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Scott Istvan

Somerville City Council - At Large

Top Issues

Housing Affordable housing minimums are a great start, but we need to take bigger swings and make more incentives. Infrastructure / Transportation All transit stops should have seating available - for people who cannot stand for extended periods, or people who need to rest while carrying heavy groceries. Infrastructure / Transportation I believe streets should be safe and oriented around the needs of people and public transportation. Infrastructure / Transportation My dream for Somerville is sidewalks that are wide enough that people using strollers, wheel chairs, shopping carts, etc. Can easily get where they need to go even on trash day.

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