Hi All,
We're deep in the home stretch before the September 1 primary — here's how to get involved with our endorsed State Senate candidate for Suffolk & Middlesex Dan Lander's campaign this week, plus a few things on Beacon Hill worth your attention.
Plus, scroll down for a link to join tonights’ BCYF call about the Jackson-Mann.
legislative update
The Right to Free Expression bill - reining in politically motivated book bans and protecting librarians - passed both houses, and Governor Healey signed it! The final negotiated PROTECT Act also passed both houses, and Governor Healey has signed it. Yay for wins.
lander events
Daniel's House Party — hosted by our neighbor Pilar Ortiz in Brighton tomorrow night (Thursday 8/12). Sign up here and show your support, or hear more about Dan’s vision for the district if you’re still undecided.
Can't make it on short notice? There's also a house party in Watertown next Tuesday, hosted by Theo Offei and Abigail Hammett. Sign up here.
Want to do more? Sign up to volunteer — canvassing, phone banking, and more — or request a yard sign to show your neighbors where you stand.
Also, ICYMI, Dan has been racking up endorsements all over town, including three Watertown city councilors who flipped their endorsement from his opponent, the AFL-CEO, and former State Senator Steve Tolman.
ballot questions
Progressive Mass also put together a full voting guide to this fall's statewide ballot questions — worth a read before you fill out your ballot.
around town
🐾 Brighton Farmers Market — Dog-Friendly Day! Wednesdays, 1:30–6:30pm, Brighton Common (30 Chestnut Hill Ave). Next week's market has a dog-friendly theme — bring your pup!
🏫 BCYF Jackson Mann Site Planning Meeting — TONIGHT Wed, Aug 12, 6–8pm, virtual. The City is sharing survey results and BPS enrollment data on options for the Jackson Mann School/Community Center site. Register here.
☕ Allston-Brighton Liaison Office Hours — Fri, Aug 14, 2–4pm, Honan-Allston Branch Library (300 N Harvard St). Drop by to connect with the Mayor's Office neighborhood liaison, Jennifer Roberts, about any local concerns.
Best,
Allston-Brighton Progressives Steering Committee
That’s it for now.
Keep showing up for your neighbors, calling your elected officials, and taking care of your community. We hope to see you tonight.
In Solidarity,
Allston-Brighton Progressives Steering Committee