A Boston that works for everyone, ANDREA'S VISION Ensure Bostonians are able to Age with Dignity, ANDREA'S VISION Make Boston a more inclusive City for our LGBTQ+ Community, ANDREA'S VISION Create a Welcoming and Inclusive City for Immigrants and Refugees, ANDREA'S VISION Cultivate Racial Equity in City Hall, ANDREA'S VISION Fight Tirelessly for Gender Equity. Electrification will reduce emissions in the area while providing a shorter commute with greater flexibility and reliability. Andrea will pilot dedicated staff positions to streamline, communicate, and connect the dots of the available programs and services across Bostons communities. Simply abolishing the BPDA is not realistic or productive it would turn development into a chaotic, ad-hoc process at a time when we need consistency and transparency. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { Andrea knows that Bostons well-documented, persistent housing crisis puts our citys seniors at particularly high risk of losing housing and being displaced. Andrea Campbell (Democratic Party) is the Attorney General of Massachusetts. [3], The city of Boston, Massachusetts, held elections for city council on November 3, 2015. As Mayor, Andrea will ensure that State programs like Mass Save benefit the communities who need this investment most and push the State to invest more in community solar programs. Far too often these needs go unmet in Boston, disproportionately in communities of color, leading directly to deep economic disparity. margin-top: 1em; Because many sought-after schools in communities of color are smaller schools, that means that families in those neighborhoods are competing for a small number of seats and have less of a chance to get into a high quality school. Andrea will partner with local developers, landlords, and operators to create more accessible and affordable commercial real estate for restaurants to occupy. } Ensure that everyone impacted by the crisis has equitable and fair access to the substance use disorder treatment they need, and deserve, and are entitled to by law. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } background-color: #f9d334; Build the long-term opportunities every Bostonian needs and deserves. Boston has been able to quickly activate several underutilized spaces to care for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and some have been extended to our homeless population, including Boston HOPE. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { During the pandemic, the City has proven that it can be nimble by establishing outdoor dining spaces, closing streets to cars and opening them to people, centralizing applications for outdoor dining permits, and supporting operators with technical assistance and expedited service. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Bostonians need greater access to mental and behavioral health services, whether it is for short term, long term, or intensive care. background-color: #f9f9f9; A primary election occurred on September 26, 2017. Unequal access to devices and the internet exacerbated the disparities of the pandemic. Working in partnership with Bostons transportation and logistics experts, Andrea will conduct a thorough economic and feasibility analysis of establishing connectivity between the City and Long Island via this existing infrastructure. Andrea has been a leader in pushing the City to reimagine the role of police in Boston and reallocating funding to mental health, youth development, re-entry programs, and other community-led violence prevention and intervention efforts that will break cycles of poverty, trauma, and abuse. Sources: Bottom line: Campbell knows what it means to be accountable to the public. }) The district lacks transparency into how and why decisions are made, and too often, families, teachers and school leaders arent included in decision-making and dont know whats happening. Andrea has a comprehensive vision to reconstruct a sustainable transportation network so we can build a more equitable Boston. The first step in the path to economic recovery is health recovery. } It will also reduce emissions in environmental justice communities who face higher levels of asthma due to poor air quality. font-weight: 300; To recover in 2021, Andrea will push for the City of Boston to immediately take the following actions: Boston can be a national model for supporting locally owned, diverse restaurant operators. overflow: hidden; Incentivize alternative modes of transportation. Her twin brother had none of this. Greenspan served five terms as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, was nominated in 1987 by former President Ronald Reagan, and was preceded by Paul Volcker. Teachers, parents, and students alike have struggled with remote learning. As Mayor, she will ensure both schools and partners have a whole-child focus that includes arts, athletics, applied learning opportunities like internships, and other connections to the world outside of the school walls, so a young persons experience in Boston reflects the world class city that we are and we can nurture the passions of our exceptional young people. As a mayoral candidate, Campbell made her and Andres divergent paths central to her campaign narrative. Boston can be a leader in autonomous vehicle research, development, and production creating high quality jobs in the process. Andrea will use every tool at her disposal to make sure that all workers get everything they have earned. This connectivity runs two ways: 1) promptly delivering information from City Hall to you, especially related to neighborhood development, the budget, and policies affecting your District, and 2) continually bringing your concerns and ideas to the attention of the Mayor, city departments, and other members of the Council and ensuring they are addressed. Get all the latest from Sanditon on GBH Passport, How one Brookline studio helps artists with disabilities thrive. Mass & Cass lies at the intersection of three Boston Police districts and in the direct vicinity of numerous public, quasi-public, institutional, and private first responder districts, including Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, MBTA, Boston University, BMC, Boston Housing Authority, City of Boston Municipal Security, and the Suffolk County Sheriffs Department. (function() { Andrea Joy Campbell was born in Boston, Massachusetts. .race_footer { To fix this, Andrea will work with state and municipal leaders to improve our elections, including making Election Day a city-wide holiday, implementing same-day voter registration, and improving voting-by-mail options by increasing the number and accessibility of ballot dropboxes. Andrea will work to expose fake anti-choice health centers, known as Crisis Pregnancy Centers, that intentionally provide medically inaccurate and dangerous information to those experiencing pregnancy. } font-weight: bold; When it gets hard, I pull out my gospel music. Fight to ensure that all students have access to high-quality public education regardless of geography or income. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-112788').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. She will expand the capacity of the Boston Home Center, other offices serving residents of public housing, and of proven programs such as programs that increase resident buying power for renters. text-align: center; Evaluate ways to replicate and scale up successful community-based gun violence prevention efforts. See also:Mayoral election in Boston, Massachusetts (2021). Invest in transitional housing. .percentage_number { We must invest in our network of service provision to ensure that the entire city has a robust infrastructure, and tackle the fundamental social, environmental, and economic drivers of health in every 02 zip code. margin-bottom: .75em; Protect homeowners by holding bad actors accountable, preventing predatory lending, and protecting residents against unlawful foreclosures. Furthermore, the City should ban styrofoam from Boston Public Schools, and invest in compostable plastic alternatives as part of a wider effort to source sustainable materials for all operations. She is from . padding-bottom: 5px; For those that feel like they currently have no choice but to drive to get to work or drop kids at school we can invest in a City where this is possible by bus, train, foot, or bike. color: white; Yet Boston is a world-class medical center as the home to leading hospitals, research institutions, and community health centers. BPHC needs ongoing surveillance programs for COVID-19 just as it maintains for other infectious diseases like tuberculosis, meningitis, and HIV. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Ensure national standards around use-of-force policies are implemented and enforced. While there have been improvements, the United States continues to meaningfully underperform our high-income country counterparts with regard to maternal and infant health. To build this pipeline, Andrea will enhance public school curriculum to encourage students toward careers in health, particularly for LGBTQ+ students and students of color. That is why Andrea will propose establishing participatory budget committees for some community-based funds so that Bostonians closest to their communitys needs can have a say in how their taxpayer funds are spent. 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. Campbell (Democratic Party) ran for election for Attorney General of Massachusetts. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Bostons hospital systems have demonstrated leadership in investing in housing as a core social determinant of health, and Andrea will expand these efforts to provide greater access to stable housing while leveraging innovative approaches to spur affordable housing growth across the City. Boston mayoral candidate Andrea Campbell meets with supporters on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan on Fathers Day. Even as a child, Campbell couldnt help but notice the gaping discrepancy in support. .results_row { } Build Connected, Low-Stress Opportunities For Biking. padding-bottom: 0px; Implementing the recommended fixes is long overdue, and the district must follow through with its commitment to annual reviews, so we continuously improve this critical lever for equity. $('.showResponses').hide(); In 2019, Andrea organized the launch of the first Mattapan Jazz & Unity Festival, bringing Bostons rich cultural resources to a neighborhood often overlooked. It offered an education on par with a prep school and a professional network for life. The seed funding can be set aside in the City budget, or from a mission-aligned private sector partner. Then Andre Campbell got entangled in the criminal legal system, too. Andrea issued a City Council hearing order regarding vaccine distribution and implementation in December 2020 and will continue to build and support effective outreach efforts in every neighborhood, in partnership with local healthcare experts, including from the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Health and Human Services Department, neighborhood health centers, public health advocates including the Black Boston COVID-19 Coalition, and faith-based, cultural, and community leaders. After finishing law school at UCLA in 2009, Campbell worked for a year as a staff attorney with the EdLaw Project, helping Boston Public School students and parents. })(); Andrea Campbell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey. font-weight: bold; Our aging residents will have an advocate with Andrea in the Attorney Generals Office. Campbell's opponents Quentin Palfrey, who served in the Obama administration, and Shannon Liss-Riordan, a nationally recognized labor and consumer lawyer are older and have more experience. Activate City Health Leaders To Reduce Health Inequities. By leveraging the City of Bostons budget, buildings, and assets, Andrea will make City government a leader in sustainability and emissions reductions. Our neighborhood environment shapes how we feel and whether we have access to fresh, healthy food. A comprehensive approach to biking will include a bike network that connects the City and encourages biking in Black and brown neighborhoods. Ensure high quality academics. The pandemic has demonstrated how vital a modern, 21st Century health commission is to Bostons future. } There is abundant evidence that we can disrupt cycles of poverty and inequity by supporting our children in school, at home, and in our communities. Enhance gun-tracing and centralized reporting of gun crimes in order to identify violence hotspots and to prosecute those who traffic in illegal guns. In order to take on a job search, recovery program, or educational pursuit, one must first have a place to call home. Even before the pandemic, we saw these inequities play out on a massive, heartbreaking scale. The BPDA in its current state and its predecessor, the BRA, have struggled to win the trust of the community and stakeholders. State and local courts | ANDREA'S VISION Foster a Welcoming City for Veterans and Servicemembers. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } $('.collapse').collapse('show'); Despite the deep challenges, dedicated teachers across Boston have pushed their practice and learned new tools to connect with students. Activate ferry infrastructure in the short term. That voice comes from her personal lived experience of multi-generational cycles of poverty and incarceration, and from seeing first-hand the tragic outcomes when families and children are denied the opportunities and supports needed to reach their potential. Andrea will also work with the Transportation Department and Public Works to ensure these departments are equipped to maintain our existing infrastructure and implement quick fixes, such as daylighting intersections, and more clearly painting crosswalks. }) Andrea believes that this intentional approach to mixed use development can increase foot traffic, support retail and restaurants, and increase jobs and economic activity. While the waterfront is the focus for sea-level rise, neighborhoods like Mattapan, East Boston, and Roxbury bear the brunt of air pollution, the urban heat-island effect, and associated health disparities. Bostons businesses create the majority of Bostons jobs, so in order to get Boston back to work, Andrea will engage and support businesses to rebuild and rehire in each and every neighborhood. Make up for lost time. Bostons current Neighborhood Slow Streets program, which implements incremental traffic-calming measures after an extensive planning process, pits neighborhoods against each other competing for planning staff and project dollars. Actively deploy anti-racism training and tools. .inner_percentage.Republican { $('.hideResponses').show(); As a Boston City Councilor, Andrea was a steadfast advocate at the state level calling on the Legislature and the Governor 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. In partnership with the community, Andrea will expand programming for anyone interested in learning how to bike, including in Boston Public Schools and beyond. With your support, GBH will continue to innovate, inspire and connect through reporting you value that meets todays moments. Andrea will expand green-collar training programs to ensure city residents have access to the green jobs of the future; she will connect innovative transportation companies with vocational education programs, community colleges, and unions to train our young people to be future leaders and innovators in environmental sciences, engineering, and resiliency. BPS emissions represent nearly half of the Citys total emissions. Boston is a world leader across many innovative fields medicine, education, technology, professional services, to name a few. Diversify our public safety agencies. Close the gap on abortion deserts across western and southeastern parts of the state, including for college students. Increasing ownership of a home, business or property requires living wages, equal access to financial services, financial training and coaching, and dedicated supports to help residents build assets and navigate the often complex path to ownership all elements that Andrea will fight for as Mayor. Resilient infrastructure will be the key to a more livable and sustainable city, but how we build it is equally important. As Mayor, Andrea will: } "When I was eight months old, my mom actually died in a car accident going to visit my father who was incarcerated at the time," she shared. Eradicate maternal and infant mortality. Now more than ever, Andrea believes in the urgent need for creative and collaborative workforce development, including partnerships with our high schools, institutions of higher education and private sector employers that prepare residents for post-COVID opportunities. .votebox-results-metadata { Civic Engagement And far too many families are not able to afford basic necessities for themselves and their children despite their hard work and best efforts. from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2009. Andrea will initiate a renters rights and responsibilities campaign and increase efforts to provide pre-court mediation and legal representation. When he was released, he tried to make up for lost time with the children, instilling lessons and emphasizing education, Campbell said. color: black; }) a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } Though it was part of what vaulted her from district City Councilor to third-place finisher in the 2021 mayoral race, that was a Boston-specific race. State legislature | We must prudently prepare for the inevitability of rising seas, stronger storms, and crippling heat waves. Opening a new restaurant in the City can be borderline impossible for an independent operator, especially someone doing it for the first time. color: white; Launch an open data initiative. .results_row td:first-child { In addition to MBTA, Andrea will partner closely with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and Massport in crafting and executing her vision of more equitable planning and development processes. We need to reimagine the role of the central office and district leadership to make that possible. By that time, her twin brother was facing charges again this time for a home invasion and his health was rapidly deteriorating while he awaited trial. } The tragedy left the twins and their older brother, Alvin Campbell Jr., effectively orphaned, divvied up between relatives and foster parents for eight years. } .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} Andrea will work with state and federal officials to transform our legacy commuter rail network into a regional rail network that meets the needs of a 21st century economy. Climate Justice Move Quickly Towards More Sustainable Housing And Development. While we are all eager to return to safe, in-person learning, Andrea believes we can capitalize on what weve learned about digital literacy, student engagement and personalization so that when we return, what comes next can be even better than we were before. Widespread adoption of any vaccination program will depend on successful communication about the vaccine, building on trusted voices as lead communicators, particularly in our immigrant communities and communities of color. 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. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} Next to her is a cousin. display: inline; Our City representatives, employees and even vendors should look like the community they serve. background-color: green; var nTimer = setInterval(function() { Boston can be a national and global leader in reducing emissions, investing in green technology, and modeling how cities can center resiliency. Maura Healey endorses Andrea Campbell for attorney general FILE Andrea Campbell (left) at a press conference in Worcester, Mass., on April 8, 2022. In partnership with local employers and community leaders, Andrea would work to build Boston into a model for affordable childcare. ( max-width: 350px ) { andrea Joy Campbell was born in Boston, Massachusetts standards around use-of-force are! 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