About our advocacy

Melrose Voters for Street Safety is an informal working group of more than a dozen Melrosians of all ages who are working to raise awareness about city officials’ role in creating streets that are safe for all users.

Our 2025 candidate survey provides information about how each candidate in the municipal election approaches street safety issues.

Candidate responses

Dionysios Kaskarelis

At-Large
Elizabeth Kowal

At-Large
Jason Chen

At-Large
Maya Jamaleddine

At-Large
Ryan Williams

At-Large
Manjula Karamcheti

Ward 1

This candidate has not yet provided a response.
John Obremski

Ward 2

This candidate has not yet provided a response.
Christopher Park

Ward 3
Robb Stewart

Ward 3
Brad Freeman

Ward 4
Philip Gindi

Ward 4
Ward Hamilton

Ward 4

This candidate has not yet provided a response.
Kim Vandiver

Ward 5
Cal Finocchiaro

Ward 6

This candidate has not yet provided a response.
Alex Rodriguez

Ward 7
Devin Romanul

Ward 7

More resources

Melrose Pedestrian & Bicyclist Committee
Vision Zero Network
WalkMassachusetts
MassBike
MAPC
Families For Safe Streets
Massachusetts Office on Disability
National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
Streetsblog Mass