Testimonials

I worked with Sam as a member of the CPA committee for five years.  He was always thoroughly prepared, thoughtful and prudent in his deliberations and decisions. He is a careful listener. As chair of the committee, Sam took his civic responsibilities seriously, working hard to ensure that every voice was heard and valued.    

 Katie Allan Zobel 

Amherst CPAC, Vice Chair 

 I have volunteered on five municipal committees over the last twenty five years. I have served on the CPAC, with Sam as Chairperson since 2023. During that time, Sam has proven to be the most effective, considerate, and thorough chairperson I have ever had the pleasure to work with. 

Electing Sam to the Council would give Amherst a wealth of institutional memory and a person with a talent for careful consideration. He is the kind of individual who provides ballast to a vessel we all care deeply about. Sam is a unifying presence. A person with outstanding character and credibility, who respects and listens to all opinions. In sum, Sam would come to the council with an open mind and no personal agenda.  

Bob Saul

Amherst CPAC member    

  I enthusiastically endorse Sam MacLeod for Town Council. As a long-time resident and parent who has put his children through our school system, Sam is deeply invested in our community and always has its best interests at heart. 

Having served alongside him on the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee, I witnessed firsthand his dedication and thoughtful approach to civic leadership. Sam consistently guided our work with transparency, ensuring our decisions yielded the best long-term benefit for our town and demonstrating a level of preparation and integrity that is truly exceptional. 

His deep roots, proven commitment, and ability to lead inclusively make him an excellent candidate to tackle the challenges and opportunities facing our community today.

Andrew MacDougall

 Amherst Recreation Commission, Chair  

My main takeaway from working with Sam on the Community Preservation Act Committee was that you could not manufacture a better temperament for public service than the one Sam brought to that committee. He had a great mix of strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, analytical ability and when it was most needed, a sense of humor. I know from our work together that Sam deeply loves and understands Amherst–all of Amherst. There just isn’t a better public servant. 

Nate Buddington

Former Amherst CPAC Chair 

  Sam MacLeod is the right candidate for Amherst's Future!  I served with Sam on the Amherst Youth Soccer Association Board of Directors, where he demonstrated a relentlessness commitment to our town's youth sports.

Victor Nunez-Ortiz

AYSA Soccer Coach, Parent, former board member