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!

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2024 Ballot Question FAQs

FAQs on questions 6, 7, and 8, which would fund Medford’s schools and roads and a new fire headquarters

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Fighting an Opposition Campaign

The fighting the mailers from the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, which oppose local and statewide affordable housing initiatives

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The slow burn of Proposition 2.5

How Proposition 2.5 squeezes municipal funding in the long-term, leading to cuts in services and reduced maintenance of our infrastructure

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Transportation Demand Management

A discussion about a wonky idea I’ve been pushing in City Council’s zoning process that would substantially help out development in Medford

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Staff capacity

A discussion about the capacity of Medford’s relatively limited staff in carrying out municipal services

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Mind the gap

The tenants at 208 Main Street are facing eviction from their homes

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