MEET YOUR COUNCILOR

COMMITTEES

Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, Dedications Steering Committee, Legislative Matters, Municipal Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund, Public Health and Public Safety (Vice Chair), Public Utilities and Public Works (Chair), Traffic and Parking (Vice Chair)

HERE TO SERVE WARD 4

COMPASSIONATE

Growing up in Somerville, Jesse watched many of his classmates struggle with addiction. Jesse knows the importance of good public schools and strong youth programs to provide a positive outlet for Somerville’s youth.  Jesse co-founded Somerville Overcoming Addiction (SOA), leading the fight against the opiate crisis, helping affected families, advocating for treatment programs, and lobbying for first responders to carry Narcan, which has saved hundreds of lives.  

INDEPENDENT

Jesse is an independent voice working for the people of Ward 4, not special interests.

COMMUNITY LEADER

Jesse is out in front in the fight to keep developers accountable to the community, supporting adhering to the city’s 20% affordable housing rule & providing community benefits agreements. Jesse proudly served as member of the board of the Ryan Harrington Foundation, which provides funding for youth services and treatment programs.

CONSTITUENT SERVICES & ACCOUNTABILITY

Jesse believes that a Coucilor should be accountable to all constituents and respond promptly to the everyday issues that are of concern.  Good communication is crucial so that residents know about important community meetings that affect them and let people know what is happening in the Ward. Jesse is committed to keeping residents informed and responding to their needs.

AFFORDABILITY

Rising rents and housing prices are forcing many to leave Somerville. Jesse is committed to preserving Somerville’s economic diversity to keep our community strong, including, ensuring that developers include 20% or more affordable units. Jesse has been an outspoken leader on keeping developers accountable, supporting affordable housing and the right for workers to organize and earn a living wage. Jesse successfully led the effort to pass the first Wage Theft ordinance in Massachusetts.

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

Jesse believes that the key to a healthy population is plenty of space for recreation and play. Winter Hill has no centralized community square and Jesse is committed to maximizing all opportunities for creating open spaces to build a strong and connected community. Air and sound pollution and increased asthma rates make the absence of barriers for I-93 near the Mystic Apartments critical. Jesse will continue to advocate for barriers along I-93 and increased tree plantings in other high-traffic areas.