Hold gun sellers accountable if they sell a gun without safety features, particularly when such guns are sold to new and untrained gun owners. font-size: 12px; As a City Councilor, Andrea has been a consistent voice for efficient and effective management of taxpayer dollars. It offered an education on par with a prep school and a professional network for life. It was the second largest departmental budget in the City of Boston just behind the Boston Public Schools, while only 3% of the city budget was allocated towards public health for fiscal year 2021. That coverage includes doula services for prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care; in-home postpartum visits with newborn care services; postpartum depression screening and treatment; infant feeding support; and, screening and support for preventable high-risk pregnancies, and more. This is a significantly outdated system where just a handful of Bostons 1,100 liquor licenses are Black-owned and in Andreas home neighborhood of Mattapan, there is not a single liquor-serving restaurant. After that, she was scheduled to make campaign stops in Worcester and 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. Encourage those who already own ghost guns to turn them in without penalty. Staunchly enforce Massachusetts historic roadmap legislation and environmental land use planning laws. Deploy Pooled Testing. Free the bus for passengers. $('.hideResponses').show(); display: inline-block; We cannot wait until 2050 to do our part in the global fight against climate change. Establish a Workforce Housing Voucher. Environmental justice is also economic justice. Andrea believes no one is above the law, and has been on the record to end qualified immunity since her time as a Boston City Councilor. Work with partners at the state to deepen the conversation and address Black maternal health disparities while also working to address maternal health disparities in our poor rural communities. In order to address the climate crisis meaningfully, we need to cut down emissions while ensuring our residents can be connected across neighborhood lines. Regardless of how soon we bring students back, we know our students are suffering tremendous learning loss. The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and so many others by police are examples of the most devastating reasons we need accountability in policing, but many residents in our own city, who for generations have had dangerous or uncomfortable encounters with police, did not need to see these painful and public examples to know the system needs reform. U.S. President | Allow for permanent Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Protect and enforce legal abortion in Massachusetts, including the provisions of the ROE Act. In Boston, sea levels have already risen over a foot and a recent report from the World Bank ranked Boston the eighth most vulnerable City to climate change related flooding in the world. To fully recover and rebuild a healthier, more resilient Boston, we must control COVID-19 across all 23 neighborhoods, from East Boston to Hyde Park. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. } } So on Thursday Andrea Campbell wasnt a politician. She was a heartbroken sibling finding it impossible to muster a lot of words of support, struggling to make sense of something incomprehensible. Campbell has never had the luxury of forgetting where she comes from, but she has used her platform to improve the odds for others. The lack of regional coordination and sustainable, cohesive funding for programming, lack of supportive housing, and additional complexities brought on by the pandemic combined to create an unacceptable situation at Mass & Cass one that demands courageous and inclusive leadership, urgency, and ingenuity in response. Our commuter rail system is presently structured only to move suburban commuters in and out of Downtown Boston on a typical workday schedule, but a regional rail network will recognize how people work and live in the 21st century economy. Facilitate sharing of information about gun hoarding with local authorities with jurisdiction and power to see how and where such guns are stored. Build equitable access to the green economy. Create more permanent supportive housing. Update the Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy. When it was finally released, the data showed that many students of color still lacked access to the devices for remote learning they were promised. 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. } We now know more about how to keep students and staff safe once they arrive in school, and can deploy these approaches to ensure less disruption to learning going forward. In December, Andrea called on the City to develop a weekly COVID-19 testing program for all students and staff, in partnership with BPS families, local research institutions, philanthropic partners, and Bostons leading biotech firms. As Mayor, she will create a 15-member Advisory Council to advise on hospitality industry policy recommendations. Her father, Alvin R. Campbell Sr., spent half his life in prison. With the mandate to purposefully develop and drive an urgent, innovative, and sustainable decentralizing process, the Chief will report directly to the Mayor and coordinate with all relevant city and state secretariats, including Public Health, Public Safety, Housing and Economic Development, and others, to ensure the necessary data utilization, information sharing, and cohesive oversight. Our future green economy cannot reflect those same disparities, and that will take a leader in City Hall who works every day to proactively combat those trends. clearInterval(nTimer); } In 2019, working closely with students, families, teachers, students and community activists, she developed her Action for Boston Children plan, a comprehensive strategy to bring equity to our public schools. We know our students suffered tremendous isolation and learning disruption during remote learning over the last year and a half. As Mayor, Andrea will expand the Small Business Development Office to become a one-stop shop both delivering direct services as well as helping small businesses connect with programs that can address their specific needs such as coaching, licensing, location assistance, accessing debt and equity capital and other technical assistance. background-color: #db0000; Under Andreas leadership, Boston will encourage developers to build on-site inclusionary development as much as possible to bridge the racial and class divisions and simultaneously strengthen the IDP transfer program for off-site development, whereby market-rate developers can transfer their mandatory inclusionary units to a non-profit affordable housing developer who will get more bang for their buck building more affordable units by tapping into government subsidies and tax credits. 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. Workers can be denied critical benefits that make it easier to care for their families, like a decent wage paid on time, dependable hours, and adequate sick time and family and medical leave, as well as affordable insurance premiums. The daily tragedy at the intersection of Mass. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about critical changes to ease ballot access. Driving health and wellness in every neighborhood. From the flooding on Morrissey Boulevard, higher pollution rates that have contributed to higher risks of COVID-19 and higher rates of asthma in children of color to disparities in tree canopy cover and access to greenspaces and parks, it is clear that we need a response to the climate crisis that is both urgent and equitable. Programs that first focus on getting people safely and securely housed before meeting any other needs have greater long-term success. As of January2020, Campbell serves on four council committees: Community Preservation Act, Public Safety & Criminal Justice, Rules and Administration, and Whole. Transform our rail network. A dazzling student, Campbell caught the eye of teachers who ushered her on a path to Boston Latin School, Princeton University, and UCLA School of Law. But at Princeton, Campbell took an unusual turn from math major to studying sociology and Judaic Studies. Andrea Campbell is married to her husband, Matthew Campbell. Use her legal authority and public platform to ensure that state and municipal public safety officials reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. margin-bottom: .75em; As Mayor, Andrea will be a leading voice pushing State leaders to improve public transportation in the City of Boston. Excerpt: "[Y]our District 4 City Councilor is responsible for clear and direct communication with City Hall. These networks should draw on the best of both native Bostonians and those who are new to our city and we should work to hold on to both, so that the great minds that are trained in Boston stay in Boston. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Support small businesses. We must remedy long-standing racial wealth gaps, eliminate poverty, and heal generations of trauma. margin: 0px 10px; There are clear links between having representation and lowering eviction rates yet the majority of tenants are not represented: legal assistance helps residents avoid eviction findings, protect credit scores, and keep their possessions. The effects of COVID, as we near a full year of remote learning for most of our students, have turned this into a full-fledged crisis for our children and our city. These selfless, dedicated, and well-trained public servants including mental health counselors, recovery specialists, and police officers would work collaboratively, with Mayoral oversight and leadership, to de-escalate violence and provide residents streamlined access to available resources. We know that our cash bail system is predatory and Andrea will work tirelessly with state leaders to end cash bail. Create an Inspector General (IG) for Boston. $('.showResponses').hide(); Under a Mayor Campbell, Boston will strengthen the Trust Act and not assist or share data with ICE. Nurture High Quality Learning And Enriching Environments Across Every School, For All Learners. Organized labor endured four years of assault by the Trump administration. August 3, 2021. .hideResponses { display: none;} Andrea has been a champion for youth jobs and programming since she was first elected, establishing the first-ever line item in the City budget dedicated to funding youth programs. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Andrea will work with the State to expand access to programs offered by MassCEC and others that fund retrofitting, and will create incentives for property owners to improve efficiency in their rental properties in order to lower costs for renters and improve housing quality. Expand planning capacity and accelerate project implementation. Andrea Campbells middle name is Joy, but she was a preternaturally serious child so intense and purpose-driven that she had to be reminded to play, said Lois Prioritize retrofitting Long Island. Increase treatment locations. But at Princeton, Campbell took an unusual turn from math major to studying sociology and Judaic Studies. Stephanie Ebbert can be reached at Stephanie.Ebbert@globe.com. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { 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. As a Boston City Councilor, her first act was to sponsor, fight for, and ultimately approve the Community Preservation Act, which has helped generate over $20 million annually for affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space in Boston. } Andrea will make sure that 311 works for every Bostonian. Shorter and more reliable bus commutes will attract passengers from vehicles to the bus, decreasing traffic congestion and reducing emissions. Andrea will make residential waste reduction a priority and a reality for all Bostonians by expanding access to community composting to every neighborhood, introducing curbside composting as a City service, and increasing access to hazardous waste disposal events. By being transparent about the deep inequities that drive health outcomes, connecting residents with comprehensive health solutions, and taking a holistic, neighborhood approach, Andrea will close these gaps and build a healthier, more equitable and resilient city for all Bostonians. After graduation, she worked for a few years in New York. Micromobility can also provide a more realistic mode of transportation for commuters and delivery workers and help reduce the number of cars clogging our roads. Create more safe spaces. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { vertical-align: middle; Create meaningful transparency and accountability for results. font-size: 1.2em; Deploy Bostons leaders. Building on the work of recent legislation that gives us power to adjust Bostons requirements of developers to make units affordable, Andrea will ensure these income-restricted units truly support the financial needs of our low-income residents, and explore how we can expand the definition and criteria of low income housing. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { Make Good on Promises of Transparency and Accountability. Its time we bring the powers of master planning, compliance, monitoring, design approval, and other key development powers back to the City. Importantly, a one size fits all approach will not be successful in serving impacted residents an empowered leader can instead work to coordinate resources and provide a range of targeted solutions to the various specific problems underlying this public health emergency, with a focus on both immediate actions and longer-term systemic change. Campbell began reaching out for help, demanding to see him before he died. 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 has and remains committed to elevating the voices of survivors and investing in prevention to reduce incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities. Intentionally engage communities of color, rural communities and low-income communities to ensure participation in developing climate policies. text-align: center; As Mayor, Andrea will integrate climate resiliency metrics into all City departments and functions. She earned a B.A. The BPDA in its current state and its predecessor, the BRA, have struggled to win the trust of the community and stakeholders. Electrification will reduce emissions in the area while providing a shorter commute with greater flexibility and reliability. margin-right: 12px; Continue to hold our public safety agencies accountable, leveraging the powers of the AGs office to push for greater transparency and diversity. } Use existing unfair trade practice law to go after illegal internet sales of ghost gun blanks and 3-D printed weapons. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 23, 2017. .race_header.republican { .race_header.green { Our shared experience of COVID-19s devastation provides an opportunity to build new partnerships between the healthcare community and communities of color. As mayor, she says, she would offer all Bostonians truly equitable opportunities that could halt more families generational cycles of poverty and incarceration. Make City Hall Restaurant Friendly, Use City Planning To Build More Connected Communities, Make Bostons Restaurant Industry More Equitable and Inclusive, City Government For far too long the Citys foreclosed properties have sat vacant, derelict, and inaccessible. When the topic of discussion turns to enabling criminals, you and your credibility would be best served by recusing yourself, the police union tweeted. Her first election was a 2015 long-shot campaign for the district council seat held for 32 years by, The first measure she successfully sponsored on the council was the Community Preservation Act, a property tax surcharge that funds affordable housing, historic preservation, and green space. Actively deploy anti-racism training and tools. Andrea will prioritize partnerships between vocational schools and restaurants to create career pathways for young Bostonians. At 17, he was charged with stabbing a man he and Alvin Jr. clashed with in the Downtown Crossing T station. Advocate for continuum of care and support more integrated care for our most vulnerable residents, who suffer not just from a specific illness, but also from a vicious cycle of poverty. $('.pastResponses').show(); Evaluate current disclosure requirements intended to protect consumers to make sure that necessary information about cost of cancellation and payment programs is prominently, accurately, and timely disclosed. Andrea knows that to ensure the health and safety of all our communities, we must break cycles of poverty, trauma, criminalization and generational inequity in Boston, and as mayor she will transform our approach to policing and public safety and reimagine our criminal legal system to deliver equitable access to justice. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} OHS is the Citys one-stop-shop for renters and families facing displacement, eviction or homelessness. font-size: 20px; Its time to push for more quality schools in District 4 by taking advantage of the educational quality we are surrounded by and insist on talent, investment, and high expectations for excellence in our district. } Become the Commonwealths Leading Advocate for MBTA Improvements. float: left; top: -5px; How to run for office | position: absolute; Activate ferry infrastructure in the short term. She will also invest in training and capacity development for community health workers to be able to address mental health needs, and refer to other providers as necessary an evidence-based strategy that can reduce stigma around mental health, increase access to services, and provide culturally appropriate care. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { color: #0645ad; background-color: green; Women, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence are all priorities for the housing-first approach, whether via a bolstered shelter system or a more clear path to affordable housing. (function() { margin-right: 10px; All sexual violence efforts will be inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. As Mayor, Andrea will strengthen programs to provide immediate rental relief while simultaneously establishing long-term programs to mitigate gentrification and displacement. That is why she is committing to regular meetings and listening sessions with community leaders, including a quarterly public forum. Age-based discrimination, elder neglect and abuse, and scams and frauds occur every day. In attendance were elected officials including U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Lori Trahan, Gov. We should take steps to provide quality public transportation alternatives to driving and make sure Bostonians wealthy enough to drive are paying the full cost of that choice. The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. That process will include gathering input from Bostonians and civic leaders. Long before the COVID-19 pandemic upended life across the City, many Bostonians were already dealing with a public health tragedy: the convergence of mental and behavioral health, homelessness, and substance use disorder crises at the intersection of Mass Ave and Melnea Cass Blvd (Mass & Cass). Some Bostonians live in these neighborhoods, enabling them to participate in the economy and live, work and play in safe, clean, green spaces. Voters can expect that if Campbell is pushed, she has the will to hit back. When she was 29, her twin brother, who suffered from scleroderma, died while in state custody awaiting trial. She will advocate for the state to protect and enforce the provisions of the ROE Act to make abortion care and family planning services accessible and make reproductive healthcare, including contraceptive care, affordable and equitable for all Boston residents. Andrea will build on successful efforts to revitalize both downtown and our main streets by investing in infrastructure that reduces traffic, making more streets pedestrian only, working with small businesses to function in a way that promotes commerce while cutting emissions. } Andrea would partner with both child care providers and Bostons largest employers to increase access to a larger range of childcare options, build greater capacity at providers including through rental assistance, PPE, and support for testing and vaccination, and develop funding models to facilitate a more robust child care sector. To connect families with sustainable support systems and reduce the burden on the charitable food system, one of the most effective tools we have as public servants in this urgent moment is to ensure that families are maximizing their participation in federally funded nutrition programs, such as SNAP, WIC, and School Meals.