Currently holds the office of Cambridge City Council until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Cambridge City Council in 2025 Massachusetts General Election.
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I want to create a City-wide program, that finds and focuses on young people at the center of urban violence – those who are traumatized, full of distrust, and are trapped in a cycle of violence and poverty that traditional youth programs alone are not equipped to deal with. Learn more
I will advocate for, in partnership with out police department, human services staff, and non-profit organizations that are involved with these marginalized communities, for access to better services and programs while also respecting residents right to safety and the quiet enjoyment of their neighborhoods. Learn more
The goal is to reduce incarceration, sustain employment, and improve parenting. We know this can work. Clinical research at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, has proven that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other interventions can improve the trajectory of justice-involved young adults. Learn more
I support the preservation of the unadulterated natural habitat of Fresh Pond Reservation, including the Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Municipal Golf Course, and the walking, bicycling, and jogging path that circles the pond. Learn more
I support examining city-owned buildings and property for the development of Municipal Housing. I support a policy that prioritizes home rental and/or ownership of Municipal Housing for essential city workers such as teachers, police, and fire, or Cambridge families that are in the process of being displaced. Learn more
I support incentivizing the development of Accessory Dwellings Units throughout the City with tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans. I also support the creation of a Cambridge First Home Ownership Program that provides below-market rate mortgages for qualified Cambridge families. I support the development of dense housing in corridors and other appropriate locations within walking distance to MBTA stations. Learn more
Rents are too high, home ownership is practically unattainable, and we are displacing middle-class families. Learn more
I also support a robust review of the entire implementation process, public education, and safety measures that focuses on the need for improvements and any measures that provide increased safety on our streets for foot, bicycle, public transportation vehicles, and people traveling with their own personal vehicles. I also support a focused review of the most dangerous intersections. Learn more
I support the designation of bicycle priority streets, and the direction of bicycle traffic to streets with low traffic, with less speed, and with less busy through streets. Learn more
I support the safe implementation of multimodal transportation options, such as bike lanes, but their design must be optimal and reflective of the needs of the broader community. Learn more
As your City Councilor, I will support responsible fiscal management to ensure our residents are not overburdened with tax increases as we develop future budgets. Learn more
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