Josh Kraft | Democrat For Mayor Josh Kraft on Policy
I have spent my life working in the communities of Boston. I love this city, but I have serious concerns about its future and many issues need attention. Lack of access to housing that regular people can afford, which is forcing many people to leave the city. Boston Public Schools that are failing our kids and families. Poorly planned bike and bus lanes that are changing our neighborhood streets and creating gridlock all across the city. The humanitarian crisis and public safety concerns at Mass and Cass need to be addressed. And we have an administration that is out of touch, unresponsive and unreachable to the residents of Boston. My policy plans will address these concerns with actionable and achievable solutions.
Housing Access & Affordability Plan
Josh’s multi-dimensional housing plan, focused on both access to and affordability of housing – will turbocharge production by providing incentives to get shovels in the ground, offer meaningful relief for renters, and create new construction jobs. “On the number one challenge facing our residents—access to housing that regular people can afford—production under Mayor Wu has ground to a halt,” said Josh Kraft. “Having so many permitted projects continue to sit on the shelf generates no new housing, no new jobs, and no new tax revenue. My plan will change that.”
Mass & Cass Plan
The humanitarian crisis at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Blvd, also known as “Mass and Cass,” centers around individuals experiencing addiction, serious mental health issues and housing insecurity – and in many cases, a combination of these factors. It is also a public safety crisis, with rampant drug dealing, theft and violent crime that seriously harms people who are suffering, as well as residents and businesses in the surrounding neighborhood. Josh’s plan to finally address the longstanding problems at Mass & Cass centers on three areas: a recovery-first approach to supporting those suffering from addiction; dealing with crime and threats to public safety; and providing individualized support for housing and other services.