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!
On the 2025 election results
Analysis of the 2025 municipal election results and some brief thoughts on what drove this election.
The garage on Governor’s and the new high school
I discuss the funding of capital projects in Medford
Making roads better and safer
A discussion about the city’s limited resources in improving our roads and why certain roads are improved before others
Post-prelim: What’s going on in the 2025 election
Summary of the results from the 2025 preliminary election
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