@RepJonHecht

MA State Representative from the 29th Middlesex District, representing Watertown, West and North Cambridge.

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Joined September 2011
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Experiencing housing instability due to COVID-19? There are financial resources available in Cambridge and Watertown that can help. Camb: cambridgema.gov/covid19/hous… Wtown: bit.ly/wtownhousing
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How does #RankedChoiceVoting work exactly? Would it create too much confusion for voters, or would strengthen our democracy? Check out these resources on RCV and decide for yourself this #Election2020: bit.ly/2Y9e3bJ.
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Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay - Make sure you're registered to vote in MA: sec.state.ma.us/ovr/ Need to register in another state? Click here: bit.ly/register4_2020 #VoteReady
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NOTE: Deadline to apply for Watertown is Sept. 24. No deadline for Cambridge.
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Today (8/22) is the last day you can register to vote in the primary election. Register here: sec.state.ma.us/ovr/
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If you'd like to return your vote-by-mail ballot in person instead of mailing it, you have options. Locations for Cambridge/Watertown voters:
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There are drop boxes in Cambridge outside 51 Inman St and in Watertown on Thaxter St between the library and Town Hall. You can also hand deliver your ballot to a polling location during voting hours.
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Tonight the House passed the #2050Roadmap in a vote of 142-17 –our priority to address the climate crisis. Originally filed by Caucus member @JoanMeschino, this bill lays out a comprehensive & bold plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Here’s how we’ll get there: /1 #MApoli
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Tonight the MA House took an important vote to pass climate legislation, and I was proud to vote yes.
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The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program for self-employed & gig workers is now accepting applications in MA. Information and application here: mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-pa…

Department of Unemployment Assistance

The Department of Unemployment Assistance supports Massachusetts workers through challenging times and helps employers navigate the unemployment insurance system.

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Thanks to all who attended our event last night. It was wonderful to see members of the community come together for an engaging discussion related to immigration. Special thanks to @DAMarianRyan @WatertownPD @goodwinlaw @WatertownPubLib
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan@DAMarianRyan20 Feb 2020
Immigration is an important topic to explore and discuss with the members of our community. I’m pleased to be participating in this conversation with Chief Michael Lawn @WatertownPD, @RepJonHecht and David Zimmer from @goodwinlaw at the @WatertownPubLib.
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I'm co-hosting an event tomorrow night at the Watertown Library with @DAMarianRyan and Police Chief Lawn. I hope you can join us.
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Replying to @ProgressiveMass @joeboncore @EricLesser @WBrownsberger @Sen_Chandler @CindyFriedmanMA @DianaDiZoglio
And thank you to the representatives who voted the #WorkandFamilyMobilityAct out of committee! @adrianmadaro @SabadosaMA @StateRepJoe @RepJonHecht @BlaisForMA @RepDanDonahue @RepPeterCapano @RepDanRyan #mapoli
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"We believe that the greater part of new transportation-related revenue should be collected through corporate taxes" - @MAProgCaucus co-chairs @reptricia & @RepJackLewis. We agree! And we're glad legislators are talking about #CorporateFairShare bostonglobe.com/2020/01/27/m… #mapoli

‘I’ve never participated in a meeting like that’: Inside the House’s great transportation debate -...

As Massachusetts House leaders shape the details of a long-awaited transportation financing bill, they have spent weeks systematically meeting behind closed doors with the caucuses and delegations...

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My upcoming office hours are listed below and also posted on my website: jonhecht.com/office-hours/. As always, if you're not able to make these times, feel free to call my office at (617) 722-2140 to arrange another time to meet.
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I was proud to stand today with many of my colleagues in support of the Safe Communities Act (H.3573/S.1401). Thank you to all who testified.
MA Progressive Caucus@MAProgCaucus24 Jan 2020
Today, the House Progressive Caucus was proud to stand & testify in support of the #SafeCommunitiesAct filed by Caucus members @RepRuthBalser, @RepLizMiranda, & Senator @JamieEldridgeMA. As one of our 3 legislative priorities, we firmly stand on the side of immigrants. #mapoli
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On 1/29, Watertown hosts a public forum on the Community Preservation Act and opportunities for investment in affordable housing, outdoor recreation, open space preservation, and historic preservation in the community. RSVP here: watertowncpa_jan29.eventbrit…
Join a discussion of the Watertown Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan on Mon., Jan. 27th from 6:30-8:30pm. Additional details below.
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My upcoming office hours are listed below and also posted on my website: jonhecht.com/office-hours/ . As always, if you're not able to make these times, feel free to call my office to arrange another time to meet.
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