Supports an aggressive approach to the area’s opioid crisis, with efforts focused on harm reduction.
Supports safe and simple access to clean needles.
Economic Development
Believes that a vibrant, walkable downtown area is the key to long-term economic growth.
Believes in the mission of GCET; supports further expansion under new management and with a board of directors that is properly accountable to the public.
Opposes changes to the current French King Highway overlay district.
Supports public transit, including expanded FRTA service and rail connections.
Education
Supports expanded investment in K-16 public education, with only limited expansion of charter schools.
Supports the new library.
Labor
Believes that collective bargaining rights are inviolable.
Opposes so-called ‘right to work’ legislation at every level.
Supports the Massachusetts Nurses Association in their dispute with BFMC management.
Social Issues
Affirms that Black Lives Matter, and values the LGBTQA+ members of our community.
Knows that immigrants are part of our community, and vigorously supported the safe city ordinance.
