As of January2020, Campbell serves on four council committees: Community Preservation Act, Public Safety & Criminal Justice, Rules and Administration, and Whole. She saw first-hand how many of the systems that supported her simultaneously failed Andre and deprived him of the same opportunities. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } Andrea believes deeply in the critical role of the teachers and leaders in schools, but she also knows they can only do their job when the City and district office do theirs namely, putting in place the infrastructure and operations that enable rich teaching and learning to happen every day. Andrea has long been a champion of equity across the range of fundamental needs for our residents particularly education, housing, transportation, and health. Maura Healey endorses Andrea Campbell for attorney general FILE Andrea Campbell (left) at a press conference in Worcester, Mass., on April 8, 2022. } She will also increase connectivity with non-profits leading this work. Under Andreas leadership, BPS would become the first large school district in the country to fully electrify our bus fleet. This distrust has been built over several presidential administrations and our local government has a responsibility to serve our immigrant communities in a way that understands this history and provides key services that reassures these residents. The long-term path to an equitable economy requires a coordinated set of policies promoting access to opportunity across city services. Campbell graduated from Princeton University and the University of California, Los Angeles Law School. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} font-weight: 300; div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Andrea has and remains committed to elevating the voices of survivors and investing in prevention to reduce incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities. } We know that access to walkable pedestrian areas, safe crosswalks, traffic calming measures, clean air and water, and parks enables Bostonians to get outside, exercise, and maintain well-being. To recover and rebuild, we must use data within the Boston Public Health Commission and partner with our Citys unique healthcare community, including community health centers, to deploy a robust testing and surveillance program. } color: #6db24f; Treat violent crime first as a public health problem by seeking to address its root causes and inextricable link to poverty, trauma, and discrimination. .votebox-results-cell--check { .race_footer { font-size: 0.9em; Boston has experienced an unprecedented building boom in recent years, but only some neighborhoods have benefitted. Many of our older school buildings do not feel safe, so the City should invest in short term solutions, like portable air filters, window repairs or alternative spaces for our students to learn, while accelerating longer term school building plans. Implement smart & people-first budgeting. This will require a substantial investment in infrastructure and is an opportunity to make Boston a global leader in clean energy and resiliency, while also ensuring that we dismantle the structural racial and economic inequalities of our current fossil fuel economy. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Every resident deserves the opportunity to live in a healthy and safe community, especially those in poor, rural communities and communities of color who suffer the worst environmental devastation and are disproportionately harmed by pollution. Fast, frequent, and more affordable regional rail service will significantly improve quality of life for the citys residents. }) WebBrenna Kathleen McLellan Campbell was born February 14, 1984 in Niagara Falls, New York. Thats why shell make sure that all Bostonians know what is happening in their city government. div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Reporting on Bostons urban beat since 1965. } background-color: #dac113; As Mayor, Andrea will activate these resources and lead collaborative, innovative, and equity-driven solutions to end our housing crisis. Leverage community health centers and schools. } Since the national reckoning on police violence against Black people began last summer, she has been the City Councils leading agitator for police transparency and proposed, And she was unsparing in criticizing the department for, Michelle Wu and Andrea Campbell hold fund-raising advantage as Janey plays catchup in mayoral race, Mayoral candidates press the flesh as in-person campaigning makes a return, The Black history I carry with me: Andrea Campbell, covering up child molestation allegations against a union president. See also:Mayoral election in Boston, Massachusetts (2021). In 2020, Andrea spearheaded legislation to create an independent civilian review board to investigate and provide accountability for police misconduct, and partnered with Mayor Walsh based on recommendations from the Boston Police Reform Task Force to establish an Office of Police Accountability and Transparency. Assure that public servants who betray their oath to act in the best interests of the public and those who steal from the Commonwealth are exposed and appropriately sanctioned. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} Andrea will establish an office specifically to support these organizing efforts in communities to help residents access city or other resources, navigate permitting or other departments, and other technical assistance. Andrea also supports the implementation of a Conservation Corps to ensure we have a dedicated and diverse green workforce and increased pathways to union careers. Drive Health and Wellness In Every Zip Code. Because of racist policies and practices, entire communities in Boston have been denied critical opportunities to earn income, build financial stability and wealth, and access capital to pursue their educational and economic goals. } Improve Transparency, Testing, and Surveillance. On the one hand, I experienced such tremendous pain, but on the flip side, this is the city that gave me everything. In order for Boston to continue to be a world leading city, all of our residents deserve access to an excellent education. Take Andreas Commitment To Civic Engagement City-wide. Eliminating fares will translate to improved service, by decreasing time required at each bus stop, removing the need for an expensive network of vending machines (both on the buses and throughout the region), and by allowing riders to board through all doors. Because we lack quality data, not enough residents or even healthcare professionals can understand these stark inequities. 2 Andrea Mitchell is a reporter who works for MSNBC Credit: Getty div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Its bigger than my dad. The City of Boston has a responsibility to equitably distribute the vaccine and develop strategies to engage the community so that all Bostonians are safely and efficiently vaccinated as soon as possible. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { In 2019, working closely with students, families, teachers, students and community activists, she developed her Action for Boston Children plan, a comprehensive strategy to bring equity to our public schools. A primary election took place on September 8, 2015. } Redefine Affordable. Conversations are happening in every neighborhood about how affordable housing is not truly affordable when defined as 100% or below of the Area Median Income (AMI), which is based on federal guidelines. These changes must become permanent to ensure that every Bostonian can exercise their democratic right to vote. After weeks of speculation, former Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell Wednesday jumped into the race for Massachusetts Attorney General, transitioning from a local focus to a statewide view. Supporting restaurants through the pandemic while strengthening Bostons restaurant industry in the long-run by cutting red tape, removing barriers to access, and making this industry more equitable and inclusive. Fight for reproductive justice. In 2019, Andrea organized the launch of the first Mattapan Jazz & Unity Festival, bringing Bostons rich cultural resources to a neighborhood often overlooked. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a complex problem and providers need more capacity to stabilize and effectively serve suffering Bostonians. Access to mental and behavioral health professionals should be as simple as a connection made during a primary care visit. The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted those on the frontlines of healthcare, particularly in Boston as a medical center. In addition to building on current City programming, Andrea will identify and fund new spaces for creation of dedicated permanent supportive housing such as city-owned vacant lots and converted buildings. For those residents who do own a car, the city should expand access to on-street electric vehicle charging, allowing renters to access EVs and reduce their carbon footprint. Make city procurement equitable and inclusive. The MBTA drastically overestimated the costs of making the Red-Blue connection, and the state has failed to plan ahead and coordinate with the MGH expansion project and Cambridge Street reconstruction, two opportunities to improve transportation access city-wide. Growing up in Boston, Andrea saw how our education system sets some children up for a lifetime of success and leaves far too many behind. The results have been certified. The good news is there are many laws that are meant to make society more fair and keep us from discrimination and hate on the books, she said. As Mayor, Andrea will: }Customer Service. The State House ceremony ran until the early afternoon on Thursday. She has worked closely with school leaders, parents, teachers and students so that she understands their perspectives and the issues that affect our schools. We need to better understand who owns and manages our housing, who and where our renters are, and identify patterns such as repeated fair housing complaints, housing discrimination practices, or problem properties. That is why as Mayor, Andrea will implement several reforms to make sure that our government works for everyone, and that everyone can see themselves in our government. font-weight: 300; Ave to bring greater safety resources, triage, and service expansion to the area. That is why Andrea has a comprehensive proposal to reform the BPDA, which is included in detail in her housing plan. Andrea believes college students and recent graduates who need employment opportunities are ideal candidates to support the highest need students through a district-wide paid tutoring program. Strengthen communities by revitalizing blighted and abandoned properties. Ensure Equitable Access To Quality Schools. Campbell, while devastated by the charges against her older brother, said she has learned to not internalize criticism about her relatives. We need to work with federal and state leaders to build upon policies to reduce gun violence including background checks on ammunition, closing the gun show loophole and stopping illegal gun trafficking, and increase funding for proven intervention models. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { .indicate_scroll { Andrea believes we must make it easier for every family, regardless of income, language or neighborhood, to choose a school. Now, it is time to prioritize movement of everyday residents within our neighborhoods. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} In partnership with the community, Andrea will expand programming for anyone interested in learning how to bike, including in Boston Public Schools and beyond. Rebuilding our restaurant industry also provides Boston with an opportunity to break down barriers that have made it far too difficult for independent operators, people of color, women, and immigrants to open their own restaurants in the past. Become the Commonwealths Leading Advocate for MBTA Improvements. Create more affordable, sustainable housing. Who Is Andrea Campbell's Husband, Matthew? Andrea Campbell is married to her husband, Matthew Campbell. According to his Linkedin profile, he works in project management and contract administration at Dagle Electrical Construction, Corp. He has worked in Dagle Electrical Construction, Corp since 2006 and has worked for more than a decade. Oversee Equitable and Efficient Distribution of the Vaccine. ". Use the platform and powers of the Attorney Generals office to promote and enforce safe prescribing and dispensing practices for opioids. These dynamics do not serve residents engaged in substance use or seeking treatment with dignity, and also understandably frustrate residents from surrounding Roxbury, South End, South Boston, Dorchester, and Newmarket Square neighborhoods. As substantial new federal assistance is available to provide rental relief and other supports for residents, we must seize this moment. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey (right) speaks in her office on Jan. 29, 2019. But Andrea knows this crisis touches nearly every corner of the Commonwealth, and requires a regional response with a whole host of stakeholders, including those with lived experience, at the table. In order to address the climate crisis meaningfully, we need to cut down emissions while ensuring our residents can be connected across neighborhood lines. But all too often, our government doesnt make it easy to hold them accountable. As Mayor, Andrea will: margin: 0px 10px; Diversify our public safety agencies. Prioritize our young people and families. background-color: #f4f4f4; Bostons deep inequities in wealth and health are rooted in systemic racism. Fight for the basic rights of all workers. Expose Crisis Pregnancy Centers that intentionally provide medically inaccurate and dangerous information to those experiencing pregnancy. As Mayor, Andrea Will: top: -1px; font-size: 20px; .race_header.democratic { For some residents, Boston is dense and walkable, making it easy to participate in our diverse economy and green spaces. Work with federal and local law enforcement partners to stop the trafficking of illegal opioids such as fentanyl. While other states are taking steps to restrict the rights of transgender individuals, Andrea is committed to shielding them from hatred in all its forms. The technology exists now to increase appliance efficiency, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and ensure that new development is helping us combat climate change, not increasing our vulnerability. As Mayor, Andrea will strengthen the Citys finances with steady, consistent focus on operational excellence, prudent long-term planning, and attracting exceptional managers to her Cabinet to lead the Citys departments. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} Ave and Melnea Cass Blvd which has become Bostons epicenter of the converging homelessness, substance use disorder, and behavioral health crises is unfathomable right in the middle of such a wealthy, asset-rich city. Use micromobility and e-mobility to drive equity. }) Public policy. .non_result_row div { Andrea Campbell knows the tale of two Bostons quite well: Shes lived it. Its bigger even than Andre. To get residents back to work, we must recognize that childcare is foundational to the economy. For her, creative development is about driving equity, resiliency, and vibrancy across Boston. Andrea Campbell is sworn in as attorney general by her aunt, Lois Savage, and her husband, Matthew L. Scheier, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Bostons zoning code the rule book that says what can be built where has not seen a comprehensive city-wide update in 50 years. It was the second largest departmental budget in the City of Boston just behind the Boston Public Schools, while only 3% of the city budget was allocated towards public health for fiscal year 2021. In 2014, as Coakley ran for governor, Maura Healey was elected AG, becoming the first lesbian to hold state-wide office. } But she mostly focused on the justice and equity issues she knows firsthand. "When I was eight months old, my mom actually died in a car accident going to visit my father who was incarcerated at the time," she shared. Prioritize Preventive Care. In every neighborhood of Boston, beloved local restaurants and bars have been forced to close their doors. This would include working to ensure that all eligible women and people who menstruate have continuous MassHealth coverage to include the entire 21-month period from the beginning of pregnancy to a year after delivery. This connectivity runs two ways: 1) promptly delivering information from City Hall to you, especially related to neighborhood development, the budget, and policies affecting your District, and 2) continually bringing your concerns and ideas to the attention of the Mayor, city departments, and other members of the Council and ensuring they are addressed. Work with state and federal leaders to address gun violence. Providing all residents with a viable public transit option will reduce traffic, improve air quality, and increase access to opportunity. Andrea will recenter our planning and project initiatives to focus first on ensuring that Boston streets are safe and active places for friends and neighbors to live, play, and build community. As Mayor, Andrea will make sure this group is representative and inclusive. Many small businesses have been devastated by the pandemic, with available relief programs heavily oversubscribed. Create The Conditions For Businesses To Bounce Back, Better Than Before. Andrea believes no one is above the law, and has been on the record to end qualified immunity since her time as a Boston City Councilor. High rents eat up paychecks and make it difficult for families to save or build wealth. Reinvigorate our greenspaces. display: block; As one of the largest property owners in Boston, the City itself has a moral obligation to utilize its unique footprint to set an example for emissions reductions. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-112788').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Andrea grew up in public housing and has long championed affordable housing and community development. Protect and empower Bostons immigrant communities. Andrea has been and will continue to be a strong advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. Originally built in 1951, the bridge was deemed unfit in 2014, transportation to the Island was abruptly terminated, and residents were displaced. If elected, Campbell would extend an elastic trend that stretches back to 2006 when Martha M. Coakley became the first woman elected AG. Andrea believes the City must be led inclusively, in a manner that brings all residents to the table and that not only embraces and celebrates the diversity of Boston but also builds on it. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022. She was disciplined for talking too much and being disruptive by having her seat moved, she recalled; her brother was removed from the school entirely. Andrea will work with the State to meet an ambitious 100% renewable energy portfolio and full carbon neutrality for City operations by 2035, while continuing to explore how we can innovate and move up timelines and create interim goals. }) Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. She will expand pilot programs that open streets to people, support our local restaurants and nightlife, and create placemaking events like community block parties that have been popular in neighborhoods across the city from Newbury Street to West of Washington in Dorchester to Roslindale Square. The Elder Justice Unit will blend resources from the Attorney Generals Criminal and Public Protection & Advocacy Bureaus to work together with other stakeholders to focus on: Andrea believes that all residents of the Commonwealth, regardless of immigration status, are entitled to protection under the law and she pledges to prioritize using the resources of the Attorney Generals Office to support our immigrant communities and to address discrimination, and the practices of unscrupulous employers, predatory businesses, and irresponsible landlords that target and harm members of our immigrant communities. Lift up businesses run by historically under-represented groups. Empower residents to be co-creators in the future of our city. Now, as Healey launches her gubernatorial bid, Campbell has another barrier to break: she would be the first Black woman to sit in the attorney general's chair. 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