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Cambridge Science Festival 2008

Have you ever wanted to meet a Nobel Laureate and ask him nearly any question that piques your curiosity? Did you know yeast not only makes great Sam Adams beer, but is also being used in the research of cancer and biofuels?  What about neuronal enhancement drugs - do they really make your smarter?  What will you look like as you age?     More

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2008 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

MARCH 2008: Starting her 5th term on the Cambridge City Council, Marjorie Decker has announced that she will chair the Civic Unity and Public Facilities, Arts & Celebrations committees. In addition, Decker serves on the Finance, Ordinance, and Transportation, Traffic & Parking Committees.     More

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Marjorie's Accomplishments

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Worker's Rights

Advocated for Harvard employees who were unable to earn a living wage First woman to be honored by the Greater Boston Labor Council for her tireless efforts on behalf of immigrants and workers Fought for cleaning company workers who were being unfairly…     More

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Seniors

Supported senior property tax relief programs Worked to improve transportation services Worked to improve pedestrian safety near senior buildings Supports universal health care     More

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Arts

Restored critical funds to Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center Worked with Club Passim board to raise resources for 47th anniversary. Hosted luncheon of community, university, business and education leaders to develop new partnerships Hosted luncheon…     More

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Veterans

Life member of VFW, daughter disabled Vietnam vet Honors veterans killed in Iraq by reading aloud names at weekly City Council meetings Convened hearings to address needs of current and returning veterans, creating new partnership between Cambridge Health…     More

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Health and Environment

Worked with Alewife neighbors and DEP to ensure community is protected and from W.R. Grace asbestos pollution Filed a first in the nation asbestos notification ordinance that forces companies to inform residents when asbestos-affected soil is disturbed…     More

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A Voice for Peace and Justice

A strong voice calling attention to the Iraq war and opposing the US invasion. Each week, she reads the names of US soldiers killed in Iraq to honor families who have lost loved ones. Met with Gold Star mother Cindy Sheehan prior to Camp Casey to thank…     More

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Housing

Led Riverside negotiations that resulted in Harvard agreeing to deed to the City open space on the riverfront with close to a million dollars for design and landscape. In addition, Harvard will develop 60 units of affordable housing that will be owned…     More

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Education and Youth Leadership

First grade teacher for Teach For America and Director for Cambridge Youth Center. Working to help Cambridge Community Adult Learning Center find new space.. Led a delegation of 30 CRLS students to the United Nations for educational briefings Invited…     More

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Protecting Our Working Community

Having grown up as the daughter of a nurse’s aide who was a shop steward for her union, Marjorie knows the important role that unions play in our community. When the union was forced out of her…     Readmore

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Worker's Rights

Advocated for Harvard employees who were unable to earn a living wage First woman to be honored by the Greater Boston Labor Council for her tireless efforts on behalf of immigrants and workers Fought…     More

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Across The District

Marjorie Decker is fighting to improve the lives of Cambridge residents all across our great city. From working with our youth, to improve the lives of seniors, to demanding livable wages, and ensuring…     More

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2008 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

MARCH 2008: Starting her 5th term on the Cambridge City Council, Marjorie Decker has announced that she will chair the Civic Unity and Public Facilities, Arts & Celebrations committees. In…     More

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Cambridge Science Festival 2008

Have you ever wanted to meet a Nobel Laureate and ask him nearly any question that piques your curiosity? Did you know yeast not only makes great Sam Adams beer, but is also being used in the research…     More