Issues

Housing

The housing affordability crisis in Somerville is part of a statewide problem and requires statewide solutions. I strongly support legislative efforts to expand housing access, protect tenants, and prevent homelessness. 

Climate Action

Climate change is already impacting our health and livelihoods. We need to act now in order to mitigate and eliminate pollution, ensure a just transition to clean energy, and provide for climate resilience. I'll work with environmental advocates, labor leaders, and legislative partners towards a sustainable future that centers equity and justice. 

Transportation

The MBTA is suffering from decades of underinvestment on top of Big Dig debt. We need to fund the T adequately and ensure safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. 

Economic Justice

Poverty is a policy choice. I'll work to help reduce poverty, make childcare more accessible and affordable, and secure fair wages, benefits, and training opportunities for workers. 

Health Equity

Public health crises from maternal mortality to substance use disorder are devastating our families and communities. We need to prioritize health equity and ensure that people are getting the care that they need, when and where they need it. 

Education

Every child deserves access to high-quality public education in safe and supportive schools. I'll fight for legislation to ensure green and healthy school buildings, an evidence-based, inclusive curriculum, and an end to the school-to-prison pipeline. 

Kathleen's kids in the front of a cargo bike