Candidate for Massachusetts House of Representatives - 15th Middlesex District in 2018 Massachusetts 2018 Primary Election.
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Get StartedSafe, unimpeded access to abortion and birth control. Learn more
Support the Safe Communities Act, #MeToo, and #BlackLivesMatter. Opportunity and fairness for people regardless of age, ability, color, race, ethnicity, religion or creed, ancestry or national origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, or sexual orientation, socio-economic status, including veterans, and homeless youth. Learn more
Repeal mandatory minimums. Reduce spending on prisons by reducing sentences and shifting resources to crime prevention programs, substance and mental health treatment, education, vocational education, job training and re-entry programs, and meaningful initiatives to reduce recidivism. Learn more
Treat opioid & heroin epidemics as public health crises. Learn more
Increased opportunities for small business and entrepreneurs, while advancing workers’ rights. Invest in 100% renewable green industry. The best economic driver is to invest in education for our children, especially for early education and care and for those considered high risk. Strong community prosperity includes affordable housing and a robust transportation system. No support for non-competes. Learn more
Green jobs for the economy and for all the ways we live, build, and move. Paid Family and Medical Leave. $15 minimum wage, including tipped workers. The right to organize and collectively bargain for wages and benefits. Learn more
Keep the cap on charter schools. Fair, adequate funding. Update Chapter 70 funding formula so that it is reflective of actual costs for students needing special education, English language education, and for the economically disadvantaged, including an increased percentage for students needing special education in Career/Vocational Technical Education. Ultimately, recalculate the Foundation Budget Formula. Reduced testing. Debt-free Higher Education. Learn more
Climate science is real and we need action to rapidly address climate change. Keep fossil fuels in the ground. Modernize the grid. Accelerate renewables and quickly transition to 100% renewable energy, investing in wind, solar and other renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels. Responsible policy to protect and sustain our environment and natural resources. Net Zero carbon emissions. Learn more
Support for enacting laws and policies for animal protection. Legislation to protect animals and opposing bills that cause or increase animal suffering. Opposing state programs that cause or fund the exploitation of animals. Supporting policies and funding levels for state programs to protect animals. Learn more
Government transparency. Support for implementation of a robust public financing plan for politics at every level. Clean elections. Same-day voter registration. Automatic voter registration. Mail-in voting. Ranked Choice Voting. Voting is a right. Voter registration should be made as easy as possible. Polls should be safe and accessible. Registration and voting processes should be quick and efficient. No eligible resident should be denied access to the polls. Learn more
No guns for teachers in classrooms. Raise the minimum age for purchase of a handgun to 21 years. Ban assault weapons. Ban high-capacity magazines. Restrict Internet gun sales, including kits that can be used to make/modify guns. Close loopholes on background checks.
o guns for teachers in classrooms. Raise the minimum age for purchase of a handgun to 21 years. Ban assault weapons. Ban high-capacity magazines. Restrict Internet gun sales, including kits that can be used to make/modify guns. Close loopholes on background checks. Learn more
High-quality physical & mental healthcare as a basic right. Full, comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive healthcare and women’s cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. Publicly administered single-payer option that reduces costs. Expanded dental care. Learn more
Resources for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. More affordable housing for everyone in our community. Address the need for more low and moderate income and affordable housing across the Commonwealth. Policies that support all residents, especially the homeless and those who cannot afford to rent or buy suitable housing. Learn more
The true source of our greatness is in the diversity of our people. Immigrants and refugees are integral parts of our community, social fabric, and economy. I support the Safe Communities Act: we should uphold constitutional protections for all residents and we shouldn’t allow state resources to be co-opted by federal enforcement. I encourage the creation of higher education opportunities for undocumented youth and programs for immigrants and naturalized citizens to become engaged in civic life.
assachusetts must welcome all immigrants and refugees, who are integral parts of our community, social fabric, and economy. Learn more
Address the MBTA maintenance backlog (over $7 billion). Increase investment for 21st Century standards upgrades for roads, bridges, ports, airports, rail, transit, bike paths, and walkways. Transportation investments should promote the creation of housing and employment opportunities, as they reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve natural and cultural landscapes. Learn more
Expand broadband to rural areas. The concept of a free, open, and accessible Internet where content isn’t controlled through “fast” and “slow” lanes. Businesses big and small, individuals, and families use the internet everyday for education, commerce, and information. It is critical that the Internet remain free and open. Ensure that our privacy is protected and keeps up with ever-changing technology. Support the Social Media Privacy Act (H.158). Learn more
Address critical issues, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other health issues related to exposure to toxins; mental health and suicide risk; Military Sexual Trauma; employment discrimination, and delays in receiving services and benefits. Fight to eliminate homelessness among our veteran population and invest in programs to create affordable housing options for veterans in all areas of the Commonwealth. Increase improved healthcare services for veterans and their families. Support women veterans by improving gender-sensitive healthcare, employment opportunities to services and resources. Learn more
Resources for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. More affordable housing for everyone in our community. Address the need for more low and moderate income and affordable housing across the Commonwealth. Policies that support all residents, especially the homeless and those who cannot afford to rent or buy suitable housing. Learn more
A fair, adequate, sustainable, and predictable revenue system. Champion of the Fair Share Amendment (“millionaire’s tax”). Committed to a more progressive tax system overall. Internet sales tax. Complete audit of the Commonwealth’s tax expenditures. Protect taxpayers and prohibit reckless privatization of public services. Support for the Poor People’s Campaign. Learn more
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