Housing
The housing crisis in Massachusetts is an emergency we must address urgently and comprehensively. There is a wide gap between the amount of market rate and affordable units we need and the amount available. This shortfall has led to countless moderate- and low-income individuals and families struggling to find housing…
Massachusetts has long been one of the greatest champions of civil rights in our nation. I have always considered myself fortunate to live in a state where tolerance is promoted and discrimination is prohibited against our residents. However, there is still progress to be made to ensure that every Massachusetts resident has equal access to opportunity and can live without fear of discrimination…
One of the most important priorities of our government is to help spur community development and economic opportunity in every community across Massachusetts. Everyone should have the opportunity to pursue the American Dream, especially our Commonwealth’s hard working families. Toward that goal, we must actively pursue efforts to create and preserve jobs, while also giving people the skills and education they need to succeed in our changing workforce and economy…
Massachusetts has a legacy of being a leader in education. However, there is still much that remains to be done here in the birthplace of public education…
Senior citizens are invaluable members of our community, and it is of the highest importance that we ensure the best quality of life for elder population. I strongly believe that we must support seniors throughout the Commonwealth to live longer, productive, and independent lives. In order to accomplish this, we must ensure that the programs and organizations that we have to offer receive ample support from the Legislature so they can continue to provide the high quality services that many of our seniors rely on. This is why throughout my tenure in the State Senate, I have been a strong advocate of legislation that promotes the health and livelihood of our senior community…
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and it is of the highest importance that we ensure our electoral process is accessible for all eligible voters in the Commonwealth. As such, it is crucial that our election laws are up-to-date and reflective of the needs of every voter so they can actively participate in the political process…
Protecting our environment makes our communities better and safer places to live. As such, our energy and environmental policy must reflect the needs of today while also ensuring the health and safety of future generations. It is our job as legislators to balance the current energy and economic needs of the Commonwealth with an effective and environmentally responsible path forward, paving the way for our children. In order to accomplish this goal, we must have a strategy that combines energy efficiency, increased utilization of renewable resources, and the conservation of our natural resources…
Ensuring that our communities are safe is one of the most important duties of our government. Every citizen has a right to feel safe in their home, their neighborhood, as well as their school. In the Legislature, we must do everything we can to protect the residents of the Commonwealth from harm and to keep our communities secure. Throughout my tenure in the Massachusetts Senate, I have worked hard to ensure the safety of my constituents, as well as residents throughout the state…
The service and sacrifices that our veterans and their families make cannot go neither unnoticed nor be diminished. However, veterans in every community face multiple challenges upon returning home from active duty and many need assistance accessing appropriate services. As legislators, it is our duty to ensure that the hundreds of thousands of veterans that reside in the Commonwealth are able to access the first-class services that they rightfully deserve. Not only have our veterans protected our way of life, citizens from around the world owe them a debt of gratitude…