Your voice on Beacon Hill
An advocate for our families
Our families deserve a fierce advocate who fights tirelessly for our shared interests each and every day on Beacon Hill. I will continue to work hard for you because I know how hard it is to save up to buy a first house, to send kids to college, and one day retire. As a proud father, I know that our communities’ schools are places where our children should expand their worlds and grow into the leaders of tomorrow. But I also know that our communities must be places where we can all retire with dignity and be supported in our golden years.
Results Delivered:
Supported the passage of the Student Opportunity Act, which dramatically increased funding for public education
Assisted thousands of area residents by connecting them with local, state, and federal resources, along with their legislative advocacy
Attends 7-10 events at local senior centers each month, including monthly office hours
Successfully spearheaded legislation expanding access to adoption services, public health programs for young adults, strengthened gun safety laws, and supports for veterans
Co-sponsored and supported the passage of legislation expanding access to driver’s licenses and in-state tuition, making community college free for many, and seeking greater gender pay equity
Supported budget amendments that increased support for renters in need of assistance, legal aid for low-income households, and working families
Engaged 35,000 young people (and their parents and teachers) in the successful Massachusetts State Dinosaur project
An advocate for Framingham & Ashland
Our communities thrive when our families thrive. Working with the larger MetroWest Legislative Delegation, I have prioritized projects and funding for Ashland and Framingham. This is where I have lived for over fourteen years. This is where my children attend school and participate in community activities. This is home.
Results Delivered:
Expedited flooding mitigation along Route 9 and the construction of a crosswalk across a dangerous part of Route 9
Successfully prioritized funding increases for the MBTA and Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs)
Joined Framingham and Ashland Legislative Delegations in advocating for state funding for new schools
Advocated for and secured local earmarks, including funding for accessible playgrounds, family-friendly park improvements, pedestrian and bike path improvements, the Warren Barn restoration project, clean-up of the former Cadilac Paint site, and a future outdoor patio at the Ashland Senior Center
Secured a long-term COVID-19 testing site in Ashland during the pandemic to complement the site in Downtown Framingham
Capitalized on global relationships to facilitate discussions between doctors from Wuhan, China and local physicians, along with discussions on emerging global best practices and economic strategies, during the COVID-19 emergency
An advocate for inclusion.
Ashland and Framingham are vibrant communities strengthened by the diversity of their residents. As a Commonwealth, we celebrate the rich tapestry that is Massachusetts. A cornerstone of my work on Beacon Hill is protecting and expanding the rights of all residents.
Results Delivered:
Successfully advocated for millions in increased funding for education and job training programs for people with Down Syndrome and HIV-prevention prevention services
Co-sponsored and supported the passage of legislation to ban conversion therapy, expand anti-discrimination protections, increase access to higher education for people with disabilities, strengthen criminal justice, and reform police accountability
Voted to create a fund for local organizations vulnerable to hate-motivated violence, including synagogues, temples, and mosques
Served on District Attorney Marian Ryan’s Anti-Hate Anti-Bias Task Force
An advocate for progress.
Massachusetts has long been a beacon of progress for the rest of the county, but we must never grow complacent or rest on our laurels. As the co-chair of the 66-member House Progressive Caucus, I have led the Caucus to support the successful passage of legislation that moves our Commonwealth forward, while funding vital programs and services.
Results Delivered:
Supported and passed legislation expanding and protecting abortion access and reproductive health care
Prioritized the passage of legislation that further combats climate change, invests in green energy jobs, and expands offshore wind projects
Co-sponsored and supported the passage of legislation increasing the minimum wage, codifying Paid Family and Medical Leave, making early and mail-in voting permanent, and expanding affordable housing