Lydia Edwards
@LydiaMEdwards
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Senator for the Third Suffolk District. Former Boston City Councilor for District One. Fighting for housing justice, worker rights, & a healthy environment.
East Boston, MA
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Thank you to all of our supporters who made tonight’s victory in East Boston, Charlestown, and the North End possible. I couldn’t have done this without you.
#bospoli
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Good evening this is the district city councilor from East Boston. Don't worry
@BernieSanders
I have a PLAN FOR THAT!
#bospoli
#mapoli
We need affordable housing for all instead of more gentrifying luxury developments for the few. I stand with the longtime residents of East Boston fighting displacement from the communities they have spent generations building.
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No one deserves to be abused or threatened, no matter who they are or where they come from. To those choked by air pollution, struggling to afford housing, abused workers & immigrants who CAN'T send a letter demanding their abuse simply stop, stick w/ Ed. He'll fight for us.
Joe Kennedy campaign manager Nick Clemons sent a letter to Ed Markey campaign manager John Walsh “requesting a personal and public statement” from Markey “instructing his followers to immediately end the attacks on Joe’s supporters [and] the threats to Joe and his family’s life.”
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You know me, you know my track record, and you know I'm ready to get to work on day one for all of us. We're up against a fight but I'm not worried because you're in it with me. It's going to take everything we've got until Dec. 14th. Let's get it done:
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My latest in
@bostonherald
: I am Ed.
"We all are...the immigrants, those of us that are striving to honor our parents’ sacrifices...That
@EdMarkey
, the son of a milkman, 'made it' to be a U.S. senator is the American dream."
#bospoli
#mapoli
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.
@AyannaPressley
is the great destroyer of glass ceilings. By exposing her pain, she has lifted up the voices of so many survivors.
AP, go on and soar, you have inspired so many. You've inspired us.
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After much consideration and consultation with my friends and family and with all due respect to m I have decided I too am running
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A half marathon!
#gotcha
#laughalittle
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Today the Supreme Court ended Affirmative Action at colleges and universities. On Tuesday, I testified on my bill to end legacy preferences in college admissions. Affirmative action was often used as a scape goat when legacy preference was the real problem. (1/2)
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VOTE VOTE VOTE! 🗳 Polls are open until 8PM! If you have a ballot and you’re in Boston, you can drop it off directly at City Hall OR if you can’t do that go vote at your polling place. Don’t know where to go to? Go to the website:
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I am so grateful to the people of the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex. To everyone who supported me, to everyone who has ever supported me (looking at you, Charlestown), no border and no boundary will ever stop me fighting for you.
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Today in
@BOSCityCouncil
we passed
@MayorWu
’s
#transferfee
implementing a 2% tax on sales of $2 million or more in the
@CityOfBoston
#transferfee
would generate tens of millions for housing affordability. I can’t wait to get this done in the
#senate
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To be a city councilor you need to:
✅Be a registered voter
✅Live in the district
✅Collect enough signatures to get on the ballot
Things that don't matter:
❌Your credit
❌How much money you make
❌Whether or not your landlord has filed to evict you
#solidarity
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We did it in MA. Time for a nat'l
#DomesticWorkersBillofRights
.
TY
@AyannaPressley
,
@RepJayapal
,
@SenKamalaHarris
,
@aijenpoo
. I am so proud of all the nannies, cleaners & caretakers who are essential to our economy & society, who are leading the charge for equality.
#mapoli
Proud to be an original cosponsor of the National Domestic
#Workers
Bill of Rights led by
@RepJayapal
&
@SenKamalaHarris
, building upon the leadership of
@LydiaMEdwards
, Rep Moran, Sen Petruccelli, & countless activists who paved the way for domestic worker rights.
#MA7
#mapoli
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I'm
#StickingWithEd
!
@EdMarkey
opposes the East Boston substation and knows that opposition isn’t enough. He has a plan to build a green infrastructure that meets our needs as a community. We need him to fight for the Green New Deal!
#bospoli
#mapoli
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Time to say goodbye.
It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve the residents of Charlestown, North End, and East Boston in the
@BOSCityCouncil
. I will not soon forget the lessons learned & memories made as I continue to serve in the
@MA_Senate
.
#bospoli
#mapoli
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I'm proud of
@wutrain
's leadership and stand with her. She's making the best decision to keep Boston safe. 💜
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🚨 80% of positive COVID-19 cases in Boston were in people 20-59 years of age. These next two weeks are critical. Do NOT socialize in person. Wash your hands. Stay at home. Binge watch a show. Bake some yummy goods. Our healthcare/frontline workers need our help.
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.
@AyannaPressley
opened doors for people like me. She’s a pioneer who shattered glass ceilings & literally changed the face of our government. I was proud to serve with her before her election to Congress & hope that we can continue that partnership in the legislature.
#mapoli
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In light of the
#COVID19
public health emergency, I am urging
@MassGovernor
and Chief Justice Sullivan to issue a moratorium on eviction proceedings.
#bospoli
#mapoli
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Build the Red Blue Connector <3
You live in Cambridge. You're dating someone who lives downtown, also on the Red Line. They want to move to East Boston. Is the relationship doomed? Taking all commuter advice.
@LoveLettersBlog
@MBTA
@OrangeLineProbs
@Red_Line_Alerts
@taydolven
@MayorWu
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Today
@BOSCityCouncil
:
✅Banned credit checks from the hiring process
✅Ensured gender equity on city forms
✅Brought transparency & accountability to police dept.
✅Gave preference to city kids in police hiring
✅ Restricted use of tear gas & rubber bullets
#bospoli
#mapoli
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2.23 miles. Walked and Ran and Thought and Prayed. It’s so painful so enraging and so depressing.
#IRunWithMaud
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I have lost and won a race.
You lose your mind, your money and so much sleep.
But thank you to every single candidate that had the gumption to try.
We are a stronger democracy when every day people decide that they too, belong in politics.
#beproud
#specialclub
#mapoli
#bospoli
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Happy Election Day! Starting the morning off here at East Boston High School with my mother! Polls are open until 8 PM. Make a plan:
#mapoli
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I'm honored to receive Sen.
@EdMarkey
’s endorsement, a national leader in climate justice. Thank you
@wutrain
,
@adrianmadaro
,
@NikaElugardo
,
@ErinforBoston1
, Sean O’Brien, Suzanne Leonard,
@32BJSEIU
,
@1199mass
,
@Teamsters25
,
@EnviroLeagueMA
, &
@GreenRootsEJ
. 17 days left!
#mapoli
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During tomorrow's
@BOSCityCouncil
mtg, I'm calling for a hearing to discuss rising housing costs in Boston to explore the influence of foreign speculation, flipped properties & condo conversions. We need long-term solutions for affordability in our neighborhoods
#BOSpoli
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My name is Lydia Edwards and I'm running to be your next state senator.
I cannot do this alone and it's going to take everything we've got. On Dec. 14th, with your help, it will be all of us going to the State House. Join our coalition today at
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Ready to serve. Grateful to my foremothers (they do happen to number four!)
story:
@ErinTiernan
#bospoli
#mapoli
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No, this is a legislative body working hard to get a budget done.
Doesn't the state's fiscal year also start July 1? Maybe you should worry more about getting your own budget done than about what's happening in the council.
#bospoli
#mapoli
This is a reckless game of political football between mayoral candidates. The biggest loser? Boston.
Leadership is about bringing folks together to get hard things done — not creating chaos and uncertainty. Now let's pass a budget.
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You owe
@andreaforboston
an apology. This is nasty, personal, unprofessional and irrelevant to the conversation. Try to stay on topic.
#Solidarity
#BlackWomen
#SistersInService
#DontComeForHer
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On Friday the US House of Representatives passed the Federal
#CrownAct
.
Thanks to Rep.
@AyannaPressley
for your steadfast leadership.
#bospoli
#mapoli
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You know what is unfair? Using environmental justice communities like highways while hourly wage workers are stuck in traffic or struggling to find cash to pay hiked MBTA fares.
#mapoli
Baker: Using toll pricing to address congestion is "unfair" to people who can least afford it.
#mapoli
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I've watched
@wutrain
fight for domestic workers, seniors, immigrants, and families struggling to pay rent in gentrifying neighborhoods. I'm proud to stand with her in this fight and help make her innovative, hopeful, excited vision for the future a reality.
#bospoli
#mapoli
From protecting workers’ rights, to keeping people in their homes—I know when I’m in the fight with
@LydiaMEdwards
, we’re building a powerful coalition to get it done.
So proud to have your support. 💜
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Grateful for the work & support of
@BAA
, staff, volunteers, and first responders who made the
@bostonmarathon
happen this year.
See you next year👋!
#Boston126
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The
@BOSCityCouncil
just approved my proposal to expand parental leave for City employees.
Thank you to
@wutrain
&
@AnnissaForBos
for co-sponsoring this docket with me and to my former Chief of Staff
@gcole__
for her advocacy and work on this issue!
#bospoli
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The UN climate report is extremely alarming. Today I joined
@wutrain
to talk about the bold action we need to take now. We need to divest city resources from fossil fuels, offer transportation benefits pre-tax and get our largest buildings to be carbon neutral.
#GreenNewDealNow
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👏👏👏
@GlobeOpinion
says it:
@domesticworkers
deserve labor protections!
#mapoli
#DomesticWorkersBillofRights
@RepPressley
@RepJayapal
@KamalaHarris
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⏲️ Woke up ready to make some history.
At 12
@BOSCityCouncil
will vote to amend city's charter to give residents direct impact on how tax 💰 are spent and on historic fair housing zoning amendment.
Thank you to the countless advocates that made both possible.
#bospoli
#mapoli
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Happy Pride! The city has raised the Unity flag which includes black and brown stripes and the colors of the Trans Pride Flag. We remember Pride's roots as an uprising against police brutality committed against the LGBT+ community, especially Black trans women. 🏳️🌈
#LoveIsLove
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We are likely only days away from
@Kim_Janey
becoming the mayor of Boston. I get emotional thinking about a brown skinned girl who was bussed stepping into that role. Her story is a reflection of a Boston that doesn't often get seen.
#bospoli
#mapoli
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At the last
@BOSCityCouncil
meeting of the year we just approved the ordinance I filed to ensure that our custodial and security staff continue to receive a fair wage. Thank you
@32BJSEIU
for your advocacy on behalf of these workers!
#bospoli
#mapoli
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Today's commitment by
@BostonPlans
to add fair housing into our zoning is a historic victory for Boston. We will be the first city in the country with equity in our zoning code. I look forward to this officially becoming part of our zoning in the next few months!
#bospoli
#mapoli
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Honored to run the 126th
@bostonmarathon
.
Today, long hours of training finally come to fruition. Good luck to everyone running; I’ll see you on the other side of 26.2!
#Boston126
There’s still time to help fund scholarships for working parents:
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The climate crisis requires us to take immediate steps toward a cleaner future. The
@BOSCityCouncil
just approved the proposal I filed w/
@MattOMalley
&
@wutrain
to divest city funds from fossil fuels! I'm grateful for their partnership on this important issue.
#bospoli
#mapoli
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Asking predominantly lower income workers who rely on transit to finance an engine of our economy is not a solution. Public transit, public good.
#bospoli
#mapoli
Ridership is not the problem
#mapoli
. Heavy reliance on fare revenue for operating expenses is the real problem. Don’t let Beacon Hill off the hook: this needs to be fixed as an urgent priority.
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You haven't seen brutalism until you see me roll my eyes
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Good morning! Today is Election Day! 🗳This is a friendly reminder to get out there and exercise your civic duty to vote. I'm on the ballot for re-election as Boston City Councilor representing district one and I'm humbly asking for your consideration as you head to the polls.
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It's official.
Desk is clean
Took down the sign
Laughed more than cried.
I now join the line of Former District 1 City Councilors.
Thank you East Boston, Charlestown and the North End for giving me the opportunity to serve.
#bospoli
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Thank you!!
GRAZIE
Obrigado
Gracias
Hsie`hsie !!
Heart is full. Thank you District 1.
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ICYMI: Yesterday, I was proud to stand with so many of my current and, hopefully, future colleagues at the State House, including Mayor
@wutrain
, Chairman
@RepMichlewitz
, Reps.
@adrianmadaro
and
@jaylivingstone
, and Councilors
@KenzieBok
and
@EdforBoston
.
#mapoli
#bospoli
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ICYMI: I'm
#StickingWithEd
!
@EdMarkey
opposes the East Boston substation and knows that opposition isn’t enough. He has a plan to build a green infrastructure that meets our needs as a community. We need him to fight for the Green New Deal!
#bospoli
#mapoli
Councilor
@LydiaMEdwards
is a climate action leader in Boston who ensures that justice is at the core of every policy she fights for. I am honored to have earned her support and look forward to our continued partnership.
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Although we were victorious in the December 14th Primary, we are not done yet! We are just one week away from the General Election on January 11th. Don't forget to vote! Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM for in-person voting. Find your polling place here:
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Great to join Congresswoman
@AyannaPressley
,
@EnviroLeagueMA
, and activists from
@GreenRootsEJ
in beautiful Piers Park to talk about the importance of environmental justice.
#bospoli
#mapoli
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ICYMI:
@massauditor
will be launching an impact analysis of Uber/Lyft. How much do their business practices cost taxpayers?
During the pandemic Uber/Lyft spent $0 on their employees’ unemployment while taxpayers bailed them out & protected their workers.
#mapoli
#bospoli
1/2
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Names are one of the most personal parts of everyone's identity. It's unacceptable for anyone to mock names. That's especially true for those of us in positions of power. Michael Loconto must resign.
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Thank you
@wutrain
and
@juliaforboston
for partnering on proposal that would create new first response agency. We should be able to call trained professionals when someone has overdosed or a family member is having a mental health crisis.
#bospoli
#mapoli
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We are in a housing crisis. Residents are suffering in one of the biggest economic booms in our city's history. I'm filing a proposal with
@Kim_Janey
to tackle speculation and generate millions to build more affordable housing.
#bospoli
#mapoli
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I love seeing the immediate impact of laws we wrote and passed!
Prepaid return envelopes for ballots!
Thank you
@MattOMalley
&
@EdforBoston
for co-sponsoring w/ me, our
@BOSCityCouncil
colleagues for passing, and
@BostonElections
for quick implementation!
#bospoli
#mapoli
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I'm honored to be included among
the list of
@bostonmagazine
150 most influential Bostonians. A huge thank you to my staff, my Senate colleagues, my district & supporters. I'm so excited for our future as we continue to change the game & grow.
#bostonmagazine
#bospoli
#mapoli
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Always love celebrating the North End traditions like the Madonna Della Cava Halloween Parade, especially when I get to be here with
@wutrain
and
@RepMichlewitz
!
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Thank you, Congresswoman
@AyannaPressley
! We were so honored to have you join us to kick off this canvass and get out the vote!
#mapoli
Incredible canvass kickoff for
@LydiaMEdwards
in Cambridgeport this afternoon with Congresswomen
@AyannaPressley
. Let’s Get Out The Vote in
#CambMA
!
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Yesterday, I picked up the nomination papers for my re-election campaign! We need 300 certified signatures to get on the ballot and I need your help!
Meet me this Saturday to get some papers and let's get these signatures! See the schedule below. (1/2)
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We don't want to look back 20 years from now and say, "With all the wealth that Boston was generating, we did not take the opportunity to really help make the city more equitable,"
@simonfrios
#bospoli
#mapoli
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