Results of the JP Neighborhood Council Election
Look at how many votes are here and consider what representation means when neighborhood councils fight about housing development.
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Dear Neighbors and Community Members,
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council 2026 Election today. We appreciate all of the candidates, volunteers, poll workers, and residents who helped make today a success.
As promised, below are the unofficial vote totals from today’s election, listed in descending order by vote count within each area.
Area A
Willie Mitchell – 58
Bianca Terry – 46
Eryn Ashlei Bailey – 34
Area B
Lorenzo Bartoloni – 68
Chase Brewster – 65
Alcurtis Clark – 62
Caliga – 56
Erich Yaeger – 50
Area C
Gert Thorn – 64
Adam Burrows – 62
Bernie Doherty – 61
Alessia Shelley – 53
Write-In Votes:
Zack Lee – 1
Melissa Richards – 1
At-Large
Purple Reign – 184
Michael Reiskind – 147
Sarah Freeman – 138
Dave Baron – 132
Aiko Miller – 124
Write-In Votes:
Kristian Kirleis – 1
Please note these numbers are unofficial pending final review and certification.
On a personal note, it has truly been an honor serving as Chair of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council. Thank you to everyone who has supported the work of the Council, participated in community discussions, volunteered, voted, and continued to show up for Jamaica Plain.
Warm Regards,
Renée Stacey Welch
Outgoing Chair
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC)
info.jpnc@gmail.com
www.jpnc.org