Earlier this year, I launched a campaign to become Somerville’s next mayor. I entered that race because I deeply believe our city needs bold, practical leadership — someone willing to tackle tough problems and deliver meaningful results. That belief hasn’t changed, but along the way, something became clear: the place where I can have the greatest and most immediate impact is right here, in my own neighborhood, Ward 5.

Ward 5 is more than where I live — it’s the community my partner James and I chose to call home, the place where we’re building our family, and the neighborhood that first inspired me to step up and serve. My decision to run for City Council is driven by a simple idea: meaningful change starts where we live — right here, right now.