My name is Justin Tseng. I’m a first-generation Taiwanese American, a proud product of our Medford Public Schools, and your voice on the City Council. Since I was a kid, I have understood that as much as I love Medford, there are serious problems facing us.
I’ve always worked to uplift marginalized voices and make Medford work for everyone. As your City Councilor, I’ve spent my first term collaborating with our community to make our city more affordable, sustainable, and welcoming for all. I’m proud to say Medford has finally made steps toward a brighter future.
I’m running for a second term on the Medford City Council to continue building on the bold, progressive foundation we’ve put in place and to create a future that works for you, me, and our neighbors down the street. Will you join me?
From the recent pandemic and our reckoning with racial justice, to long-term housing and climate crises, these last few years have not been easy at all.
The people of Medford have stood up to meet the challenges of the moment. It’s time we elect candidates who will do that too. We need a government that’s bolder in vision and braver in action.
Medford deserves councilors who recognize that justice isn’t a zero-sum game. I am committed to fighting against systemic, institutional, and interpersonal oppression. As a person of color, I understand just how damaging discrimination in Medford can be. read more
The climate crisis is at our doorsteps, and Medford is particularly vulnerable. In the last two years, we’ve made notable progress to better prepare Medford against the consequences of climate change and to do our part in reducing emissions. Climate and infrastructure go hand in hand. Our roads need repaving and reshaping, and many of our buildings need makeovers. read more
Medford residents work too hard to come home to a city that is underinvesting in its own services. Making sure that all residents have access to efficient city services is at the core of City Hall’s day-to-day mission. It’s time to bring City Hall into the 21st Century. read more
For far too long, Medford residents have seen rents and prices climb without end. As our city finally moves forward, we need to make sure no one is left behind. As a young person who wants to stay in Medford, this is a challenge I know all too well. Whether you’re growing up or growing old, you deserve to have the choice to stay here. read more
With new businesses opening up and the Council passing a historic zoning reform, Medford’s business fortunes are finally on the upswing. Together, we can rebuild our local economy to thrive for all of us. read more
Medford residents deserve transparency in their city government. When it comes to our everyday work or to the challenges of our city budget, you should be able to pull a chair up to the decision-making table and be able to jump into our discussions. read more
Seeing our city fall short on funding our schools sparked my decision to run for City Council in the first place. The future of Medford lies in the hands of our children. In order to provide our children and our city with a bright future, we must invest in our schools. read more
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, public and mental health have become a top priority and challenge. In the last two years, Medford has made tremendous progress in both alleviating the effects of the pandemic and addressing disparate consequences that have arisen from it. In the next few years, my focus will be on building infrastructure that will allow us to tackle any future health emergencies. read more