Frantz Pierre
He/Him
- Election history
- 2nd time running
He/Him
A second-time candidate for City Council, Frantz Pierre is a lifelong Cambridge resident and attended Cambridge Rindge And Latin. Frantz is the only candidate this year running for both council and school committee simultaneously.
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| Cambridge Bicycle Safety | on Sept. 23, 2023 | ||
| A Better Cambridge | on Sept. 15, 2023 |
Housing policy, development, governance questions
Housing policy, development, governance questions
Distribution of funds, non-profits and their position in Cambridge
Distribution of funds, non-profits and their position in Cambridge
They asked candidates to sign a pledge, which starts: "I support rapid implementation of the citywide network of protected bicycle lanes..."
They asked candidates to sign a pledge, which starts: "I support rapid implementation of the citywide network of protected bicycle lanes..."
"questions about the issues that most impact Cambridge’s low-income populations" (available in several languages)
"questions about the issues that most impact Cambridge’s low-income populations" (available in several languages)
The community to me comes first. So what they want they get.
The youngest of 12 siblings in a Haitian American family, Pierre has been involved in Cambridge civics since he was 13, when he served as a junior counselor at the Area 4 Youth Center, a local child care provider.
“I never really valued money. I’ve always valued people,” he said in an interview. “I was always the guy that was at the youth center, still there, four or five hours after it closed, training the kids, educating the kids.”
Pierre said he wants to expand opportunities for Cambridge youth through hands-on programs in schools. He supports financial literacy and trade programs that teach students practical skills that can help them feed their families. He also wants to grow pathways to Harvard and MIT, including by starting programs that teach student leadership and management skills starting in elementary school.
Sept. 26, 2023 — Julian J. GiordanoThe youngest of 12 siblings in a Haitian American family, Pierre has been involved in Cambridge civics since he was 13, when he served as a junior counselor at the Area 4 Youth Center, a local child care provider.
“I never really valued money. I’ve always valued people,” he said in an interview. “I was always the guy that was at the youth center, still there, four or five hours after it closed, training the kids, educating the kids.”
Pierre said he wants to expand opportunities for Cambridge youth through hands-on programs in schools. He supports financial literacy and trade programs that teach students practical skills that can help them feed their families. He also wants to grow pathways to Harvard and MIT, including by starting programs that teach student leadership and management skills starting in elementary school.
Pierre has been engaged in Cambridge civic action from a young age. He has worked at all five youth centers in the city, beginning at age 13 when he served as a junior counselor at the Area 4 Youth Center, a local child care provider. While attending the Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, Pierre was the point guard for the basketball team and taught meditation skills to local elementary school students.
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Pierre, who earned an associate's degree from Hesser College in 2006, currently works as a care coordinator at the Boston Medical Center and as an intensive care coordinator at the Home for Little Wanderers, which provides aid to at-risk children.
Oct. 29, 2021 — Awa D. Jasseh, Paton D. RobertsPierre has been engaged in Cambridge civic action from a young age. He has worked at all five youth centers in the city, beginning at age 13 when he served as a junior counselor at the Area 4 Youth Center, a local child care provider. While attending the Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, Pierre was the point guard for the basketball team and taught meditation skills to local elementary school students.
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Pierre, who earned an associate's degree from Hesser College in 2006, currently works as a care coordinator at the Boston Medical Center and as an intensive care coordinator at the Home for Little Wanderers, which provides aid to at-risk children.
Frantz's goals are to diminish the educational deficits within the community. He knows the importance of creating an equal opportunity for all children to participate, learn and be creative within the Cambridge school system. As a father of three, Frantz recognizes the need for a safe and healthy learning environment, where children are encouraged to contribute and excel.
Oct. 21, 2021 — Community ContentFrantz's goals are to diminish the educational deficits within the community. He knows the importance of creating an equal opportunity for all children to participate, learn and be creative within the Cambridge school system. As a father of three, Frantz recognizes the need for a safe and healthy learning environment, where children are encouraged to contribute and excel.
First-time candidate Frantz Pierre discussed the importance of supporting Cambridge’s youth to succeed in the arts.
“I think it's time that we get the kids in Cambridge a true chance to succeed,” he said.
Oct. 20, 2021 — Sarah Girma and Jennifer L. PowleyFirst-time candidate Frantz Pierre discussed the importance of supporting Cambridge’s youth to succeed in the arts.
“I think it's time that we get the kids in Cambridge a true chance to succeed,” he said.
Noting the “tense” climate surrounding law enforcement in the United States, Gebru also asked candidates about their approaches to public safety in Cambridge.
Frantz Pierre, another City Council candidate, said the City should better integrate police officers into local neighborhoods to improve trust.
“It brings a bad taste in certain communities when police only show up when things are going wrong,” Pierre said. “If the person that’s getting called on is uncomfortable, and the police showing up is uncomfortable, then it’s going to be a disaster.”
Oct. 10, 2021 — Isabella B. ChoNoting the “tense” climate surrounding law enforcement in the United States, Gebru also asked candidates about their approaches to public safety in Cambridge.
Frantz Pierre, another City Council candidate, said the City should better integrate police officers into local neighborhoods to improve trust.
“It brings a bad taste in certain communities when police only show up when things are going wrong,” Pierre said. “If the person that’s getting called on is uncomfortable, and the police showing up is uncomfortable, then it’s going to be a disaster.”