident for nearly 40 years, Michael Bardsley has worked for three decades as a high school guidance counselor. And during those years he has been actively involved in a wide range of issues affecting our city. Michael has been on many citizens’ committees over the years. He has come to understand the issues that we in Northampton face. He knows how the political process works from the grassroots up--and how government operates at the city, state, and federal levels. A native New Englander from a working-class background, he has experienced first-hand the daily issues and struggles that many of us face. Michael Bardsley has served:

• On the Northampton City Council, representing Ward 4 for three terms
• On the City Council as an At-Large Member, representing the entire city for five terms, and as City Council President for eight years
• On the Best Practices Committee
• As Chair of Northampton’s City Democratic Committee from 1993-1994
• On the Massachusetts Teachers Association statewide Board for six years

For more on Michael Bardsley's principles and positions, please download our latest campaign brochure (PDF, 42KB).