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.
Environmental issues intersect with just about everything. As we have seen throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, those who are more impacted by air quality and climate issues, also have worse health outcomes. We need to address renewable policies and solutions to ensure the long term success of the 12th.
Reduce carbon emissions: Reduce carbon emissions by transitioning our state’s vehicle fleet to electric and retrofitting public buildings.
Expand renewable energy resources: Invest in programs and partnerships that expand our access to renewable energy resources, such as solar power.
Increase recycling and composting: Expanding education and practice around individual recycling and composting practices.
Correcting natural gas leaks: Support fixing and funding programs that fix natural gas leaks that exist across the Commonwealth, emitting constant pollution.