Vision for Framingham

We need a strong, unwavering voice in Framingham to stand up for our values. We need to build a community where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.

The Council must be more than a rubber stamp for any mayor. We need representatives who put people first, with no apology. The work we have done together is too important to let it slip away because no one made it a priority. This is about our kids, our environment, our community.

Our area is filled with incredible potential, but we face real challenges that demand focused, uncompromising action:

• Community building: Supporting neighborhood groups like Brazilian-American Center, Keep Framingham Beautiful, Coburnville Tripoli Neighborhood Association and Downtown Framingham Inc., is democracy in action. When we foster local business development and build a community welcoming to all, we're creating the city we want. When we defend those who feel marginalized and threatened, we're saying that in our city, we stand for all our residents.
• Smart growth & affordable housing: Stop mega apartment encroachment that strains our infrastructure while replacing dilapidated buildings along Franklin, Hollis and Waverly Streets. Maintain affordability for working families, improve Waverly Street corridor, and encourage condo construction that builds equity for residents instead of profits for developers.
• Real road safety: Fixing dangerous intersections and building crosswalks on Winter, Waverly, and Cedar Streets, and throughout our neighborhoods, because safety isn't a luxury, it's a right. Night and weekend enforcement isn't bureaucracy, it's safety for all.
• A New Southside School: Your kids shouldn't spend nearly an hour on a bus when they could walk to a modern, safe school in their own neighborhood. This isn't just about education - it's about dignity. It's about saying that every child in our neighborhoods deserve the same opportunities, regardless of which street they live on. And providing universal early education gives all kids an equal chance for success.
• Revitalizing Lake Waushakum: This gem deserves a restored bath house, fixed culverts, and invasive weeds removed because public spaces belong to all of us. When families can enjoy clean water and a safe beach, when we plant more trees and create green spaces, we're not just improving the environment - we're building hope.

Don’t let anyone tell you this isn’t possible right now.

You deserve a Councilor who represents the entire district, who sees both our long-term vision and the immediate needs of folks trying to build their lives here. It's about always being accessible to all our residents whether you've been here for generations or just unpacked your boxes.

It isn't enough to say you support a new school or affordable housing and home ownership, like condos. I have the actual experience working in our community to get these projects and goals done. My years of service have taught me how to build coalitions, secure funding, and develop long-term plans that actually get results.

What you don't need is more political theater at Council meetings. You need a Councilor who rolls up their sleeves, works well with others, and gets things done through collaboration, not confrontation.

When we secured $2 million for Lake Waushakum, it happened because I knew how to bring together federal, state, and local partners. When we made dangerous intersections safer, it was through working directly with neighborhood groups like the Coburnville Tripoli Neighborhood Association to identify problems and implement solutions.

Your voice matters in shaping our district's future, and I'm committed to making sure it's heard. We can continue the work we started and build the kind of community where every family can truly thrive.