Somerville safe streets, climate, and social justice enthusiast. Possible artist and avid enjoyer of the arts. Also sometimes do software stuff.
Somerville City Councilor At-Large.
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Sweeps are not only immoral, they are counterproductive. They leave vulnerable worse off and many times set them back further from getting the support they need to get housed.
I believe we have a Home Rule Petition in the works for this, but it’s worth noting that’d be unnecessary if we can get the MA house and senate to pass these bills: H.3587/S.2334
The work isn’t done. There are still crashes and still close calls. Seniors must be able to navigate our squares and sidewalks, drivers need streets that encourage the car driving behind them is driving safe too, and everyone (bikers, pedestrians, drivers) need safer intersections. To name a few.
I’m very proud of the work Somerville has done to get off of reports like this. The work our mobility team has done alongside (and often powered by) advocates has tangible results: parents coming home to their family at night, children returning home safely from school. Vision zero works.
Somerville, want to hear from the candidates for senate? There’s a candidate forum tonight!
Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00 PM
Friends Meeting Hall: 5 Longfellow Pk, Cambridge MA
The Department of Racial and Social Justice invite all to the 2026 Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony on Tuesday, June 16th at 12pm at City Hall
There will be a short speaking program, light refreshments, and community gathered together to honor Black heritage, resilience, and joy!
