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Violent Crime Surging
Massachusetts is home to over 7 million Americans, producing vibrant and diverse communities. But lately, many residents feel unsafe in our cities due to surging crime rates. Out of every 1,000 Boston residents, 1.35 are suspected to be victims of violent crime—more than double the national average of 0.67 per 1,000.
Residents of Massachusetts deserve better—we must come together as a community to correct these trends and demand safer policies in our neighborhoods. Crime-free neighborhoods not only improve daily life for residents, but also maintain Massachusetts as a world-class destination—the great commonwealth we all know and love. We need your support now more than ever—discover how we're working to make Massachusetts a safer, stronger commonwealth.
Traffic at a Standstill
With housing costs rising across the Commonwealth, many residents have been pushed out of our cities in search of affordable living—yet still commute in daily. Recent policy changes, like mandatory bike lanes, have turned commuting into a nightmare, causing traffic bottlenecks and longer travel times. At a time when our cities are facing rising crime and frequent school closures, prioritizing underused bike lanes is a misplaced focus. Its yet another unnecessary burden on Boston residents.
We must address the challenges holding our cities back and refocus on putting residents first—building a more efficient, accessible, and thriving community.
Schools Closing
Education is the backbone of any great state, but in recent years, we have seen numerous school closures. These closures have driven childcare costs to the highest in the country. With weekly daycare averaging nearly $400, caring for your own child has become a serious financial burden.
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The kids of our state deserve better, we must not turn our back on our leaders of tomorrow.
The Citizens of Massachusetts
Are Standing Up
The Boston Sun: Public Safety Concerns on the Common and Downtown Discussed
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Concerns pertaining to public safety and quality of life issues on the Boston Common and in Downtown Crossing were the subject at hand during a special City Council committee hearing on Nov. 26 at City Hall. Rishi Shukla, a cofounding leader of the Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association, as well as a panelist at the hearing, cited findings from a recent survey administered by his group, which indicated that 71 percent of 300 respondents feel less safe on the Common than they did a year ago. Within the past six to eight months, Shukla said he has seen a noticeable uptick in open air drug dealing in the Common, along with open consumption of drugs and alcohol in the park. He noted that trend coincided with the city’s effort to close down homeless encampments at Mass and Cass.”
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I have two small children ages 5 and 7 months, and I pass discarded needles regularly as I walk my 5 year old to public school every day,” said Catherine Kennedy, “I accept that raising a family in the city is complicated, I accept trash, nip bottles, cigarette butts, even broken glass but this is unacceptable.”
Boston 25 News: "This is unacceptable" : Safety concerns plague Boston residents
