1. Smith alumna Jodi Shaw '93, who resigned from her role as a Residence Life Student Support Coordinator in February (was formerly their Reference, Instruction & Outreach Librarian) is exploring a run for mayor of Northampton, where Smith is located.
bariweiss.substack.com/p/whistleblowe…
bariweiss.substack.com/p/whistleblowe…
https://twitter.com/DailyHampGaz/status/1412834821588586510
2. Mayor David Narkewicz is not seeking reelection.
"As of Tuesday, eight people have requested nomination papers from the city clerk’s office to replace outgoing Mayor David Narkewicz.
The candidates are ... former Smith College employee Jodi Shaw ..."
"As of Tuesday, eight people have requested nomination papers from the city clerk’s office to replace outgoing Mayor David Narkewicz.
The candidates are ... former Smith College employee Jodi Shaw ..."
3.
“Shaw said she is in a “purely exploratory” phase of the campaign.”
“Shaw said she is in a “purely exploratory” phase of the campaign.”
4. Shaw launched a GoFundMe campaign in January to raise funds for her legal & living expenses.
The campaign has raised $311,280 to date and was so successful that she is helping others with their legal & living expenses and hired an assistant.
gofundme.com/f/help-jodi-st…
The campaign has raised $311,280 to date and was so successful that she is helping others with their legal & living expenses and hired an assistant.
gofundme.com/f/help-jodi-st…
5. After resigning, Shaw filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination alleging that she had been discriminated against in both Smith College departments because she’s white (link below).
6. Shaw’s MCAD complaint also references an EEOC charge number (US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).
7. After Shaw filed an internal grievance alleging workplace discrimination and retaliation in March 2020, Smith hired an outside investigator to investigate her claims.
8. From Smith’s response in Shaw v. Smith College:
“After a comprehensive review, the investigator determined that Ms. Shaw’s claims were unfounded. The MCAD should reach the same conclusion and dismiss her Charge for lack of probable cause."
“After a comprehensive review, the investigator determined that Ms. Shaw’s claims were unfounded. The MCAD should reach the same conclusion and dismiss her Charge for lack of probable cause."
9. For further details, see:
Jodi Shaw v. Smith College MCAD complaint:
jodishaw.net/wp-content/upl…
Smith College’s 5/13/21 response to Shaw’s MCAD complaint:
jodishaw.net/wp-content/upl…
Jodi Shaw v. Smith College MCAD complaint:
jodishaw.net/wp-content/upl…
Smith College’s 5/13/21 response to Shaw’s MCAD complaint:
jodishaw.net/wp-content/upl…
10. Prior to working at Smith College Shaw worked for the Brooklyn Public Library and had a career as an indie musician. Shaw does not appear to have held public office before.
jodishaw.bandcamp.com
jodishaw.bandcamp.com
11. Sources for screenshots above:
1: web.archive.org/web/2020*/http…
2: calendar.masslibsystem.org/event/3808367
3: newyorker.com/goings-on-abou…
4: songhall.org/scholarships/v…
1: web.archive.org/web/2020*/http…
2: calendar.masslibsystem.org/event/3808367
3: newyorker.com/goings-on-abou…
4: songhall.org/scholarships/v…
12. If more than 3 candidates collect the 150 signatures required to run, "the city’s preliminary election will take place Sept. 28 to narrow the field of candidates.”
northamptonma.gov/1992/Our-Citys…
The deadline to submit nomination papers is 8/19/21.
northamptonma.gov/755/Elections
northamptonma.gov/1992/Our-Citys…
The deadline to submit nomination papers is 8/19/21.
northamptonma.gov/755/Elections
13. The mayor of Northampton serves a 4 year term.
Additional info on campaign finance and campaign signs here:
northamptonma.gov/2244/Candidate…
Additional info on campaign finance and campaign signs here:
northamptonma.gov/2244/Candidate…
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