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About Justin

Integrity, Reform, Progress

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?

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CONTRIBUTE

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The Ideas to Move Medford Forward

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. 

SOCIAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE

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

CLIMATE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND TRANSPORTATION

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

IMPROVING CITY SERVICES

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

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

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

REVITALIZING OUR ECONOMY

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

TRANSPARENT GOVERNANCE

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

STRENGTHENING OUR SCHOOLS

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

PUBLIC AND MENTAL HEALTH

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

"We've been making strides forward making sure Medford works for us all.

Now, it's time to turn these moments of progress into momentum for the future."

- Justin Tseng
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Endorsements

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"Councilor Tseng is incredibly dedicated to his role. He approaches each situation or issue with thoughtfulness and an open mind and works hard to make sure everyone feels welcome in the council chambers and in sharing their voice."

- City Council President Nicole Morell
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"Justin works in a team-based manner, trying to advance logical, progressive solutions to the problems we face here today in Medford. He brings a new perspective to the Council as our first Asian-American city councilor and is a champion for issues that need to be championed."

- City Council Vice President Zac Bears
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"I am happy to support Justin to represent the next generation of Medford leaders. He is a responsive and engaged young man who prioritizes Medford students and families!"

-School Committee Member Mea Mustone
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“Councilor Tseng shows up in the community and has shown himself to be a proactive, cooperative leader who listens to his constituents and a local, results-oriented partner to my climate work.”

-Medford State Representative Sean Garballey
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"Justin deeply enriches our work in the Council Chambers. Residents can count on Justin to ask the smart questions that ground our conversations in useful data and metrics; to consistently elevate underrepresented voices and perspectives; and to bring a thoughtfulness and empathy that makes this forum a much more approachable one for residents. I couldn't ask for a better, kinder or more committed partner in this work."

-City Councilor Kit Collins
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“Justin brings a level of intellect that will serve to strengthen the diversity and future of our city.”

- School Commitee Member Melanie McLaughlin
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"Justin is approachable, astute, and extremely committed to issues of equity and justice.”

- Medford Teacher Liz Daneu
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"Thank you Justin for stepping in with your heart, your soul, your leadership, and the support you’ve given to others along the way. He is kind, yet unwaveringly committed to justice. He is everywhere, connecting and communicating in ways that we can hear what’s happening.”

- Community Leader Wendy Miller Olapade
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Our Revolution Medford

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The Greater Boston Labor Council

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The Environmental Action League of Massachusetts Action Fund

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The Sierra Club

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The Young Democrats of Massachusetts

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Contact
The Committee to Elect Justin Tseng
(781) 866-2572
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