Kit Collins for Medford City Council
Kit Collins for Medford City Council
Building a more welcoming, safe, and resilient city for all those who call Medford home.
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For as long as I’ve lived in Medford, I’ve felt safe, welcome, and at home. I'm running for re-election to City Council to continue fighting for policies that will ensure that everyone who lives here can feel the same way.
From a housing un-affordability crisis, to chronically underfunded public schools and public infrastructure, to grappling with our goals on climate change mitigation and resiliency – we must start addressing Medford's issues with the level of urgency that they require.
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​I’m seeking a second term so I can continue to advance bold, ambitious goals for Medford to uplift and protect its residents – both right now, and for future generations.
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My Background
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I'm a professional illustrator and muralist, renter, cyclist, runner, enthusiastic yet mediocre home cook, volunteer, and a proud resident of South Medford. I was raised in upstate New York, and I graduated from Tufts with honors in 2015 with a degree in Peace & Justice Studies.
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I believe I add needed perspectives to our City Council. I'm a renter, and with over 40% of Medford residents renting their homes, I strongly believe in having more tenants in office. In my day job as a creative professional, I rely on out-of-the-box problem-solving, effective communication, and responsiveness; I try to apply these skills to my work with my fellow Councilors, City staff, and constituents.