Please view the endorsements linked below for a sense of the extensive experience, leadership skills, commitment, and compassion that have earned Michael Bardsley enthusiastic support as a candidate for Mayor.

Whether long-time residents or relative newcomers, from West Farms to Ward 3, Bardsley supporters know he will listen to and work with all in Northampton to meet the challenges our city faces and move us forward as a more welcoming, democratic, sustainable, affordable, equitable and united community.



Mary Ford, Former Mayor and City Councilor of Northampton; Administrator of Non-profit organizations in Northampton and surrounding towns



Michael Ford, Retired Dean, Hampshire College and Professor of Social Sciences and Education, Brown University, UMass, Amherst, and Hampshire College



Marianne LaBarge, Northampton City Councilor Ward 6; Committee Member of Social Services, Veterans' Affairs, Appointments and Evaluations, and Disabilities



Frances Crowe, Nationally respected local Peace and Social Justice Activist; Long-time member, American Friends Service Committee



Claudia Lefko, Director, Iraqi Children's Art Exchange; Pre-School Teacher; Advocate for Children's Education



Rose Bookbinder, Labor Organizer, Board Member/Recording Secretary, UAW; Board Member, Rosenberg Fund for Children; Graduate Student, UMass Labor School



Jordi Herold, Founder, Iron Horse Music Hall; Arts Promoter; Real Estate Developer/Historic Preservationist



Ira McKinley, Arts Promotor/Producer; Advocate for Homeless in Northampton; Organizer/Activist, Poverty is Not a Crime



Lisa Leary, Art Teacher, Northampton Public Schools; Artist



Adam Cohen, Community Activist and Blogger, North Street



Shawn Robinson, President, Pioneer Valley Young Democrats