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I was born in Taiwan and came to the States at 12. Middle schooling with zero English was tough, but I survived. I completed high school, college, and obtained a master’s degree in biology all in Southern California. Thereafter, I went through medical school and became a physician taking care both kids with blood disorders/cancer as well as adults in general. Although my academic interest was in health policy, I became interested in politics when I realized I wanted to have more positive impact beyond our hospital walls, and this is where I am today: running for Cambridge City Council to work for you and improve Cambridge with you!
Celebrating this pivotal moment, we hear the clarion call to action. Our policy platform isn’t just a visionary document; it stands as a solemn promise to the people of Cambridge. It’s a resolute commitment, an unshakable dedication to take on our most formidable challenges, all while making racial, economic, and climate justice the bedrock of our endeavors. Together, we’re forging a future where justice and progress reign supreme.
we all know living in Cambridge is expensive and we have a housing crisis. If elected, I will dedicate a major chunk of my efforts in creating more affordable housing, providing more tenant protection, and actively engaging landlords in decision-making processes.
As a physician with additional training in public health and health policy, I think it is likely assumed that I will always make sure Cambridge is healthy and sustainable, and I would say that is absolutely the right assumption. If elected, I would like to expand access to high-quality health care to more people, especially kids, teens, youth, adolescents, young adults, women, older folks, and folks from lower socioeconomic class. In addition, I would dedicate a special portion of efforts to crime prevention and health literacy improvement.
I vow to do everything in my power to minimize and hopefully eliminate exclusionary zoning in Cambridge.
Education was the path for me to achieve my American dream. I believe high-quality education and the resources to complete high-quality education should be available to all, but especially students from lower socioeconomic class.
Reducing carbon footprint will be one of my top priorities if elected. We can and should make Cambridge greener. This is not easy, but with measured and creative planning, we can improve tree canopy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.