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’ve known Alex for two decades and I’ve always known him to be open, reliable, and very knowledgeable. He’s deeply committed to important issues that have great meaning for all of us. He communicates extremely well and actively supports community and sharing in creative and innovative ways... (see more)"