Roving camera 10-31-19: Why do you think it’s important to vote in the Nov. 5 City Council election?
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It’s always important to vote your
choice. If you don’t vote, you don’t
count. — Sydney Janey, Educator/Graphic Artist, Roxbury
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I’m not super-happy with things in
the city including housing and climate-
readiness. I think Marty Walsh
is pushing for luxury housing development.
I’m excited to elect people
who will push back. — Cindy Lu, Artist, Jamaica Plain
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We’re dealing with so much politically
at the national level. We need to
have some local successes we can
point to. — Robert Torres, Community Benefits, Jamaica Plain
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We have such exciting candidates.
It’s so important to for people to
feel connected to government so
they can hold their representatives
accountable. — Nika Elugardo, State Representative, Jamaica Plain
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These are the elected officials who
are closest to your issues and closest
to solving them every day. They’re
the most impactful people in our
lives. — Russell Holmes, State Representative, Mattapan
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It’s a game changer. This year, we
have the opportunity to elect the
most progressive, most diverse council
in Boston’s history. — Kim Janey, City Councilor, Roxbury