Natalie Breen: A New, Young Voice for Medford's City Council

Lifelong Medford resident and disability advocate, 26-year old Natalie Breen, is running for City Council

When asked what inspired her to run, Natalie reflected on growing up on Lincoln Road and her love of Medford. “All of my best memories happened here in Medford whether I was playing at Dugger, attending Camp Six Acres, hiking the Fells, or volunteering with my Girl Scout troop. I feel indebted to what Medford has provided me – lifelong friends, an amazing education within the public school system and a true sense of Mustang Pride. This is my opportunity to serve my neighbors across the City with much needed new ideas and energy!

If elected, areas she will focus on are responsible, intentional development and a charter review.

“Medford is in transition, people want to be here and the increase in real estate values reflect that. This is great for many, but presents a problem to the next generation who want to continue to live in Medford, for our seniors struggling to afford ever increasing taxes on their homes, or those who want to relocate and enjoy all this great City has to offer. Right now, there appears to be no proactive plan in place for responsible growth. We need to gather community input to guide responsible commercial and residential development to achieve the Medford we want and can continue to be proud of.”

Reviewing Medford’s charter is something Natalie feels strongly about. “Our charter was last reviewed in 1986. Any document that was last reviewed before I was born is overdue for a fresh perspective. We need the citizens of Medford to come together and discuss things such as possible term limits, participatory budgeting, or ward representation.”

In her job as an account manager at Cummings Properties and as an appointed member of Medford’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities since 2013, Natalie relies on her collaboration and communication skills to solve problems. She believes these skills, her love for the City, and her hard work ethic will translate into being a successful councilor that will speak on behalf of the residents and deliver results. “A constant soundbite I hear is the desire for more transparency and accessibility to the City’s government. If elected, I will fight for my neighbors and my community. This is our Medford and now is the time for change.”

Natalie would be happy to talk at natalie.e.breen@gmail.com