Currently holds the office of Boston City Council - District 7 until December 31, 2025.
Candidate for Boston City Council - District 7 in 2023 Massachusetts General Election.
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Get StartedI will address the root causes of violence, while supporting public safety measures proven to stop violence and keeps our neighborhoods safe. Part of my plan is to implement Street Teams trained in de-escalation and intervention techniques to high risk areas, hold restorative justice healing circles in collaboration with local clergy and leaders, and to laser focus law enforcement resources on the violence "super spreaders" who are responsible for the majority of offenses. Learn more
We will do more than talk about the tragedies of opioid addiction. We will enact evidence-based policies to confront addiction, clearing a pathway towards recovery. Learn more
We'll prioritize making business loans and competitive interest rates available to minorities, creating entrepreneurial opportunities and opportunities for upward mobility. We will advocate for our residents with local banking institutions, and look to establish city-backed grants and loans. Learn more
We need to make access to free financial literacy courses available online and in person. Courses that teach saving habits, budget management, investment strategies, and paths to homeownership, plus many more should be available. Learn more
We'll prioritize making business loans and competitive interest rates available to minorities, creating entrepreneurial opportunities and opportunities for upward mobility. We will advocate for our residents with local banking institutions, and look to establish city-backed grants and loans. Learn more
I'll advocate for a complete review of BPS curriculums, with an agenda to push our schools to a more diverse learning experience that emphasizes student's strengths and community needs. Increased 21st century vocational training, computer programming, coding, and computer language should all be standard classes. Ethics, robust civics, and financial literacy classes need to be available to all students. Learn more
Develop strategies to recruit a more diverse and representative school board and increased voter participation. It is important for those in positions of power reflect the people they are serving. With that in mind, I will push to add two additional seats to the committee for Highschool members in order to better address the needs of students. Learn more
We have to bridge the gap between the school and home, creating better access and input for families, and more support for our educators. More opportunities for Home-school partnerships mean better outcomes for students. I propose a tool kit for every child to share with their parents that will contain resources to address the child's holistic needs. Learn more
We will work to strengthen the collaboration between mental health providers, Boston Public Schools, DCF, law enforcement, and other public services to ensure successful outcomes. Learn more
We will do more than talk about the tragedies of opioid addiction. We will enact evidence-based policies to confront addiction, clearing a pathway towards recovery. Learn more
We will work to strengthen the collaboration between mental health providers, Boston Public Schools, DCF, law enforcement, and other public services to ensure successful outcomes. Learn more
We'll fight for greater transparency and accountability to combat the ongoing epidemic of women of color, particularly Black women, being ignored by their health care providers. Increasing awareness around appropriate patient/doctor communication will address the dismal record of Black birth complications and infant deaths. We will also create an information campaign along with a helpline to keep our residents abreast of their rights regarding healthcare and health coverages. Learn more
My agenda will broaden and assist homeownership through banking program collaborations and establishing a reparation fund, to close the wealth gap. We will also encourage alternative paths to homeownership through city-assisted programming, such as rent-to-own opportunities. Learn more
I'm focused on making rent in the city of Boston equitable and fair. We will invest in affordable housing by creating incentives for competitive rents, limit evictions, and deregulating redundant red-tape to lower costs, reducing rents city-wide. We will also incentivize developers to ensure that any new construction mandates at least 25% affordable units. Learn more
My agenda will broaden and assist homeownership through banking program collaborations and establishing a reparation fund, to close the wealth gap. We will also encourage alternative paths to homeownership through city-assisted programming, such as rent-to-own opportunities. Learn more
I'm focused on making rent in the city of Boston equitable and fair. We will invest in affordable housing by creating incentives for competitive rents, limit evictions, and deregulating redundant red-tape to lower costs, reducing rents city-wide. We will also incentivize developers to ensure that any new construction mandates at least 25% affordable units. Learn more
We will provide senior services that'll make home environments safe and healthy because our seniors earned the right to remain happy and healthy in their own homes. Greater access to transportation and improvements to meal deliveries will give our seniors a better quality of life and the dignity they deserve. Learn more
Rolling back building antiquated regulations and reforming zoning laws will allow Boston residential buildings to grow along with its population by building relationships to make progress in this seemingly intractable problem. Learn more
We should also offer abundant opportunities to attend ESOL classes for our immigrant community members. Providing our immigrant population with voting rights in local city elections contributes to good governance and civic engagement. Learn more
We have to be bold, allowing for experimental pilot programs for MBTA services, such as free fare during peak hours, reduced fares on weekends, and extended hours during summer nights and weekends. It's important to extend bike lanes and encourage the development of electric charging stations to meet 21st-century transportation demand. Learn more
We'll address traffic and building congestion, developing efficient reporting and response mechanisms for municipal issues and re-imagining the role of city lots and open spaces. Early reporting systems for potholes and road maintenance will save residents from countless expenses in car repairs and traffic delays. Creating safe walkways and bike lanes, along with substantial increases in lighting will make commutes safe and more convenient. Learn more
We must improve recreational services and seniors' transportation access. Creating closer alliances between community centers and assisted living spaces is important for social cohesion, community engagement, and increased productivity for our elders and youth population. Increasing volunteer opportunities and highlighting the possibilities of working with elders will help our seniors be fully incorporated into the community. Learn more
We have to be bold, allowing for experimental pilot programs for MBTA services, such as free fare during peak hours, reduced fares on weekends, and extended hours during summer nights and weekends. It's important to extend bike lanes and encourage the development of electric charging stations to meet 21st-century transportation demand. Learn more
We'll address traffic and building congestion, developing efficient reporting and response mechanisms for municipal issues and re-imagining the role of city lots and open spaces. Early reporting systems for potholes and road maintenance will save residents from countless expenses in car repairs and traffic delays. Creating safe walkways and bike lanes, along with substantial increases in lighting will make commutes safe and more convenient. Learn more
I will fight for a minimum wage that reflects a living wage and eradicate the sub-minimum wage for waitresses and other low-wage tip workers. Learn more
I will fight for a minimum wage that reflects a living wage and eradicate the sub-minimum wage for waitresses and other low-wage tip workers. Learn more
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