Big news for Boston, BPS, & our future: Madison Park selected by the state school construction funding program to rebuild a state-of-the-art vocational education campus!

Today is the final Council meeting of my first term, a term of growth, humility, and deep passion for serving Boston. I’m grateful for every vote and discussion in the chamber. I look forward to the next term and the new opportunities ahead for our city.

Saturday’s joint D5 and D6 coffee hour with @enriquepepen.bsky.social at JP’s Oda Cafe

Protecting Our Homeowners: My Commitment to Fair and Stable Property Taxes

“A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It's where the rich ride public transportation.” – Former Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa

It’s always so refreshing realizing how productive you can be when taking the train instead of being stuck in traffic. @mbta.com

@barackobama.bsky.social said this book is “a must-read for progressives who want a blueprint for reforming government so it can deliver for working people". So let’s give it a try. @ezraklein.bsky.social

Tom, thank you for sharing this. Pedestrian safety is a priority of mine no matter where in the city we are at ❤️ plus I love my neighbors over at Fort Point.

@enriquepepen.bsky.social also attended the "Ride of Silence" earlier this year and he continues to be a strong supporter of safe streets in Boston, particularly around children's access to get to school safely @reveverett.com brought us together in closing, inviting more folks to come and share

Zohran’s victory in New York City fills me with hope, hope that someone who looks like me, an immigrant and the son of immigrants with progressive ideals, can be embraced and trusted to lead a major city. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

Joined folks on Hyde Park Avenue in Boston earlier this week, where we heard and encountered challenges for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving alike. thanks @enriquepepen.bsky.social @brianworrell.bsky.social for joining Shared Spaces effort. More: t4ma.org/strengthenin...

No Kings Rally in Boston, because we don’t believe in kings, we believe in the people. Power belongs in the hands of the community, not the crown 👊🏽 #NoKings #Boston #PowerToThePeople

This morning’s commute was anything but ordinary, Penelope and I joined the neighborhood bike bus to school! 🚲 Big thank you to our neighbor Alan for leading the way and keeping the wheels (and the good vibes) rolling. #BikeBus #BPS #ParentLife

Guest Column: It’s Time to Make Hyde Park Ave. Safe for Everyone By @boston.gov City Councilor @enriquepepen.bsky.social   - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/14/g...

Councilors lead crowd in reading a City Council resolution against pretty much everything the regime is doing, vow to get it passed at next council meeting despite opposition from Councilor Flynn, who wants a hearing first.

We made #GoodTrouble in Roslindale (southwest Boston) with 160 people, @brianworrell.bsky.social @enriquepepen.bsky.social and Councilor Ben Weber. #democracy #JohnLewis #NoKings

Lots of #GoodTrouble in Roslindale Square tonight! with @prowroxroz.bsky.social City Councilors @enriquepepen.bsky.social Ben Weber and @brianworrell.bsky.social

Reflect. Rebuild. The Fourth.

Happy Fathers Day! Thank you @redsox.com for inviting me to call the game today with my dad. I love you, pa 💙⚾️ Red Sox vs Yankees, couldn’t ask for a better way to spend it. May all you amazing dad’s out there enjoy this day.

Today, I stood alongside the Mayor and my fellow elected colleagues to send a loud and clear message to the Trump administration: we demand transparency.

I’m over it, public transportation is NOT a privilege, it’s a necessity for thousands of people across our city. It’s how people get to work, school, medical appointments, and grocery stores. We’ve become far too cardependent, and the cost of that dependence falls hardest on working-class residents.

Just hopped on the train back home after voting through over $8 million in budget amendments— ensuring the voices of Bostonians are heard! Investments for housing vouchers, ESOL programs, down payment assistance, veterans, etc! Details to come 🖊️

Please do tell me that bicycles are the real problem here.

Honored to join Rep. Pressley for a powerful convo on immigrant rights. “The only way to fight organized hate is by organizing ourselves.” Let’s keep showing up, together. 💪🏽 #ImmigrantRights #Solidarity #KnowYourRights @ayannapressley.bsky.social

Thursday: StreetsblogMASS, in Person, in Everett, talking about why affordable housing and affordable transportation need each other. RSVP here: mass.streetsblog.org/2025/05/28/t...

General Manager Eng’s leadership at the MBTA has been exceptional, driving real progress. Improving public transit is vital to our Commonwealth’s future—supporting equity, the economy, and a cleaner environment. Zone 1A fares for D5 rail—or free 32? 😉 @mbta.com www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/28/m...

Traffic sucks, take public transit.

I was proud to sign on to that letter. We need to be doing more for our most vulnerable.

I’m glad to see an independent investigation into Transdev’s role in the tragic death of 5-yr old Lens, as accountability is essential to prevent such avoidable tragedies. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/23/m...

Apartments for low-income seniors proposed for #Roslindale, but project would depend on funds from a regime opposed to helping the poor www.universalhub.com/2025/apartme... #Boston #housing

Tonight, I joined @walkmass.bsky.social the @bikeboston.bsky.social, to honor the one-year anniversary of 4yr -old Gracie’s passing. Just days ago, I attended the funeral of 5-year-old Lens Arthur Joseph. These are reminders that too often, we are mourning lives lost to preventable traffic violence.

Good news about Squares + Streets zoning getting approved in Roslindale Square. Looking forward to planning and zoning reform in #Allston #Brighton. Too many of our neighbors are having to leave due to housing costs. More housing, more options.

Tonight, I’ll be attending Gracie’s Ride Memorial to honor her life and stand with all those demanding safer streets. We can’t back down—every life lost is a call to action for real, lasting change in our transportation infrastructure. @walkmass.bsky.social

I was proud to testify in support of the Squares and Streets proposal in Rozzie. Upgrading our obsolete and overly restrictive zoning is long overdue. The next generation of Roslindale residents deserves a community built for the future. #housing #zoning

All I needed to hear. 🫡

SIGNED, SEALED AND ON THE BALLOT! ✍️✅ Thanks to all of you, we are officially on the ballot for re-election! This campaign is powered by the people of District 5 and we’re just getting started! Let’s keep the momentum going! #Boston #District5 #HydePark #Mattapan #Roslindale

“Yet, rather than invest in ways to help people leave their cars at home, America’s typical response to congestion has been to build more lanes and highways.” The U.S. must shift away from car dependency and invest in sustainable public transit systems, cross country. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/o...

So I’m watching the great Inundation District Documentary, highly recommend to learn about sea level rising in Boston, and looks who’s on it! @fortpointer.bsky.social !! No one better

@enriquepepen.bsky.social pens a power piece on the courage of 826 Boston. “When funding becomes contingent upon the erasure of DEI initiatives, we risk creating educational environments that are less inclusive, less representative, and less effective.” thelatinonewsletter.org/p/we-dont-ce...

We MUST continue to prioritize safe streets in Boston. We need to understand the causes of crashes & look at the choices we've made in our street & vehicle design. This child should be alive Schools/hospital areas should be safe zones! @enriquepepen.bsky.social #SchoolStreets gofund.me/61cd3d7f

Woke up feeling nostalgic about these (not that I ever saw them in person) We could be so far ahead if we still had street cars on Blue Hill Ave, South St, etc “. 🚃

I’m thrilled to announce that I have officially filed my Statement of Candidacy to run for re-election as Boston City Councilor for District 5. Serving our community has been an honor, and I’m eager to continue working together to address the challenges we face and build on the progress we’ve made.

Thank you, Senator 🙏🏽🇺🇸

I’ve thought about so many possible April Fools joke to say today, but unfortunately there’s no bigger joke than our president.

Proud to be the lead sponsor of the Anti-Displacement Hearing at Boston City Council. As we continue to build a better Boston, we must take every step possible to protect our current residents. I believe we can be both pro-housing and anti-displacement supporting vibrant…

For two years, I handled Social Security casework for an entire congressional district, helping seniors, people with disabilities, and hardworking Americans get the benefits they earned. I’ve seen firsthand how vital Social Security is—and I know the threats it’s facing.

Rally organized by @prowroxroz.bsky.social in support of Social Security and their workers in Roslindale Square. Over 200 people there all around the park and Washington St, photo of one segment. Thank you @enriquepepen.bsky.social for being there.

A violation of human rights. My statement on the recent activities by federal agents in our community: #humanrights #humandignity

Please help spread the word, @jonathancohn.bsky.social, @wutrain.bsky.social @mayorwu.boston.gov @ayannapressley.bsky.social @enriquepepen.bsky.social @universalhub.com

Tonight, the Boston City Council hosted its first Public Listening Session on the city budget! As Vice Chair of Ways and Means, I’m incredibly proud to work alongside our residents to ensure we build a budget that truly reflects our community’s needs.