Brandy Fluker Oakley, Esq. is State Representative for the 12th Suffolk District serving parts of Dorchester, Hyde Park, Mattapan, and Milton. As a first-term legislator, Brandy serves on the following committees: Transportation, The Judiciary, Community Development & Small Business, and Racial Equity, Civil Rights & Inclusion. She proudly serves on the Women’s Caucus executive board as a Representative for the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus.
As a former public defender, I have a deep understanding of our judicial system and know the systemic inequities that exist within it. I am committed to providing strong reform that helps uplift all residents in the 12th Suffolk.
Create a new standing committee: I will look to support the creation of a House committee specifically focused on racial equity and combating discrimination.
Anti-racist legislation: Introduce legislation that would make false, race-based accusations to law enforcement a hate crime.
Require police body cameras: Implement immediate and universal use of body cameras for the Boston Police Department and Massachusetts State Police.
Demilitarize police: By compelling Massachusetts to withdraw from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 1033 Program;
Support 10-point plan: Endorse and work to implement the 10-point policing reform plan proposed by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, City Councilor Andrea Campbell, and the Massachusetts Black & Latino Caucus.