Aaron Saunders was born and raised in Ludlow where his mother Ruth was an educator in the public schools for over thirty years and his late father Bob was a marriage and family therapist. Aaron credits his parents for his early and ongoing passion around education and mental and behavioral healthcare and a drive to serve the community.
Equitable treatment for Western Mass in funding and investment in our communities including regional employers and economic development engines like UMass.
Robust investment in land conservation coupled with appropriate support for communities hosting recreational and protected spaces.
Urgent transition to a carbon neutral energy grid and the wholesale transition to renewable energy.
An all hands on deck approach to ensuring Western Mass has access to affordable mental and behavioral health care including wraparound addiction recovery.
Ensure women maintain their fundamental right to accurate, unbiased reproductive health care in Massachusetts.
Provide adequate funding, resources, and support for our suburban and rural school districts
Prioritize health care, job opportunities, and housing options for those who served and their families.
Meet our obligation to ensure that our roads, bridges, and sidewalks are in good repair and well maintained while moving forward with West/East Rail.
Fight for our fair share of economic development, funding, and resources supporting Western Massachusetts families and businesses