Press Archives | Representative Nika Elugardo

Mayor Wu’s Press Conference

Press, Uncategorized / By Andrew Tsou / January 20, 2022 January 25, 2022

On Thursday, January 20th Nika joined Mayor Michelle Wu, Councilor Kenzie Bok, Councilor Kendra Lara, tenant activists, and community organizations in front of Mildred Hailey Apartments to witness the signing of a new executive order. With this order, Mayor Wu committed $50 million in funding for capital improvements for the apartment complex in Jamaica Plain. …

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Nika for LGBTQ+ Communities and for All

Press, Updates / By electnika_4n1zmm / August 28, 2018 August 28, 2018

Nika Elugardo is a justice warrior, a leader who builds bridges and connects unlikely advocates. What makes her unique is the intersection of faith, policy, politics, and system change that she brings to everything she does.

Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Endorses First-Time Candidates Across Massachusetts

1 Comment / Press, Updates / By electnika_4n1zmm / July 12, 2018 July 18, 2018

The Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Political Action Committee announced its final round of endorsements for women seeking political office across MA.

An Idealistic Challenger Takes on a Pragmatic Incumbent in J.P./Mission Hill District

Press / By electnika_4n1zmm / June 13, 2018 June 21, 2018

Elugardo says she decided to challenge Sánchez because she is frustrated with the slow pace of progressive change in Massachusetts and the apparent unwillingness of legislators to pass measures such as the Safe Communities Act to counter the Trump administration agenda.

Q. and A. with Nika Elugardo

Press / By electnika_4n1zmm / June 9, 2018 June 12, 2018

Nika Elugardo is an attorney, a former aide to local state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, and a former director of a nonprofit that provides financial education and other resources to those wanting to achieve financial stability and build wealth.

The Round Table Interview

Press / By electnika_4n1zmm / June 3, 2018 June 21, 2018

Check out the live video from Nika’s interview with MAMLEO

Democrats Face Push from Left

Press / By electnika_4n1zmm / May 16, 2018 June 12, 2018

That state Rep. Angelo Scaccia has challengers is not a surprise. The conservative-leaning Hyde Park Democrat was first elected in 1973 and represents a district with a voting population that has shifted from majority Italian American to majority people of color

Elugardo Kicks off Campaign for State Representative

Press / By electnika_4n1zmm / April 5, 2018 April 26, 2018

Running on a progressive platform, the candidate emphasizes her social justice work. “Our district will never again have to lobby our representatives to do what is right for this community and fight for our interests,” said Nika Elugardo at her campaign kick-off party last week

Over 200 supporters join Nika Elugardo at JP campaign kickoff for state representative

Press / By electnika_4n1zmm / March 30, 2018 April 26, 2018

Longtime community advocate Nika Elugardo kicked off her campaign for state representative Thursday night, vowing to “unabashedly champion progressive justice legislation” on Beacon Hill.

Jamaica Plain News Calls Nika a ‘Formidable Challenger’ to incumbent

Press / By electnika_4n1zmm / March 27, 2018 April 26, 2018

“Nika is a hugely talented and effective advocate and has devoted her career to justice, opportunity, and making Boston stronger,” says State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz.