Public & Community Safety
Holistic Solutions
keeping our community safe on our streets,
in our schools, in our public spaces & AT HOME.
OUR COMMUNITY IS SAFER
WHEN WE INVEST IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS & OUR YOUTH.
PUSHING PAST REACTIVE TO PROACTIVE:
Real, lasting safety in Boston isn't built on reactive measures, but on proactive investment to eliminate the root causes of violence through community programs & services, workforce development, and education.
Every Boston resident deserves to be safe and feel safe,
in every neighborhood and on every street in our city.
That takes working with our community on the ground, supporting our youth, and ensuring everyone has a safe and stable place to live.
-Councilor At-Large Henry Santana
Community-Driven Solutions
Leading through Partnership
Working directly with residents and organizations, we translate their insights into legislative filings that secure sustainable funding for vital programs.
This means targeted investments in youth mentorship, after-school activities, and other opportunities that foster positive development.
We are equally committed to expanding access to affordable, culturally competent mental health care, aggressively advocating for legislation that increases resources and dismantles barriers to access.
Mass and Cass
immediate, comprehensive, and collaborative action
Through ongoing community meetings and robust collaboration with city officials, colleagues, community organizations, and residents, we are relentlessly re-evaluating strategies and exploring innovative solutions to address the opioid crisis and homelessness.
I am committed to finding humane and effective solutions, working hand-in-hand with all stakeholders to develop and implement them.
Housing & Public Safety
An Indivisible Link
Recognizing the undeniable link between housing and public safety, we are actively forging a stronger connection through legislation that supports homelessness prevention and the expansion of affordable housing.
Stable, affordable housing is the bedrock of individual well-being and community safety, and these legislative efforts are essential to building a more secure city for all.
Strategic Grant investments
Where Action meets results
As Chair of the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice, I prioritize strategic, proactive grant investments.
These funds are laser-focused on proven violence prevention and community resilience initiatives, demanding accountability and measurable results to maximize their impact.
Building Trust
The Foundation of Community Safety
Trust between law enforcement and communities is paramount. We champion community-based policing models that prioritize proactive engagement and mutual respect, and we reinforce these models with legislative efforts that promote transparency and accountability.
Open communication and a shared commitment to resident well-being are non-negotiable, and we actively cultivate these through ongoing community dialogues.
