I have the pleasure to say I helped elect the first LESBIAN Governor and woman governor of MA, and my beautiful partner
@SamvMontano
is now the Rep. Elect for Suffolk 15th. What a blessing and thank you to all who stuck by our sides !!!!!
When you wanna run for your districts open State Rep seat but then can’t afford to live in your district with the current pay $62,500. How are we going to create a diverse State House?
I’m intersectional but my heart will always be in housing justice. Incredibly honored to file
@MayorWu
’s HR petition for Rent Stabilization in the House today. This is one tool of many but it’s an important one that must be post of the solution.
#HD4216
#mapoli
#bospoli
I would appreciate
@BostonGlobe
using rent stabilization instead of rent control. we’re not controlling your rent. It’s stabilization of rental increases for tenants year to year. You set rent at whatever price initially. This isn’t helping messaging and allows for an easy out
We’ve fought hard in the appropriations process to secure funding for The Pryde—an affordable housing project for LGBTQ+ seniors in Hyde Park.
But today, Republicans stripped that funding from the bill & continued their dangerous trend of targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
I’m angry, frustrated, and tired of rhetoric and actions like this that have been leveled at my community and allies. We aren’t hiding though. We’ll be out and proud as much as we have ever been.
Feel like da fam isn’t supportive of your LBGTQ identity? You’re not alone. Shared with mom my invite to
@WhiteHouse
for Pride & got this. It’s why I show up & why I serve in office. We have a strong community & I will show up with love every month. Mad ❤️ to the lil sis tho.
213 days after I officially pulled papers to run for State Rep of Suffolk 15; I voted for myself. What a wild ass ride it’s been. Early voting is today and tomorrow at the Muñiz 11-7 if you’re in JP.
#mapoli
#bospoli
#samforboston
I’m a proud member of the EOC. Additionally, though she could not make this gathering, my white Italian partner,
@e_scapp
was more than welcome at this annual holiday event.
I am happy to share that I have been selected by
@AmplifyLatinx
as one of the 100 Latinx leaders in MA who are advocating and raising the Latino community. I extend an invitation to join us in celebrating on September 14 and 21
#ALX100
#ThisishowIAmplify
The courage it takes to live as your full self is stronger than the hate shown by white supremacists in JP today. As a non-binary QPOC too often we are at risk of harm. The response from our community was rapid. I’m deeply honored to be here with you all in the fight.
FWIW the electeds of color are not anonymous. We’re out in public. The person who forwarded the email to the press is cowardly and hiding behind anonymity. So are most of the people commenting.
Update on Arborway lane changes.
@DCR
has apologized for the lack of communication and will be better moving forward. I will make sure we keep folks in the loop as well. Bike lanes will not be removed. Thank you to everyone for your advocacy.
@eherot
@RevEverett
We never said it was. It will allow tenants predictable rent increases for financial planning. It won’t cost the Commonwealth any money… and we aren’t setting rents for landlords, just asking they keep yearly increases to 5%. It’s a tool in the toolbox, not a silver bullet.
#transdayofvisibility
I often think of bell hooks’ All About Love. hooks lays out the intentionality of love, the effort it takes to be loving, learning to consider impact outside the self. Perhaps that’s why others are hateful. It’s easier than love. From me you only have love
I’m in housing court with a constituent. It’s a disgrace that folks aren’t given counsel for these hearings. Utter disgrace watching a large nonprofit with a lawyer fight to evict a family self-representing.
#tenantrighttocounsel
All the love and appreciation to my legislative aide
@CarlosRIOS77
who just carried us through our first bill filing deadline in the House!! Truly a marvel.
#suffolk15
#mapoli
Part of the solution to the housing crisis is development but that requires some give from everyone. If we want diverse & thriving community we need dense housing. That’s how to get IDP to work best too. We have to be ok with dense development in our city, we aren’t suburbs.
Been taking the
@MBTA
to the State House
#orangeline
. Today she’s giving me train at a petting zoo vibes. Always keeping it fresh out here. Def voting for more money and investments and anything else we can get moving.
It’s easy to be reactionary, it takes more work and time to settle into the developing. I appreciate your support, Councilor. It was sobering to see and watch the news knowing folks were being misgendered and children used to fuel a false narrative.
If rent control becomes an issue built around one person, it will fail. This is an issue that impacts a majority of MA. We haven’t told that story enough. Folks cannot live in Boston and soon many other places and that impacts everyone.
Our city is complicated and diverse,
@Ruthzee
gets that. I trust her to meet the moment with an eye to the long game of progress and change we need to build a strong Boston. Congrats, my friend
Ruthzee Louijeune, an at-large city councilor who was the top vote-getter in this week’s municipal election, announced Thursday that she has enough support from her colleagues to become the body’s president in January.
Kinda crazy to think 2 whole State Rep seats, constituencies of about 80,000 will be decided by less than 10,000 people today. In Boston, no less. No wonder public opinion doesn’t match what gets moved.
The Boston Election Department will post the voter turnout for the Special State Primary Election in the 9th and 10th Suffolk Representative Districts throughout the day.
Learn More:
We're proud to endorse
@andreaforboston
for Mayor of the City of Boston!
Tune into the Your Health Matters: Sexual and Reproductive Freedom and Justice in Boston
to hear more about why she's our pick.
#bospoli
#boston
#IAM4MenstrualAccess
The ups and downs of progress toward equity and love Mel King experienced in his life are unquantifiable. May his hope and belief we could be better keep the work going for each generation after us
On
#transvisibilityday
🏳️⚧️silence really can=death for many in the community. Show up and fight back for trans rights and safety. And for the T to my Q, I wish you joy, happiness, and safety today.
This rent stabilization bill is not the same as the one repealed by voters in 1994. It’s different and you should read it. Also, it’s not the be all end of of housing but it will help.
Cause I don’t think they subscribe to my campaign emails 😊. Much love to my predecessors who have been nothing but supportive and loving.
@SoniaChangDiaz
@NikaElugardo
@replizmalia
it’s not lost on me the great privilege I have to have been represented by you.
#mapoli
#bospoli
I'm excited to share with you all local and statewide wins from my first budget. There were several large gains made by the House and Senate. Thank you to
@repmichlewitz
,
@RonMariano
,
@staterepmike
, and the conference committee for your work and support for the 15th Suffolk.
I think about this often, how in order to get resources like supportive housing or SNAP, others expect abstinence or frugality. It’s always more complicated than that and usually requires us to address other societal issues in tandem
I no longer identify as a person in recovery. I have decided that my participation in abstinence culture, even on a personal level, is stigmatizing and causes harm.
Rent control would be amazing. It would be great to not let the market and profit dictate your ability to have a home. However this is not that. It’s stabilization. It’s seeing the problem and saying here’s a tourniquet not stitches
A huge congrats to our Director of Organizing
@SamvMontano
and
@GarciaJudithMA
for being sworn in today to serve in the MA House of Representatives! We can’t be more proud to see them continue to lead with equity and justice on Beacon Hill.
#mapoli
My favorite part of being under represented in politics is when I get confused for every other non-binary Latino/a/x person in MA.
@BostonGlobe
I even introduced myself as the Rep for JP. Happy Pride to all The POC LGBTQ folks out there. I see you.
#mapoli
#bospoli
🚊 to 🚌 to get to work in Chelsea $2.40. Silver line to airport $2.40. All in all not bad. Orange line running better. We def can create safer pedestrian ways though. It’s a lil scary out there to walk.
@MBTA
#mapoli
I attended public schools from kindergarten through university. My family are LA Unified school teachers and California Teachers Association members, this endorsement is incredibly meaningful. I’m grateful to BTU for their work and faith in me as a candidate.
#mapoli
#bospoli
This is the movement we have built with all of your support! Our grassroots campaign is completely powered by volunteers and supporters like you. Polls are open 7am-8pm and I hope to earn your vote to represent you as the next State Representative of the 15th Suffolk district.
Rob is the guy to make the hard choices and have the hard convos. I am happy to endorse him in this special election for the Suffolk 10th District and I look forward to working with him in the State House 💪
I’m deeply honored to have the endorsement of Rep.
@SamvMontano
in this race. Sam is a progressive champion in our community & the State House. Sam and I share common ideals of fighting housing insecurity, fixing the MBTA, & standing up for equity & justice.
#mapoli
#bospoli
Much love and appreciate to
@juliashiriin
for running this campaign for State Rep. she’s held it down while I worked my full time job and everything in between. You’ve run a great campaign, Julia. Can’t wait to celebrate soon
@MBTA
can’t find an update to the delay. Is it the rain? Anyway, guess I’ll get to the State House when I get there. Currently surrounded by JPers who want to take the train but are hedging bets before tapping to go in. Everyone has taken a picture of the time.
#mapoli
#bospoli
Romeo wants accessible and affordable housing for all. Check out our bill with the
@MSPCAAdvocacy
to allow for folks with pets to find and keep housing in MA
#bospoli
#mapoli
To the first elected official to have my back when she heard a whisper I might run.
@NikaElugardo
has been an amazing mentor and friend through all this. Generous and loving. If you’re in the 2nd Suffolk Senate district vote for Nika.
Stopped by the Margarita Muniz! And bumped into
@SamvMontano
she is will be an amazing Rep for 15th Suffolk! Shout out to JPProgressives too! Don’t let the rain stop you!
Endorsements thread🧵!
I am proud to have a large and diverse coalition of elected officials, labor unions, and progressive orgs supporting our campaign for State Representative.
Read on to learn more about the endorsers supporting Sam Montaño for 15th Suffolk State Rep:
Pictured here: Deep and meaningful community investments in housing. This one shot represents the more than 800 units of affordable housing (in every Boston neighborhood) being supported by this round of funding from the
@CityOfBoston
. Thank you, Congrats, and yay!
On Friday
@SamvMontano
filed 21 bills! Here’s a brief summary and the current house docket numbers. These will change once they’re assigned a committee! If you’re interested in any of these, feel free to reach out and let’s collaborate/advocate!
#mapoli
#boston
I’ve been involved with
@MAYoungDems
&
@GBYoungDems
over the years. As chair of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus and supporting the Latino/a/x caucus. Grateful to have this support and looking forward to working together
#mapoli
#bospoli
“Equity costs money. It takes investment. We have only widened the income gap over the last few years. Now, more than ever we should be bold. There is nothing to lose by trying, but we will lose if we do not.”
#mapoli
#bospoli
@GreenRootsEJ
Sam Montana of
@GreenRootsEJ
talks about making sure that underserved communities get a chance to be at the front of the line with
#cleanenergy
investments.
@CllrKendraLara
proud to share Jamaica Plain with you. The inequities you inherently understand and fight to address are less because of you. The work you did with us incalculable. So glad you decided to do this and thank you for it all. Thank you
.
@SamvMontano
, the featured speaker at
@massalliance
’s fundraiser, highlighting the importance of organizing and diverse cans running for office.
#mapoli
We are 7 days out. This dedicated fund of money for public schools and public transit will be essential to our ability to equitably serve MA.
#bospoli
#mapoli
GreenRoots is voting
#Yeson1
! We're making calls to Spanish-speaking voters from our community to encourage them to vote YES for the future of our public schools and transit system.
Let's bring
@FairShareMA
to the finish line by volunteering ➡️ .
Incredibly moved to have
@SoniaChangDiaz
’s support in our race for State Rep. Suffolk 15 is the Senator’s home. Her resources and help make all the difference in our movement for equity.
#mapoli
#bospoli
Being a State Rep is more than constituent services. It’s legislating and having policy to push. It’s organizing to get the votes/buy in for a better MA. I know
@realroborthman
has what it takes and is surging at the right time to win this race. Vote Rob, May 2nd
#mapoli
We take time today to honor Bashier Kayou for his deep dedication to equity and healing in communities of color and with youth in particular. He has been active in the support and development of so many folks. If you don’t know him read below to learn a bit about his journey.
Thanks
@BayStateBanner
for publishing my op’Ed on the Shattuck redevelopment. I’m committed to the making sure this process is thorough and responsive to all neighbors so we can bring much needed services to those with substance use disorder.
.
@runforsomething
recruits and trains young progressives to run for office. I am proud to have their support in this race and I’m inspired by their commitment to supporting grassroots campaigns.
The more representative our legislatures are the better we can be about addressing inequalities. The proposed revision and guidance to Title IX for
Trans participation in sports needs work. Proud to sign on this letter in support
Today 14 trans & nonbinary legislators expressed our concern to President Biden regarding the proposed Title IX policy change.
Trans people belong in sports. Policies must begin with the presumption of full inclusion & provide a pathway for participation in all levels of sports.
@SoniaChangDiaz
watching you run this campaign with the intensity of truth and conviction is that lump in your throat when you’re seen. We have nothing to lose and all to gain and I’m here with you all the way. My Senator, my candidate for Governor.
#mapoli
Appreciate the rec
@jpprogressives
! Voting members of JPP have the final say in endorsements, so go vote if you can! Ready to organize in da house! The State House.
#mapoli
#bospoli
I am proud to have the support of
@ProgressiveMass
and my local chapter,
@jpprogressives
. Progressive Mass does important work fighting for a more equitable Commonwealth for all, and I'm proud to have been involved with JP Progressives for many years.
This & as a legislator when I talk about housing I’m often not talking about one-offs like homeownership, not cause I’m against it, but b/c I’m here to push a reframing of housing away from a way to build wealth and into a way to stabilize our communities.
💯
And the state has time and time again given preferential treatment to those with investments in the profit-oriented housing system.
For example, redlining was a racist policy that was justified at the time to protect the value of assets and the banks that owned them.
Still one of the best elected officials when it comes to talking about and addressing LGBTQ issues I’ve heard. AG Campbell can answer off the cuff demonstrating a true understanding of our community needs.
NEW:
@MassAGO
announced that she is part of a coalition of a dozen Democratic attorneys general that submitted public comment Monday in support of proposed changes to Title IX that would protect transgender students’ participation in school sports.
#mapoli
To honor those who came before me and correct the record; I’m not the first LGBTQ person of color elected to the MA State House. That would be
@JarrettBarrios
and Cheryl Coakley-Rivera. We are from different Latino nationalities tho and I identify as non-binary.
#mapoli
we are overwhelmed (in a good way) by the support we've received in the last few days! Here's more ways to help out! and stay tuned as we continue to organize and uplift one another 👏👏 (links in bio)