New Mass. and Cass PAC launches with plans to distribute scorecards for council candidates

The "Mass. and Cass PAC" launched in Boston's South End to tackle growing safety concerns as the municipal election nears. This political action committee aims to inform residents about candidates' stances on issues like drug use and public safety. Registered with the state, it plans to distribute scorecards based on candidates' responses to questionnaires about policing and public health interventions. Residents have voiced increasing worries about crime, drug-related issues, and sanitation in the area surrounding the Mass.

and Cass intersection. The PAC's spokesperson noted that many community members lack clarity on officials' positions despite the pressing nature of these issues. The PAC has engaged residents by soliciting grassroots donations to fund its activities. The questionnaire deadline is set for Friday, emphasizing the urgency of the election cycle. The PAC hopes to provide voters with concise information to guide their choices in the upcoming election.