As an April 14 Gazette story stated, several members of the Northampton School Committee will be stepping down at the end of their terms, and I wish to thank all the School Committee members for their work. Special education is both a personal and professional passion, so I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be a candidate for Northampton’s Ward 6 School Committee seat.

I fully understand the important issues facing our school district. It’s no secret that both district and family finances are strapped and many in our community are reeling. I look forward to collaborating with students, families, school staff, and local leaders to tackle these challenges. If elected to represent Ward 6 on the School Committee, I will be all in for all families.

Cynthia Mahoney

Florence