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Althea Garrison

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Overview

Current roleState Representative

Political ideologyConservative Independent

Age85 years old (Oct 7, 1940)

GenderFemale

LocationMassachusetts

BackgroundPolitician

EducationNewbury Junior College (associate degree)

Notable personal detailsAlthea Garrison is an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts. She served one term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1993–1995) representing the 5th Suffolk District and later served as an at-large member of the Boston City Council from January 9, 2019 to January 6, 2020 after filling a vacancy. She has also worked in human resources and has run for public office many times in Boston and Massachusetts.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports cutting taxes and opposed a Boston real-estate transfer tax; has signaled preference for lower taxes and reduced fiscal burden in city-level debates. Positions emphasize tax reduction rather than advocating new tax increases or major redistribution policies.

Immigration & Border

The candidate has expressed concern about immigration being "out of control" and is described in local reporting as a conservative voice on city issues, suggesting a preference for stronger enforcement or controls rather than expanded pathways or protections. Public coverage of her positions on immigration is limited and framed in broad, restrictive terms rather than detailed policy proposals.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate opposes abortion and has stated opposition to abortion rights. Public reporting describes her as holding conservative views on reproductive issues, including opposition to abortion and related policies.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate opposes additional gun-control measures and affirms support for the right to bear arms. She links most firearm crime to stolen guns and instead emphasizes more police presence (walking beats) and tougher sentencing to improve public safety.

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