Priorities

One thing I'd like to change at City Hall is how residents can participate in City Council meetings.

Right now, the Citizens Forum is only held during the second City Council meeting each month, and there are limits on who can speak and what topics can be discussed.

I believe our community deserves more opportunities to be heard.

If I'm elected, I'll advocate for a Citizens Forum at every City Council meeting and work toward allowing residents to speak on the issues that matter most to them.

Good government starts with listening. Every resident should have the opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and voice concerns with their elected officials.

What do you think? Should residents have the opportunity to speak at every City Council meeting? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

One of the top priorities of my campaign for Cambridge City Council is lowering the taxes for the citizens of Cambridge.

Cambridge currently has 11 low-income housing properties, with another expected to be added soon.

 The long-term impact of the tax treatment and incentives that can come with these developments is concerning.

Qualifying low-income properties can receive reduced property tax treatment, and some developments also receive assistance through Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF). When that happens, the city needs to consider what it means for the tax base and for other property owners.

Cambridge currently has 8 Housing TIF districts, with some extending as late as 2050. That is a long-term commitment, and I believe we need to carefully consider the financial impact before approving additional projects that receive these benefits.