ALT Statement in Opposition to Question 5 Restaurants are the backbone of our city's economy and the gathering places that give our neighborhoods their unique character. As the City Councilor for District 8—which covers important business districts and streets including Newbury St, Boylston St, Charles St, Causeway St, Lansdowne St, restaurant row in Fenway, Brigham Circle, Kenmore Sq, and countless small businesses—it's my duty to elevate the voices of restaurant workers. They've shared their concerns about how this initiative could jeopardize their livelihoods. I stand in solidarity with bartenders and servers in opposing Question 5. Although I advocate for a living wage for all workers, this ballot measure doesn't align with the needs or nuance of the restaurant industry. The details matter. I urge my constituents to vote NO on Question 5.