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Ed Shoemaker

@EdwynShoemaker

@RankedChoiceBos #RankedChoiceVoting #BosPoli

 Boston, MA
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Joined January 2012
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Move the primaries to spring. Open primaries. Ranked choice voting.
CommonWealth Beacon (@CWBeacon) profile pictureCommonWealth Beacon@CWBeaconMay 29
Despite its claims to be the bastion of a well-engaged democracy, Massachusetts has for years hosted the least competitive state elections in the nation, a trend that will continue with nearly 60 percent of House and Senate races uncontested this fall.
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Congrats to Michelle Wu for beating Josh Kraft 72 to 23 and winning every ward and neighborhood! Glad to see her absolutely crush him in every South End precinct despite his gross attempt to capitalize on Mass & Cass, for which he offered nothing. #bospoli
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FairVote@fairvote16 Jun 2025
What do elected officials, business leaders, and artists across the political spectrum have in common? They know it’s time to improve our elections with #RankedChoiceVoting.
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First they unlawfully detain our neighbors. Then they send ICE to deport & rip apart families. Now they're using the National Guard to crack down on peaceful protesters. This is authoritarianism.
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Candidates for municipal office must file nomination papers with signatures by Tuesday, May 20 at 5 p.m. at the Election Department office in Room 241 of City Hall. For more info, visit boston.gov/elections
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Former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn with @RankedChoiceBos’s @EdwynShoemaker at the #StPatricksDay Parade!
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Boston #StPatricksDay parade! #VoteLikeTheIrish #RankedChoiceVoting
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The #RankedChoiceVoting proposal for Boston has voters considering and ranking up to 4 candidates -- the same # that they have been voting for at large for decades. Would @MassFiscal's @pauldiegocraney pls explain how this is magically more challenging? wgbh.org/news/politics/2025-…
Boston braces to consider ranked choice voting in local elections

Boston braces to consider ranked choice voting in local elections

City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune is leading the charge for an electoral change.

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Cops walked by her on fire. People watched and refused to intervene. Of all the things I have witnessed in my life, this is by far one of the most horrifying things I have seen. Not because it was graphic, but because it was "no big deal" to everyone watching and filming it.
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I was glad that my lateness in testifying for the City Hall hearing about early voting today gave me the ability to push back against comments that Councilor Ed Flynn made attacking Same Day Registration and Ranked Choice Voting. #bospoli
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Will Mantell@WillMantell4 Dec 2024
91% of Portland voters said they understood how to fill out their #RankedChoiceVoting ballot. At least 89% across each of the city's 4 districts, and at least 82% across all racial groups.
Portland City Auditor (@CityAuditorPDX) profile picturePortland City Auditor
@CityAuditorPDX3 Dec 2024
Our recently commissioned exit poll: encouraging numbers of Portlanders understood, had awareness of their ranked choice ballot. Further education/analysis needed to ensure all Portlanders feel confident voting. Read more here: portland.gov/auditor/electio…

Exit Poll - Portland voters were well informed on ranked-choice voting

City Auditor's Office Commissioned Exit Poll: A majority of Portland voters were well informed on ranked-choice voting, improvement needed in outreach to District 1 and with people of color

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There are too many credible resources of authentic Black American history for any American to be uninformed about it. "I have no interest in throwing more Black genius at this question."- @CaseyGerald
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Good morning! Time to go vote YES on 1 ☀️ Let’s shine a light in the halls of power on Beacon Hill! @AuditTheMALeg #mapoli
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One year after the ordinance sweep at Mass and Cass, residents say they feel unsafe as homelessness has become more visible in other parts of the city. People experiencing homelessness say the ongoing crackdown has made it harder to survive. wgbh.org/news/local/2024-10-… @GBHNews
Boston's homeless say public safety crackdown at Mass. and Cass puts them in danger

Boston's homeless say public safety crackdown at Mass. and Cass puts them in danger

Residents in surrounding neighborhoods say they feel unsafe.

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Last day to register to vote in Mass? TODAY!
Ruthzee Louijeune (@Ruthzee) profile pictureRuthzee Louijeune@Ruthzee26 Oct 2024
MASSACHUSETTS: Today is the LAST day to register to vote! You can do so in 3 ways: 🗳️ In-Person at Boston City Hall, Room 241 by 5:00 pm
 🗳️ Online by 11:59 pm (requires a Mass ID or Driver’s license) 
 🗳️ By mail postmarked by October 26 You can check your voter registration status, and review your sample ballot and ballot questions on the State’s website: sec.state.ma.us/voterregistr…
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Have you heard? Early voting is underway in Massachusetts!
 I dropped off my mail-in ballot at Boston City Hall - find out your options and make a plan to vote early: voteinma.com
AG Campbell standing next to a ballot drop box.

ALT AG Campbell standing next to a ballot drop box.

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Proud to stand with @RankedChoiceBos and their efforts to make our elections more democratic #rankedchoicevote #rankedchoiceboston #bospoli #mapoli
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With modern election technology, the tabulation process for #RankedChoiceVoting can happen instantly with the click of a button. Most delays in results reporting are due to waiting on ballots to be delivered to election workers. Learn more about RCV at fairvoteillinois.org! – at Chicago, IL
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Hey #Boston! Please join us in wishing Councilor FitzGerald a very Happy Birthday! 🥳
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🚨 Upcoming Hearings 🚨 My office has sponsored and co-sponsored a series of upcoming hearings addressing critical issues for Boston residents, including affordable housing, democracy building, city services, and education. 🏘️🗳️📚 Be sure to join the conversation. Your voice is essential in shaping a stronger, more equitable Boston.
POLICY HEARINGS From the Office of Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune AFFORDABLE HOUSING EDUCATION DEMOCRACY - BUILDING CITY SERVICES

ALT POLICY HEARINGS From the Office of Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune AFFORDABLE HOUSING EDUCATION DEMOCRACY - BUILDING CITY SERVICES

SPOSORED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RUTHZEE LOUISEUNE COSPONSORED BY COUNCILORS HENRY SANTANA AND BEN WEBER AFFORDABLE HOUSING Order for a hearing to utilize former school and municipal buildings as affordable housing. Monday, September 30, 10am. In-person, Ianella Chamber City Hall 5th Floor. A hearing will be held to talk about turning empty or underused city buildings, like schools and libraries, into affordable housing. This is part of the city's effort to tackle the housing crisis. The hearing will invite community groups and housing developers to share ideas on how to make these changes in a sustainable and efficient way.

ALT SPOSORED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RUTHZEE LOUISEUNE COSPONSORED BY COUNCILORS HENRY SANTANA AND BEN WEBER AFFORDABLE HOUSING Order for a hearing to utilize former school and municipal buildings as affordable housing. Monday, September 30, 10am. In-person, Ianella Chamber City Hall 5th Floor. A hearing will be held to talk about turning empty or underused city buildings, like schools and libraries, into affordable housing. This is part of the city's effort to tackle the housing crisis. The hearing will invite community groups and housing developers to share ideas on how to make these changes in a sustainable and efficient way.

SPONSORED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RUTHZEE LOUIJEUNE COSPONSORED BY COUNCILORS GABRIELLA COLETTA AND TANIA FERNANDES-ANDERSON EDUCATION A HEARING TO ADDRESS THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS WITH A FOCUS ON GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Thursday October 3, 2pm. In-person, Ianella Chamber City Hall 5th Floor. A hearing will be held by the Boston City Council to look at how Boston Public Schools supports school counselors. The focus will be on the important role counselors play in helping students with mental health, student mental and behavioral health, and pathways to college and careers.

ALT SPONSORED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RUTHZEE LOUIJEUNE COSPONSORED BY COUNCILORS GABRIELLA COLETTA AND TANIA FERNANDES-ANDERSON EDUCATION A HEARING TO ADDRESS THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS WITH A FOCUS ON GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Thursday October 3, 2pm. In-person, Ianella Chamber City Hall 5th Floor. A hearing will be held by the Boston City Council to look at how Boston Public Schools supports school counselors. The focus will be on the important role counselors play in helping students with mental health, student mental and behavioral health, and pathways to college and careers.

SPONSORED COUNCILOR ENRIQUE PEPÉN COSPONSORED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RUTHZEE LOUTJEUNE CITY SERVICES A hearing to implement community safe rat birth control to protect Boston families, pets, and wildlife. Monday, October 7, 10am. In-person, Ianella Chamber City Hall 5th Floor. A hearing will be held to discuss using safe rat birth control as an alternative to protect children, pets, and wildlife. Other cities have seen some success with this method, and this hearing will explore steps we can take to bring it to Boston, ensuring residents live with dignity and in healthier communities.

ALT SPONSORED COUNCILOR ENRIQUE PEPÉN COSPONSORED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RUTHZEE LOUTJEUNE CITY SERVICES A hearing to implement community safe rat birth control to protect Boston families, pets, and wildlife. Monday, October 7, 10am. In-person, Ianella Chamber City Hall 5th Floor. A hearing will be held to discuss using safe rat birth control as an alternative to protect children, pets, and wildlife. Other cities have seen some success with this method, and this hearing will explore steps we can take to bring it to Boston, ensuring residents live with dignity and in healthier communities.

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