jobs and employment

starDiversity in City Hall

The employees of the City of Boston, particularly within City Hall must be more reflective of the population.
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starDiversity in Boston Police Department

If the BPD is to truly be a world class Police Department there needs to be a complete transformation in the areas of hiring, testing, firing, discipline and promotion.
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starDiversity in Boston Fire Department

If the BFD is to truly be a world class Fire Department there needs to be a complete transformation in the areas of hiring, testing, firing, discipline and promotion.
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starBRJP monitoring and enforcement

The Boston Residents Jobs Policy calls for employing at least 50% Boston residents, 25% people of color, 10% women but has never reached its potential due to non-compliance and lack of compliance officers.
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starD7 Business Expo

Annual business-to-business networking event, trade show & conference for business owners to connect businesses to resources and also introduce Boston to the wide variety of businesses in the district.
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starD7 Business Pages

The District 7 office will maintain an online database of businesses within the district. All businesses within the district will be able to submit their info and users will be able to comment on services. In addition we will print a newspaper as a guide to D7 businesses annually.
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starLiving Wage

I am in support of all efforts working towards a Living Wage. This includes an increase to the minimum wage as well as workers rights particularly in franchises and fast food establishments. I support economic justice and closing the wealth gap by transitioning people from poverty, unemployment and under-employment with fair wages and good jobs.