Values

As a candidate for re-election to the Cambridge City Council, I've been asked to complete questionnaires by many different organizations. In the interest of transparency, please find my answers to these questionnaires and various candidate statements on this page.   Cambridge Residents Alliance...

I support climate justice and open space protection. Our climate is changing, but our city policies are not changing fast or aggressively enough to mitigate the past and future damage to our environment. My own neighborhood near Fresh Pond, Danehy Park, and Alewife Reservation is blessed with some...

It’s time for a new approach on affordable housing. The question of who can afford to live here – and how to prevent further erosion of the city’s socio-economic diversity while also preserving Cambridge’s strong sense of neighborhood and community – has no easy answers in an era of increasing income in...

I want to help Cambridge regain its progressive mojo. The “People’s Republic” has a reputation for being one of the nation’s most liberal cities. Certainly, we have much to be proud of, especially in our demonstrated commitment to social justice, human rights, and diversity. Innovation drives our eco...

I am not against development; I am for better planning. Setting citywide growth goals and zoning priorities will be a major focus of the next Council. I am not accepting campaign donations from large real estate developers because I believe the Council’s zoning decisions should follow the principles o...

We must prioritize modes of transportation that reduce our auto-dependence. I grew up in Florida, where suburban sprawl necessitated driving long distances, but I have chosen to spend my adult life in cities like Manhattan, Paris, and Cambridge, which offer other viable options for urban mobility. However,...

I am not taking money from large real estate developers. I am not a career politician, but if elected I will make serving on the City Council my full-time job. For most of the current councillors this is not the case; one even draws a second salary from the State, representing residents of Somerville...