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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 22h

My pleasure. Whether it’s a fire devastating small businesses on Pleasant Street or a gas station proposal threatening to displace beloved businesses on Hope Avenue, I’ll show up.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 22h

“You have restored my faith in politicians. You went above and beyond for us and I will never forget that”, he said to me.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 22h

I agree. I stopped by Giovanni’s recently to check on him. The business is thriving and a new barbershop has moved in the small plaza.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 22h

Eventually neighbors were successful at thwarting this proposed development that would have displaced businesses, polluted the area, and caused major traffic congestion. Gas stations are not what neighbors want.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 22h

When a proposed development to displace Giovanni’s & the small businesses near it to place a gas station was announced, I convened a meeting with the developer, property owner and the neighborhood so neighbors could ask questions & express concerns.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 22h

Giovani’s Italian Bakery & Deli is one of the most beloved small businesses in the Hope Avenue neighborhood.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 1d

Omg. Omg. Omg. I confess!!! I am antifa - my Albanian grandfather fought Italian occupiers AND I am also part of the “homeless network”. Busted.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

It was soo good to see you both!! Let’s go!!

Sue Coghlin Mailman - Worcester School Committee @suemailman.bsky.social · 3d

Out here this chilly am. Cambridge and Southbridegs st. Who’s one of the first beeps! Councilor Haxhiaj! Go Etel! 🗳️

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

I’m out there talking to voters, he’s out there trolling my house. Weird. Say, you gonna show to any forums or you’re a bit scared to debate me inside the ring of ideas. 😁🥊😉

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

Ah yes. I’m sure these are the same folks that if their family member fell into homelessness would 1000% send them to a “poor farm” to be “cured”.

They don’t think of themselves as ever experiencing homelessness in their lives, therefore a poor farm is definitely acceptable for other people.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

That we have an aspiring public servant spill out things like this on a public stage followed by claps, is very concerning.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

I would’ve liked to ask: can homeless women & children in our shelters apply to this “poor farm”?

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

Oh, well, it shouldn’t be that hard. Once they told me I should put homeless people in containers and ship them to Florida. This is the literal garbage project 25 lists as solutions in their homelessness section.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

Smh.

Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

Still super gross. I don’t even know why you’d bring that up in the context of a question that asks about solutions to homelessness.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

Seriously?? People clapped for this crap?

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

Unacceptable for anyone aspiring for office. Gross.

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye) @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social · 3d

This is so gross. 🤮