• Prevent out-of-scale development. The most consequential vote of the next term is likely to be that on Zoning Redesign. I will only support a zoning plan that discourages teardowns and displacement, and preserves green space and trees -- not zoning redesigned to benefit developers.
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• Protect our environment by enhancing tree canopy and strengthening tree protection ordinances, more important than ever with hotter summers and extreme rainfalls. Reduce wasteful teardowns.
• Improve recreation options for all ages: parks, playing fields & open spaces, expedited Gath Pool improvements, and new Senior Center.
• Help seniors, middle-class families, and local businesses stay in Newton.
• Continue to advocate for safe in-person learning for NPS students, and better planning to mitigate pandemic impacts on all residents.
• Protect our historic assets. I led landmarking of West Newton Square’s two most iconic buildings, the Davis Hotel and the Robinson Block.
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• Protect our environment by enhancing tree canopy and strengthening tree protection ordinances, more important than ever with hotter summers and extreme rainfalls. Reduce wasteful teardowns.
• Improve recreation options for all ages: parks, playing fields & open spaces, expedited Gath Pool improvements, and new Senior Center.
• Help seniors, middle-class families, and local businesses stay in Newton.
• Continue to advocate for safe in-person learning for NPS students, and better planning to mitigate pandemic impacts on all residents.
• Protect our historic assets. I led landmarking of West Newton Square’s two most iconic buildings, the Davis Hotel and the Robinson Block.
