Marjorie Marjorie's skills as a mediator and negotiator have served to resolve in a number of conflicts over development, usage and a prioritizing of city resources. One of her most important contributions on the City Council was the lead role she played in supporting the Riverside neighborhood's negotiation with Harvard University over the old "Mahoney's Nursery" site on Memorial Drive. Working with residents to empower them with information and leverage-resulted in a more appropriate scale development, affordable housing and acquired river front open space-developed by the neighbourhood, deeded to the city and paid for by the University. This is just one of many examples where Marjorie's willingness to spend endless hours, listening to residents needs and concerns, negotiating with the city or third parties has resulted in stronger healthier neighborhoods.
Marjorie was the first woman to be honored by the Greater Boston Labor Council for her advocacy on behalf of immigrants and workers. She was the youngest woman to be inducted to the Boston YWCA's prestigious Academy of Women Achievers for her work on affordable housing and advocacy for her work on racial and economic justice. Prior to running for City Council, Marjorie served on the board of the Cambridge Anti-Poverty Agency (CEOC) and as a member of the Cambridge Peace Commission.
