Green Spaces

Cambridge is fortunate to have so many green spaces, both public and private. They are vital to our local ecosystem of birds, bunnies, and other wildlife, and they help make Cambridge a wonderful place to live. We must protect these spaces. Trees are critical to our environment, and while green roofs are valuable, they can never replace open areas where children and pets can play. We also need to stay committed to keeping our parks clean and safe—free from trash and needles that put both kids and adults at risk. Green spaces aren’t an afterthought; they must be a central priority whenever we make policy decisions.

Electrification

Cambridge needs to move aggressively toward a cleaner energy future, but we have to do it in a way that’s affordable, resilient, and fair to both homeowners and renters. Expanding EV charging infrastructure, solar incentives, and battery storage is essential, but these tools must be accessible to middle-class families, not just early adopters with wealth. I believe electrification should work hand-in-hand with financial accountability, and we should actively evaluate alternative technologies like geothermal loops, e-fuels, microgrids, and heat pump sharing to diversify our energy strategy. Many residents want to go electric but face real cost barriers or live in housing that isn’t ready for it. That’s why I support targeted homeowner incentives, creative solutions for renters, and streamlined permitting to help people make the switch faster. We also need to keep grid resilience front and center; electrifying everything without preparing our infrastructure is a recipe for rolling blackouts, not climate progress.

I’m focused on making sure every climate dollar spent actually moves the needle, not just checks a box. A smarter, more inclusive energy transition is within reach, and Cambridge can lead the way without leaving people behind. I’ll bring that kind of grounded, practical approach to climate policy on the Council.

Sewage and Clean Streets

Recently, our city has been discussing the issue of sewage overflow. This is a serious concern, yet the current plan sets the timeline for fixing it at 2050; that’s 25 years away. In the meantime, increased development could put even more strain on the system. We need to act sooner to address this problem. At the same time, we must improve street cleanings to reduce trash entering our drains and harming the local ecosystem.