It’s been a very busy couple of weeks as Cambridge enjoys the final weeks of summer. I’ve been very lucky to be able to attend a number of fantastic community events as I continued my work on the City Council to ensure that Cambridge is welcoming to all.
Wonderful turnout last night at the @HarvardDems @camcitco Candidates Forum – great to see students engaging in the community! pic.twitter.com/TmpPz6fXOg
— Tim Toomey (@TimToomey1) September 13, 2017
I attended a City Council candidates forum hosted by the Harvard Dems – a group of undergraduates who are invested in the political process. I shared with them my own story of a Harvard mentor I met as a child and encouraged them to remain engaged with the community around them.
Excited to be a part of @JustAStartCorp‘s ribbon cutting in front of 273 renovated units of affordable housing at the Rindge Towers! #CambMa pic.twitter.com/FvaMs16B7R
— Tim Toomey (@TimToomey1) September 14, 2017
I was also pleased to attend the re-opening of the Rindge Towers. Affordable housing is a key issue facing Cambridge and 273 units of affordable housing back on the market is a great achievement!
Thank you @cctvcambridge for hosting their Back Lot Barbecue last night and all that they do for the #CambMA community! ️ pic.twitter.com/763axwayVz
— Tim Toomey (@TimToomey1) September 15, 2017
I’ve been a frequent fixture at CCTV these days – they are doing a great service for the community by providing many opportunities for City Council candidates to speak directly to the citizens. Their Back Lot Barbecue was a lot of fun – a fantastic turnout!
I spoke this morning with Cambridge Carpenters Local 40 about the importance of protecting workers from wage theft and the value of unions pic.twitter.com/97aKv10hHP
— Tim Toomey (@TimToomey1) September 21, 2017
Protecting Cambridge’s working class is another key goal of mine. I was grateful for the opportunity to stand by Local 40, along with other elected officials (Mayor Denise Simmons, Vice Mayor Marc McGovern, and State Representative Marjorie Decker), as they fought for wage protections.
I’ve also enjoyed being able to attend community events such as the celebration for the 150th year of the St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish…
Congratulations to St. Mary of the Annunciation on 150 years in Cambridge! Thank you for your strong presence in our community⛪️⛪️⛪️ #CambMA pic.twitter.com/7IpRmmX93E
— Tim Toomey (@TimToomey1) September 23, 2017
…and the MIT Community Block Party:
Great turnout this morning at the MIT Community Block Party! pic.twitter.com/ZldOxZPV3G
— Tim Toomey (@TimToomey1) September 23, 2017
Finally, I’ve been going door to door, talking to voters, sharing my ideas, and hearing concerns from the community.
I’ll be doing this a lot over the next six weeks, trying to connect with as many members of the Cambridge community as I can.
The election is on November 7th – I hope I can count on your #1 vote. Get in touch at any time, by e-mailing me (timtoomey@aol.com), calling my district office at 617-491-1846, or my stopping by my district office at 550 Cambridge Street.