Work with community organizations, law firms, legal advocates, leveraging public/private partnerships, to ensure patients and providers have access to legal advice. In this way, the revolving loan fund opens the door to equitable access to real estate development to small builders who are shut out of the market due to the high costs of development. Use data to drive access & transparency. Remove police from schools and interrupt the school to prison-deportation pipeline. City Government at its best can promote prosperity for all, safeguard our fundamental rights, and ensure that every Bostonian has access to their elected officials and can make their voices heard. Boston spends too much money on transportation, our students spend too much time on buses and buses are too often late, leading to lost learning time. Andreas health care workforce development program will help address this pervasive yet not openly discussed health challenge, and enable more accessible, diverse, and well-trained professionals to reach more patients. Ferries could finally give bicyclists from East Boston a safe, direct route to the rest of Boston and give residents in Harbor Point a way to bypass congestion and the busy Red Line. ANDREA'S VISION Create a More Livable City for the Disability Community[7]. Rebuilding our restaurant industry also provides Boston with an opportunity to break down barriers that have made it far too difficult for independent operators, people of color, women, and immigrants to open their own restaurants in the past. Healey unveils $742 million tax relief plan, baystatebanner.com 1965-2022 The Bay State Banner. Require racial equity and anti-racism training for our entire city government. Build a public-first data portal. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} Many of our older school buildings do not feel safe, so the City should invest in short term solutions, like portable air filters, window repairs or alternative spaces for our students to learn, while accelerating longer term school building plans. Investigate digital redlining by pursuing tech companies that sell discriminatory products in Massachusetts that unlawfully exclude people from housing. Andrea will utilize curbside management best practices, ensuring that TNCs observe road safety rules and provide more dedicated pick up and drop off locations. The Massachusetts Legislature has passed a bill to cap delivery fees at 15%, and the bill is on Governor Bakers desk. Implement strategies to reduce waste. Campbell began reaching out for help, demanding to see him before he died. Maximize Emergency Rental Assistance. Employment and wages are lower for Black and Hispanic workers, even at similar levels of education. .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} background-color: #6db24f; Andrea will recenter our planning and project initiatives to focus first on ensuring that Boston streets are safe and active places for friends and neighbors to live, play, and build community. display: inline-block; width: 50px; She also believes all educators and staff can benefit from programs to foster cultural competency. Andrea believes in investing today to support our continued leadership and economic growth in the future. For far too long the Citys foreclosed properties have sat vacant, derelict, and inaccessible. Andrea has been a proactive leader for equity her entire professional life, pushing to make Boston a more just and fair place for all residents. At a time when so many people have lost faith in our governments ability to These dynamics do not serve residents engaged in substance use or seeking treatment with dignity, and also understandably frustrate residents from surrounding Roxbury, South End, South Boston, Dorchester, and Newmarket Square neighborhoods. Preserve our historic architecture in new ways. Andrea has long been a champion of equity across the range of fundamental needs for our residents particularly education, housing, transportation, and health. Engage in Community Outreach to Build Trust. Andrea believes we cannot stop advocating for reproductive and maternal health once a child is born. Andrea will expand program capacity, streamline the review process, and immediately implement a variety of inexpensive, quick upgrades that will have a significant impact on slowing drivers and making streets safer for users of all ages and abilities, including children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Prioritize retrofitting Long Island. float: left; Ensure Ongoing Access. That should include tutoring and summer programs, planning now for a seamless reopening in the fall, and using one-time federal dollars to invest in curriculum, technology, and school buildings. She will further allocate resources to addressing youth homelesness through programs like youth rapid rehousing, which provides rent payment for residents ages 18 to 24, and increase coordination with wrap-around service providers to meet the social, emotional, educational and health needs of our young residents. A Campbell Administration will partner with nonprofits and community-based organizations to more fully understand the needs of this population and how the City can better serve and protect these residents. The I-90 MassPike project has the potential to reshape Allston to provide a better connected, more cohesive neighborhood and increase transit options through the construction of the new West Station, a new transportation hub in Beacon Park Yard in Allston. Campbells supporters, however, argue her mix of experience ties into what could be the most important aspects of the attorney general's job: understanding policy and applying sound judgement when confronted with the sheer breadth of issues that come before the AG. Reimagine the BPDA. Support the states Common Start Bill (H.605/S.362) and partner with the legislature to ensure this critical bill that recognizes childcare as a societal good is passed into law. Under her leadership, Bostonians will shift the mental health narrative away from stigma and toward understanding, acceptance and compassion. On December 9, 2017, Campbell announced that she had unanimous support of her colleagues to be the next president of the council. .top_disclaimer { Protect coverage under the Affordable Care Act and our universal coverage law. As Mayor, Andrea will build upon this plan and work closely with the School Committee and Superintendent to effectuate change in our education system all while holding herself and these stakeholders accountable to the residents of Boston. Fechar. It is no secret that not everyone enjoys the same access to Bostons strong medical, academic, and business sectors. The City has already determined that Long Island is an ideal site for recovery, and has been planning to utilize it for this long term purpose. .infobox p { Andrea Campbell is sworn in as attorney general by her aunt, Lois Savage, and her husband, Matthew L. Scheier, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. vertical-align: middle; I like to think of it as an impossible story made possible by the power and grace of God that a girl from a poor family who grew up in public housing in Roxbury and in Boston could become the 45th attorney general of Massachusetts and the first woman of color to be elected to Massachusetts statewide office, she said. Execute an After-Event Review. Andrea will embed a Safety Impact Review, akin to an environmental review for new projects, into existing review processes for new projects that impact sidewalks and streets. Ensure that Bostons government reflects the people it serves. Even before the pandemic, we saw these inequities play out on a massive, heartbreaking scale. This concept is quickly becoming a new model for cities to cut emissions and improve quality of life: reducing car trips for families, supporting small businesses, increasing walking and biking, and improving the health of residents and the environment by investing in the fabric and interconnectedness of our communities. Andrea will work with the MBTA to explore battery-powered buses and battery electric trolleybuses and end in investment in diesel and natural gas-fueled buses. Andrea will invest in street projects that serve to connect our neighborhoods, prioritize communal gathering, build social connectivity and cohesion, and increase economic activity. Evaluate ways to replicate and scale up successful community-based gun violence prevention efforts. But at Princeton, Campbell took an unusual turn from math major to studying sociology and Judaic Studies. } Andrea Campbell, the former Boston city councilor who unsuccessfully ran for mayor last year, is now campaigning for a new job: Massachusetts attorney general. Future investment in growth should start with addressing those inequities so that we unlock the talents of all Boston residents, including partnerships with private employers, workforce development, deliberate neighborhood planning and exposing our Boston students to entrepreneurship even during their high school experiences. font-size: 16px; Ensure every Bostonian has a primary health care provider. [3], The city of Boston, Massachusetts, held elections for city council on November 3, 2015. Ensure high quality academics. font-weight: bold; This stunning inequity is the result of multi-generational cycles of poverty created by systemic structural imbalances. Protect the civil rights of immigrants. Andrea will also work with our State delegation to provide Boston with a dedicated seat on the new MBTA Board as well as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board of Directors. padding-left: 10px; Track and address environmental health metrics. A third candidate in the AG's race, Quentin Palfrey, dropped out last week and endorsed Campbell. These leaders will include a diverse range of restaurant owners and operators, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, and other key partners from the City and State. In addition to short term solutions, Andrea will prioritize increasing access and connectivity to long term treatment and housing supports. She also served as deputy legal counsel to Governor Deval Patrick (D). Campbell launches bid for AG, vowing to fight for equity and opportunity, Poll: Healey leads Mass. } The MBTA contracts with operators to provide a range of ferry services to islands throughout the Boston Harbor. Today I stand on the shoulders of a beautiful and resilient Black people who stood up for civil rights, for freedom, inclusion, love including interracial love who fought to integrate public schools or higher education institutions or law schools, who testified and were beaten to ensure our political systems represented all of us, she said. Not just how we build, but where we build is key to a resilient City. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reports over 8,150 opioid-related EMS incidents in Boston from 2018 through the first half of 2020 and over 900 people dying of opioid-related overdoses from 2015 through 2019. Residents should be guaranteed free legal representation when appearing at housing court, and any costs associated with mediation should not be passed onto residents by their landlords. Create a cross-bureau reproductive justice unit within the Attorney Generals Office, including the Offices civil rights division, health care division, criminal bureau and government bureau to protect abortion providers and funds from out of state consequences, enforce data privacy laws, develop new ways to hold crisis pregnancy centers accountable, and defend our laws from legal challenges that may originate in and out of state. Fechar. For every 1% reduction in annual municipal carbon emissions, City residents will see $600,000 in savings a year. Hold landlords and property management companies responsible for providing safe, clean, accessible living conditions to all residents. While other states are taking steps to restrict the rights of transgender individuals, Andrea is committed to shielding them from hatred in all its forms. Because many sought-after schools in communities of color are smaller schools, that means that families in those neighborhoods are competing for a small number of seats and have less of a chance to get into a high quality school. They are the site of our first date with our future partner, the places we gather with friends and family to celebrate milestones, and where co-workers become lifelong friends. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { Incentivize communities to develop green spaces and become more climate resilient using settlement awards and damages verdicts. The Chief will also partner with civic resident leaders, clinicians and community health workers, and private sector leaders to increase capacity and implement a fulsome response that is well-integrated throughout the community and service provision network. As a resident of Mattapan and the District 4 Councilor, Andrea has seen first-hand the disproportionate impact of fossil fuel pollution and the effects the toxic agents released in our communities has on the health of children and families in the neighborhoods in her district, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Electrification will reduce emissions in the area while providing a shorter commute with greater flexibility and reliability. Andrea knows how important it is to see the spark and potential in each and every child, regardless of how that student learns or what language they happen to speak first. .widget-row.Libertarian { She will update the Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy to prohibit discrimination against potential tenants with histories in housing court and ensure that children in families that are evicted do not appear on eviction records so that they are set up to reach their full potential. Its their story, she said. Andrea will leverage the legal tools of the Attorney Generals office to protect consumers from abusive practices in a wide range of industries. Right now, just 1% of city contracts for construction and professional services go to women and minority owned companies. font-size: 12px; Urge colleges and medical schools to report the recruiting, supporting, and graduating of Black and brown nurses and doctors and advocate for the use of funds that the Attorney Generals Office recovers from health care cases to support scholarships and other programs to make sure this occurs. Bostons economic recovery will be built on innovation and entrepreneurial energy. This will require close coordination with federal and state authorities to streamline resources and funding, particularly for families who utilize Medicare/Medicaid and MassHealth. We must also reflect and learn from this experience and invest in our public health infrastructure to lay the foundation for a future of health equity and resilience. This multimodal approach must be also taken during the redesign processes of other state controlled roads and parkways in Boston, including the Arborway and Morrissey Boulevard. All 13 seats on the city council were up for election. Campbell was the first African-American woman to hold the position. This Council will have designated representatives from each facet of the industry, not just owners and operators but also workers, and represent a diversity of businesses by business type and neighborhood. display: block; Shorter and more reliable bus commutes will attract passengers from vehicles to the bus, decreasing traffic congestion and reducing emissions. Since the national reckoning on police violence against Black people began last summer, she has been the City Councils leading agitator for police transparency and proposed an independent civilian review board with subpoena power to investigate complaints against officers, a proposal that evolved into the citys new Office of Police Accountability and Transparency. Under Andreas leadership, Bostons economy will be more dynamic, vibrant, and inclusive than ever before. Reimagine Public Safety And Criminal Justice To Address Root Causes Of Violence And Crime. $('.pastResponses').hide(); As we emerge from the pandemic, City Hall has an historic opportunity to support the CLT model to ensure that land remains protected in the community, and not lost to speculative investors. Meanwhile, the needs in Boston were growing and displaced residents sought services they had previously received on the Island, which became concentrated at Mass & Cass. (function() { } She will also work with the courts, including directly coordinating with the Boston Municipal Court and Trial Courts Probation Department and special services sessions to ensure that the Commonwealths efforts to find housing, wrap-around services and other placements for Boston-based defendants is more seamless and consistent. The Campbell Administration will advocate to change this federal definition, opening the door to more truly affordable housing with income eligibility guidelines that capture more low and middle income residents and their immediate neighbors. $('.showResponses').hide(); Bostons restaurants ground us in the citys rich cultural diversity and international identity, and are a key part of why people choose to live in the City. overflow-x: auto; display: block; letter-spacing: .04em; Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. 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