My Priorities
As your At-Large City Councilor, my commitment is to serve every neighborhood in Boston with dedication, transparency, and accountability. Drawing from my experiences as a lifelong Dorchester resident, a Boston Public Schools teacher for over two decades, and a mother, I understand the challenges our communities face. Here are the key areas I'm focusing on:
🤝 Constituent Services & Quality of Life Issues
🤝 Constituent Services & Quality of Life Issues
🤝 Constituent Services & Quality of Life Issues
Being present and responsive is at the heart of my commitment to Boston. I take pride in:
- Showing up in every neighborhood: Attending community meetings, events, and being accessible to residents across the city.
- Responding promptly to constituent concerns: Whether it's a missed trash pickup, a pothole, or navigating city services, I ensure that every call and message is met with attention and action.
- Collaborating with city departments: Working closely with various departments to address and resolve quality of life issues efficiently.
🏫 Education & Youth Empowerment
🤝 Constituent Services & Quality of Life Issues
🤝 Constituent Services & Quality of Life Issues
Education is the cornerstone of our city's future. Having taught in Boston Public Schools for more than 20 years, I know firsthand the strengths and areas needing improvement. I'm committed to:
- Ensuring access to high-quality public schools in every neighborhood.
- Advocating for a comprehensive vocational high school and inclusive options for special needs students.
- Providing trauma training for educators and expanding affordable, enriching after-school programs.
🏥 Public Health & Recovery Services
🤝 Constituent Services & Quality of Life Issues
🚓 Public Safety & Community Engagement
Public health is a pressing concern, especially regarding mental health and substance use disorders. As Co-Chair of the Council’s Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery, I am focused on:
- Increasing access to recovery services and addressing mental health needs.
- Supporting the rebuilding of the Long Island Bridge to establish a comprehensive recovery campus.
- Advocating for equitable distribution of treatment services across all neighborhoods.
🚓 Public Safety & Community Engagement
🚓 Public Safety & Community Engagement
🚓 Public Safety & Community Engagement
Safety is a fundamental right for all residents. As a mother raising my family in Dorchester, I prioritize:
- Supporting community policing and the Boston Police Department's cadet program to recruit residents from all neighborhoods.
- Ensuring safe streets for everyone, regardless of time or location.
- Empowering residents through access to quality education, activities, and job opportunities for youth.
🏠 Housing Affordability & Development
🚓 Public Safety & Community Engagement
⚖️ Transparency & Fiscal Responsibility
Affordable housing is essential for maintaining the diversity and vibrancy of our city. I am dedicated to:
- Expanding middle-income affordable housing lotteries.
- Enhancing oversight of development projects to ensure meaningful community input.
- Preserving existing affordable housing units to prevent displacement and maintain community stability.
⚖️ Transparency & Fiscal Responsibility
🚓 Public Safety & Community Engagement
⚖️ Transparency & Fiscal Responsibility
Transparency and accountability are vital for effective governance. I strive to:
- Ensure open communication between the administration and the City Council.
- Advocate for responsible budgeting and allocation of city resources.
- Maintain consistent and honest engagement with constituents across all neighborhoods.
