For Governor Healey, voter issues vary from training to MBTA

BOSTON – For the primary time in eight years, the nook workplace of the Massachusetts State Home will likely be occupied by somebody new. A special individual, from a distinct political get together, who will virtually definitely lead the state in a distinct route.

For voters, it is a time to contemplate what points are on the high of their lists.

Fernando Albero lives in Revere and is a university pupil within the space. Albero mentioned he makes use of public transportation a minimum of 5 days per week and desires to see the providers supplied by the MBTA enhance.

“So, I wish to see extra accountability for timeliness,” mentioned Albero. “It has been many occasions after I’m ready for trains on the Inexperienced Line, it says five-minute waits and so they simply disappear and by no means present up.”

Kendrick Kidd lives in Boston and mentioned housing prices had been on the high of his record. “Housing is a big factor, so I’d undoubtedly say hire management.” 

Designed to mitigate climbing hire, Kidd mentioned he desires to see Massachusetts take up rental management like New York and California. “It’s hell. It is full hell. I’ve lived in the identical place for 5 years,” mentioned Kidd. “I do not essentially prefer it, however it’s simpler to dwell in the identical place than it’s to attempt to discover a new, extra handy place.”

Shay McIntosh works in training and mentioned funding for public faculties is on the high of the record. McIntosh mentioned they’re involved that pandemic funding is ready to run out and that the state must complement these funds in methods that they had not earlier than.

“I wish to be sure that we proceed to do the issues which might be necessary and assist college students catch up from the pandemic years,” mentioned McIntosh.