I've lived in Northampton for 21 years, and have lived almost 14 years in Ward 5 near Florence center on the rail trail. I'm co-founder and a current worker-owner with the Pedal People Cooperative. This has given me a wheels and feet on the ground view of Northampton, and extensive experience in facilitating groups and finding consensus, all while running a small business committed to the environment and workers' rights.

I currently serve on the Northampton Housing Partnership, a city board that works for affordable housing. I was a founding team member of Valley Time Trade, served on the board of the Valley Alliance of Worker Cooperatives, and am a volunteer for the Pioneer Valley Worker's Center.

I love creating projects large and small that bridge technology and connection. Check out the Northampton Snow Squad, the Degree Confluence Project, and my personal blog, Sharett.

I have a lifetime commitment as an "adopted uncle" to a family here in Florence. I am also recently married and have two new stepchildren in my life!

"I have worked with Alex in a variety of capacities, and he is consistently dependable, equitable, thoughtful, and supportive. He has an impressive skill set ranging from the industrious to the tech-savvy all the while working with integrity and for wholistic gains. I couldn't imagine a better ad... (see more)"