Candidate for Massachusetts House of Representatives - 12th Middlesex District in 2024 Massachusetts General Election.
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Get StartedTransitioning off gas. Learn more
As your State Representative, a high priority for me will be legislation to get us off gas and onto clean energy. One example is State Senator Cynthia Creem’s Future of Clean Heat bill, which lowers barriers for gas companies to install clean renewable thermal energy. There will not be one silver bullet, but I will be a leader to make sure we get there and meet our state’s 2050 net zero mandate. Learn more
Reducing Emissions from Buildings and Transportation. Learn more
Health care is a human right. Learn more
Increase incentives for doctors, physicians assistants, and nurses to go into primary care. The money spent on preventative care would not only allow for earlier detection of illnesses, thus saving lives, but would also result in less spending on more expensive specialty care later on. Prohibit private equity ownership of hospitals and medical groups. The Steward debacle never would have happened if we had taken this step years ago. Let’s do it now and prevent the next Steward. Learn more
For mental health services, invest in promising initiatives such as community behavioral health centers, or CBHCs. CBHCs were introduced in 2023, and there are now 26 across the state providing urgent care for mental health needs that aren’t quite a crisis, routine ongoing care, and voluntary overnight care. Learn more
Support for community hospitals and community health centers in communities with few healthcare resources. Care that is accessible and close to home is important for access and equity. Learn more
Support for better pay for healthcare workers such as medical assistants, nursing assistants, lab techs, etc. – the often underappreciated but vital roles who help keep our healthcare system going. Learn more
I support all creative approaches to reducing the barrier to home ownership and affordable housing. Learn more
I will be a leading voice for investing in the MBTA so our residents have true alternatives to vehicle travel. Learn more
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