Tonia Hicks
She/Her
- Election history
- 1st time running
She/Her
Tonia Hicks grew up in North Carolina, and is a proud graduate of North Carolina Central University. She is a current board member of the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association.
Housing policy questions
Housing policy questions
According to voters, affordable housing is the number one most important issue in Cambridge today. If elected, I will take steps to make sure that the public is aware of decisions being made about affordable housing developments and drive increased participation by the voters in our city. I would also support changing the rules of appointment to city committees, such as the BZA, so that the City Council has greater say in who is on those committees.
There's a quote that says when you're not not at the table, you're on the menu. And quite frankly, I'm tired of being on the menu.
"For me, what progressive means is that I’m going to lead with integrity," Hicks said. "I'm also going to keep people first. I don’t care how technologically savvy we become. Nothing matters if your brother, your sister, or your neighbor is hurting. People should always be first."
Hicks said she hopes to make an impact on the Cambridge housing crisis by providing housing stability through statewide rent control and affordable housing on public land.
"If people don’t have stable housing and they don’t have food, nothing else really matters because you can’t function without those two," she said.
Oct. 28, 2021 — Elias J. Schisgall, Sadiq K. Soofi"For me, what progressive means is that I’m going to lead with integrity," Hicks said. "I'm also going to keep people first. I don’t care how technologically savvy we become. Nothing matters if your brother, your sister, or your neighbor is hurting. People should always be first."
Hicks said she hopes to make an impact on the Cambridge housing crisis by providing housing stability through statewide rent control and affordable housing on public land.
"If people don’t have stable housing and they don’t have food, nothing else really matters because you can’t function without those two," she said.
Candidates Tonia D. Hicks, Nicola A. Williams, and Robert Eckstut argued public lands should be converted to affordable housing units.
“Cambridge has an excess, so public funds should be used and public land should be used to build housing for everyone,” Hicks said.
Sept. 27, 2021 — Jennifer L. PowleyCandidates Tonia D. Hicks, Nicola A. Williams, and Robert Eckstut argued public lands should be converted to affordable housing units.
“Cambridge has an excess, so public funds should be used and public land should be used to build housing for everyone,” Hicks said.