Standing up to a male colleague that’s being disrespectful= ❌ Male colleagues blocking a female member from speaking when she has the floor= ✅ Male colleagues speaking out of order and off topic= ✅ Female colleagues trying to open their mouths=❌ Being a woman in #mapoli

Something about the male brain and unconscious biases where male colleagues instantly interpret female colleagues speaking as annoying, too much, or simply tune out. We shouldn’t have to be rushed. We deserve the same opportunity to express ourselves. #HappyWomensMonth #mapoli

Tonight my proposal for Paid Family Medical Leave for municipal employees co-sponsored by Councilor Smith was voted down. Guess who voted in favor? The women! #mapoli #WomensMonth2022

📣 Exciting News! zayda ortiz has been named an UnBossed Leader & will be recognized for her organizing work to create inclusive spaces for youth of color to thrive. Join Julia Mejia, Nika Elugardo, @JennMeakem & Stephanie Martins Sun., 3/20 at 4PM. tamigouveia.us/unbossedtixtw

“If we cannot do great things, we can do small things in a great way.” - Melnea Cass #masspoli

Councilors Take No Action on Resolution Condemning Racism everettindependent.com/2022/03/30/cou…

“It has taken 232 years and 115 prior appointments for a Black woman to be selected to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. But we’ve made it.” -#JudgeKetanjiBrownJackson

The State of MA really needs to stop using automatic translations for their notices and invest in real humans. People that speak the languages can tell when materials are google translated. Please and thank you. #mapoli

Panel Time! Three trailblazing young elected officials here at #YDMACON2022 with Stephanie Martins Roberto Jiménez-Rivera (robertoj.bsky.social) Paz For Waltham

A solid commitment from state officials for a new train station is imperative, as is a traffic mitigation plan to address the congestion along Rt 99 and the Sullivan Sq rotary + more. “whatever we’re bringing to the city must be done right.” bostonglobe.com/2022/08/21/bus…

Paid Family Medical Leave for municipal employees received a unanimous vote at last night’s council meeting in Everett!✊🏻 #MApoli

The Animal Testing Ban ordinance was also enrolled last night with the support of the majority of my Council colleagues thanks to the advocacy of multiple residents who emailed and spoke at the Council meeting! PETA MSPCA Advocacy MSPCA-Angell #Mapoli

Vote YES on four! #mapoli

HUGE MILESTONE: Massachusetts city says NO to animal labs! 🎉   This compassionate action will pave the way for other localities to keep cruel experiments out of their communities.   Congrats to Stephanie Martins, Everett city council, & its residents 👏

Councillors vote 8-2 to ban animal testing; Marchese and Smith vote against advocatenews.net/everett/news/c… “I work for the people, not big corporations.” PETA #AnimalTestingBan MSPCA Advocacy Katy Rogers

Mass. Municipal Assn conference 2023🎉 Great to be back in person to see my incredible colleagues! I am incredibly lucky to serve the City of Marlborough in my second term. #massmuni23 Congrats to our new AG @AndreaForAG and new State Auditor Diana DiZoglio - fellow Emerge Massachusetts alum!

And just like that, the Legislative Affairs Committee of the Everett City Council has zero diverse voices but no one cares as the “fight against racism” is highly selective, opportunistic, and politicized around here. #mapoli

I was honored to host Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley in Everett and welcome Everett/Chelsea electeds and Everett community leaders into my home! Thank you Ayanna, for your fearless advocacy and commitment to the ppl of the 7th. Happy birthday!🎂 #mapoli

What if every one of the many small developments/conversions happening all across the city could add an affordable unit? Let’s keep the people of Everett in Everett! Please write to the Legislative Affairs Committee in support of a favorable recommendation for this item! #mapoli

“Nothing about us without us”. Massachusetts Climate Action Network Massachusetts Sierra Club #mapoli