Currently holds the office of Amherst Town Council - Ward 1 until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Amherst Town Council - Ward 1 in 2025 Massachusetts General Election.
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Get StartedSupport the successful implementation of reparations for Black residents of Amherst. Learn more
Sponsor any resident-led resolutions that are centered on upholding our town's deep commitment to human rights locally, nationally, and internationally. Learn more
Support the establishment or refinement of mechanisms for residents to raise concerns regarding the Amherst Police Department, with the goal of accountability, transparency, and consultation, to ensure public safety services are provided in a way that contributes to eliminating systematic racism in Amherst. Learn more
Attract and retain locally-owned businesses, with specific support and funding for the Black Business Association of Amherst’s priorities and initiatives; work to repair harm done in ARPA allocation process. Learn more
Collaborate to build a budget that fully funds our schools with a focus on special education, student needs and safety, livable wages, and a greater investment in teachers and school staff, in line with SOS Amherst recommendations. Learn more
Support the success of bilingual and world language education and promote the continuation of the Caminantes program into middle and high school. Learn more
Collaborate to find creative ways for our colleges and universities to increase their contributions and adequately fund programs and services from which they benefit. Learn more
Support the implementation of waste hauler for universal composting bylaw. Learn more
Utilize land conservation as a vital tool for protecting our water supply, managing stormwater, and building resilience to climate change, and as part of a broader sustainability strategy that includes responsible development, carbon reduction, and climate adaptation. Learn more
Prioritize the town’s climate action and environmental justice goals in line with Smart Solar Amherst recommendations. Learn more
Maintain Amherst’s affordability, livability, character, and economic diversity by pursuing a temporary pause on large residential developments (including North Amherst overlay district) to allow time for adopting strong design standards and an agreement with UMass to house more students on campus. Learn more
Encourage innovative projects like Amherst Community Homes. Learn more
Preserve single- and two-family homes and discourage sales to LLC real estate investors. Learn more
Work with local immigrant rights groups to protect undocumented community members. Learn more
Immediately investigate, share information, and collaborate to address urgent repair and road maintenance needs. Learn more
Immediately address emergency repair needs to keep kids safe and healthy while they are in school buildings. Learn more
Prioritize sidewalk construction on East Pleasant Street and determine a long-term solution to the dangerous intersection by the North Amherst Library. Learn more
Increase availability of programs and services, infrastructure, and housing for seniors in line with the 2024 Age and Dementia Friendly Amherst Community Assessment & Action Plan. Learn more
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