Let’s build a Healthier, Safer, and more United Cambridge, a goal and vision that reflects my last name: HSU!
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Cambridge has the heart, talent, and innovation to be a model city, but we are not there yet. As a proud East Cantabrigian and after having door knocked for more than 6 months (through rain, through snow), I have seen and heard firsthand that we are falling short on several basic needs:
- Parents worry about used needles near playgrounds.
- Residents feel unsafe around Central Square at night.
- Families are concerned about school meal quality and road safety.
- We still face untreated sewage discharges in Alewife Brook.
- Middle class and low-income families struggle to find affordable housing.
We can do better, and we must. I am Dr. Peter Hsu and I am running for Cambridge City Council to help make our city Healthier, Safer, and more United.
Too often, local issues devolve into “Team Yes” versus “Team No.” These divides are not always partisan, but they still fracture our community. In reality, most of us share common values and goals: affordable housing, streets that are safe, strong local businesses, and a thriving middle class. If elected, I will always put Cambridge residents first—not special interest groups from outside the city. I will prioritize what I believe is in the best interest of our community, even when it is not politically convenient.
Your #1 vote to me will translate into real-world and real-Cambridge impacts: public health & safety, sustainable infrastructure, equity & community support, and transparency & housing.
Celebrating this pivotal moment, we hear the clarion call to action. Our policy platform isn’t just a visionary document; it stands as a solemn promise to the people of Cambridge. It’s a resolute commitment, an unshakable dedication to take on our most formidable challenges, all while making health,racial, economic, and climate justice the bedrock of our endeavors. Together, we’re forging a future where justice and progress reign supreme.
- Expand addiction medicine and mental health services
- Strengthen collaboration among Cambridge Police Department, Cambridge Public Health Department, and the Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team
- Invest in preventative care and outreach for underserved and vulnerable populations
- Modernize sewage systems to prevent overflows
- Reduce urban noise and plant climate-resilient greenery
- Promote public transit, advance carbon-neutral buildings, and build safe bike lanes and roads
- Improve support for residents with disabilities
- Offer stipends for family caregivers
- Address food insecurity and improve school nutrition
- Increase fiscal accountability and transparency at the city level
- Expand affordable housing with neighborhood input and neighboring cities
- Promote policies that support the working and middle class