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Peter Hsu

He/Him

Currently
Attending Physician at Beth Israel and Instructor at Harvard Medical School
Election history
1st time running

More about Peter Hsu

Peter Hsu moved to Cambridge in 2020 to practice medicine at BIDMC and teach at Harvard Medical School. In 2022, he decided that one of the best ways use his Masters of Public health and his passion for health policy, would be through political office.

Incumbent
No
Age
41 years, 5 months
Born in Taiwan in 1983
Voting
Reg. July 20, 2021
History No record

Where Peter Lives

Address
Owns at 70 Gore Street, Unit 2
Valued at approx. $780,000
Last sold Nov. 27, 2020 for $785,000

Peter on Housing

Proposal Supported?
AHO #3
10% Budget for Housing
NCD Reform

I do support capping rent increases and I am saying this as a landlord. I think 10% is reasonable as long as other “risks” remain stable.

Peter on Other Issues

Endorsements for Peter

Organization Cambridge? Union? View
Cambridge Bicycle Safety on Sept. 23, 2023

Q&A

Interviews with Peter

Cambridge Bike Safety Pledge 2023

They asked candidates to sign a pledge, which starts: "I support rapid implementation of the citywide network of protected bicycle lanes..."

Cambridge Bike Safety Pledge 2023

They asked candidates to sign a pledge, which starts: "I support rapid implementation of the citywide network of protected bicycle lanes..."

ABC Candidate Questionnaire 2023

Housing policy, development, governance questions

ABC Candidate Questionnaire 2023

Housing policy, development, governance questions

Quotes by or about Peter

Press

Articles about or by Peter

The Harvard Crimson Physician Peter Hsu Prescribes Affordable Housing, Education Equity in Cambridge Council Run

In 2020, Hsu moved to Cambridge after getting a job at Boston Children’s Hospital. He is currently a medical instructor at Harvard Medical School and an attending physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — making him one of four Harvard affiliates in the race.

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In addition, Hsu strongly advocates for safe bike lanes as someone who bikes “at least five miles every day.” He signed the Cambridge Bicycle Safety pledge — committing to supporting the Cycling Safety Ordinance and implementing protected bike lanes — after initially hesitating.

Oct. 23, 2023 — Jina H. Choe
The Harvard Crimson Physician Peter Hsu Prescribes Affordable Housing, Education Equity in Cambridge Council Run

In 2020, Hsu moved to Cambridge after getting a job at Boston Children’s Hospital. He is currently a medical instructor at Harvard Medical School and an attending physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — making him one of four Harvard affiliates in the race.

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In addition, Hsu strongly advocates for safe bike lanes as someone who bikes “at least five miles every day.” He signed the Cambridge Bicycle Safety pledge — committing to supporting the Cycling Safety Ordinance and implementing protected bike lanes — after initially hesitating.

Oct. 23, 2023 — Jina H. Choe

Campaign finance

How much Peter has raised and spent

$92
Current balance
$0
Balance at the start of 2023
$5,050
Raised in 2023
$2500.00 from self included
$4,958
Spent in 2023