Friends,
Next Tuesday, March 3, 2020, is election day! I am writing to remind you to participate in this historic election in every way possible. Please vote!
In East Boston, we have residents Brian Gannon and Gabriela Coletta running for state committee and we have two slates running for the Ward Committee. Between the two slates there are 42 people to choose from. In short, you can vote for one of the slates or pick up to 21 people. We should be proud of the number of folks who are getting involved in the process. I am also running to be on the Ward Committee. While I am with Group 2's slate, I just want to thank all of the people running.
This is going to be a good positive experience. I hope many will consider getting more involved and running for office in the future!
For the presidential election, I've endorsed Elizabeth Warren. I commend Senator Warren on her leadership from fighting corruption to climate change to childcare to housing justice, and appreciate the detailed plans and vision for change. We have two wonderful progressive candidates in the race and I'm thrilled to have the issues they champion elevated to the national stage.
After the primary and general election are done, we'll still be here in Boston doing the work. In this newsletter, you can see a few recent updates, and in the coming weeks, I'm holding a council hearing on an Eversource project in East Boston and a community meeting on Suffolk Downs. Keep coming out and stay engaged!
Onwards and Upwards,
Lydia Edwards
Boston City Councilor
District One
East Boston Group Two Committee
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For more information, read Jon Chesto's piece in the Boston Globe highlghting the East Boston Commuter Boat
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For more information, read Seth Daniel's piece in the Charlestown Patriot-Bridge highlighting the Child Care in Charlestown
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For more information, read North End/ Waterfront's piece or WGBH News for more on the ZBA Executive Order
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CPA Funds distributed to Affordable Housing
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Boston is getting affordable, middle-class housing for families! I was thrilled to help announce, along with Mayor Marty Walsh and other elected officials, $69 million in new & recommended funding from the Department of the Neighborhood Housing Trust, & the Community Preservation Fund, to create and preserve 1,291 units of middle class housing across the City of Boston.
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Legislative Updates at Charlestown Neighborhood Council
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City Councilor Lydia Edwards hit on a number of topics affecting the city, and specifically Charlestown, during a presentation to the Charlestown Neighborhood Council.
Read more Here
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Mother's Healthcare in the Workplace
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We’re changing perceptions and culture around motherhood in the workplace. Motherhood profoundly impacts the trajectory of your career and is still ingrained in society today. This effects ALL caretakers and needs to change. Thank you to MWPC and Womens Bar Association for hosting.
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Great to join Charlestown residents for the kickoff of PLAN: Charlestown! This plan is covering the whole neighborhood and thank you to BPDA staff for listening to residents to get this moving and to bring in BPS to the discussion. I'll be working to ensure we have an inclusive, holistic process that incorporates existing initiatives on housing and transportation (including water transportation). Oh, and thrilled to see Turn It Around Charlestown at the meeting!
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PLAN: East Boston Transportation
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BPDA PLAN: East Boston transportation open house was a great way for residents to recommend immediate-to long-term improvement projects for the neighborhoods transportation network. Eastie is changing and it’s important to have the neighborhood drive the conversation through out the process!
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Honoring Florence (Flo) L. Johnson
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On Wednesday, February 12th, at our regular City Council Hearing, I introduced a resolution honoring Florence (Flo) L. Johnson of Charlestown for her service to our nation and Gold Star Families.
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Diversity & Democracy Day
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Immigrants shaped my life and helped me become a better lawyer, a better elected official, and a better citizen of the United States. I’m proud to be at Boston International Newcomers Academy for Diversity and Democracy Day to celebrate the strength in our diversity and talk to the future of this country.
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Lead with Lydia Edwards - Women's Event
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Democracy Brewing
in support of Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards!
To RSVP, please email Brianna@mlmstrategiesllc.com or contribute online at www.actblue.com/donate/leleads20.
Want to join the Host Committee? Please join at www.actblue.com/donate/leleadshost20.members.
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Be Ready for Winter in Boston.
Click Here to see more about guidelines, alerts, safety tips, & more
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March Community Meetings in District One
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East Boston:
- Harbor View Neighborhood Association - First Monday of every month 6:30 p.m.at the Edward Brooke Charter School, 145 Byron St.
- Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association - Second Monday of every month. 6:30 p.m. at the Jeffries Point Yacht Club, 565 Sumner St.
- Orient Heights Neighborhood Association - Third Monday of every month. 6:30 p.m. at Ashley Street YMCA, 54 Ashley St.
- Maverick Central Civic Association - Third Wednesday of every month 6:30 p.m. at Paris Street Community Center, 112 Paris St.
- Friends of the East Boston Greenway - Fourth Thursday of every month. 6:30 p.m. at the Anna DeFronzo Center, 395 Maverick St
- Gove Street Citizens Association - Fourth Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. at the Noddle Island Community Room, Logan Rental Car Center
- Eagle Hill Civic Association - Last Wednesday of the Month, 7. p.m. at East Boston High School
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Charlestown:
- Public Safety Meeting - Last Wednesday of Every Month, 6:00pm, Boston Police, 2nd floor mtg room, 20 Vine St. 02129
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North End:
- NEWRA Monthly Meeting - Second Thursday of Every Month @ 7:00PM, Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street
- NEWNC Monthly Meeting - Second Monday of Every Month @ 7:00PM, Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street
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Photo from bostonplans.org
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