Jonathan Link

{"skills":"The achievements I’m most proud of have been collective ones, working shoulder to shoulder with neighbors. I’ve joined with parents, educators, and community members to press the city for stronger support and funding for our schools. I’ve worked with the Somerville Community Land Trust to expand permanently affordable housing so more people can put down roots here. And I’ve stood alongside residents in advocating for safer streets and more inclusive public spaces, always focused on making Somerville a city where everyone can stay and thrive.","achievements":"I helped advocate for traffic calming on some of our busiest streets, where people have long asked for safer crossings and bike lanes. I’ve been active in the fight for fully funding our schools, showing up and organizing to keep the needs of students, families, and teachers at the center of city decisions. And through my work with the Somerville Community Land Trust, I’ve helped advance permanently affordable housing—an achievement that strengthens our community now and for future generations.","responsibility":"I haven’t served on the Council before, but I’ve taken on responsibilities that mirror what an At-Large Councilor is expected to do. I’ve shown up regularly at City Council and committee meetings, spoken out on housing and safe streets, and worked with neighbors to push for solutions. I volunteer with the Somerville Community Land Trust, where I help expand permanently affordable housing, and I’ve been active in advocating for school funding, traffic calming, and tenant protections. These experiences have trained me to analyze policy, bring people together, and follow through—exactly the work an At-Large Councilor is elected to do."}

A dense and walkable city like Somerville has the potential to be a national leader in urban sustainability, and I will work hard to make that vision a reality.

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