Blog
I write a blog about how local government works, the day-to-day life of a councilor, and the issues affecting Medford. It’s also an outlet for me to be a bit more informal and long-form. My newsletter contains additional day-to-day updates about the happenings of City Council — feel free to subscribe!
A list of pets I’ve run into while canvassing
The pets I met on the campaign trail in 2023 and 2025
Speech from the City Council Candidates’ Forum
Text and video of my speech for the candidates’ forum
The Community Development Board
Medford's Community Development Board and its role in the rezoning process
Canvassing conversations
Brief recounting of some recent conversations I’ve had while canvassing
Fractional payment incentives for affordable housing
A discussion about an update to Medford’s affordable housing incentives that would add money to the Affordable Housing Trust
Zoning Q&A
Common questions and answers I’ve heard from residents surrounding the ongoing citywide rezoning process.
Kickoff 2025
The video and speech I gave at my re-election kickoff, summarizing accomplishments this term and goals for the future
Do people want more density?
An analysis of public comment from the recent neighborhood and urban residential rezoning meetings. (Spoiler: yes, most people want more density.)
Where to focus affordable housing activism at the local level
A few initiatives at the local level that, with a little help from activists, could go a long way towards boosting affordable housing in Medford
Patriots’ Day Speech
Text of the speech I gave at Medford’s recent Patriots’ Day Ceremony at the Salem Street burial grounds.
The Politics of Charter Review
A frank recounting of my views on the Charter Review process
Salem Street Rezoning: To make a difference, show up and be vocal
How vocal supporters affected the Salem Street rezoning process
Thoughts on Article VIII of the Charter Draft
Thoughts on the article of Medford’s draft charter that covers citizen initiative petitions
Questions from the Senior Center listening session
An overview of topics brought up at our first listening session at Medford’s senior center
Community and isolation
The text of a speech I gave at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford, in which I talk about some of my experiences as an elected official, including how isolation causes people to act out
Welcoming City Ordinance
The passage of Medford’s Welcoming City Ordinance on January 14th
Money in politics
How the distribution of campaign funds affects politics locally and nationally