So it looks like Massachusetts is looking at a bill to allow cities and municipalities to to use ranked choice voting, and are looking for comments on the bill which has a hearing tomorrow (Nov 13)
https://www.mapletestimony.org/bills/194/S531
Any #MassPoli #BostonPoli folks who wanna comment […]
Meredith Somers, 41, a marketing professional in Fenway, says she hopes to see more small businesses in the area. When asked what she wants from elected officials this election, Somers says, “I would like them to actually stick to what they campaigned on.” #bostonpoli @thescopenu.bsky.social
Patrick Rhatigan, a 24-year-old research assistant at Harvard Medical School, says that as a Fenway resident he hopes officials will improve transportation options. When asked about Wu’s priorities, he replied, “I hope she doesn’t back down from bike lane stuff.” #bostonpoli @thescopenu.bsky.social
Imogen Bowden, a 27-year-old lawyer from the Fenway wants to see Boston electeds stand up to federal officials on immigration after a neighbor in her building was taken by ICE officers. “I was like, OK, so we’re taking scientists?” says Bowden. #bostonpoli @thescopenu.bsky.social
Some #BostonPoli takes from my walk around Boston this morning, the only volunteers I saw this morning were for Valdez and Baker, which makes sense since they seem to be the two most viable challengers. Baker’s volunteer highlighted bringing back “more balance” to the city council which 1/
help the Mayor out #Boston. She is on here and listening...
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