After serving 5 years on the Wakefield Town Council, Ed Dombroski announced his candidacy for the State Senate, representing the 5th Middlesex District, which includes the communities of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winchester.
Support tax relief that provides residents with more money in their own pockets to meet their higher living expenses (gas, groceries, utilities, home heating costs) and combat inflation.
Getting more of the state’s record surplus – of billions of dollars – back to taxpayers.
Support targeted tax relief that helps small businesses facing rising operating costs and recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
Expanding tax breaks allowing seniors and veterans to age in place with dignity.
Committed to addressing high housing costs, which are currently shutting out many people from home ownership.
Fight for more local aid to communities to decrease the high burden of property taxes on residents.
Advocate for more state funding for our deteriorating roads and sidewalk networks, which are woefully underfunded and compromise multi-modal transportation opportunities.
File and advocate to earmark specific budget dollars to deliver funding of important projects in each of our communities.
Strong and unwavering supporter of our Police, Firefighters, and First Responders and committed to ensuring their departments are well-resourced and they remain a top priority.
Supporting funding for community-based programs and services -- the closer funding is directed to the issues within a community, the better administered those dollars are towards finding the best solutions, locally.
Will work for the expansion of funding for downtown revitalization projects, spurring economic development and kickstarting local economies, while expanding shared community outdoor spaces
Fix the currently broken state school funding formula (Chapter 70). Our communities continue to feel the pressures of inadequate state resources to support the quality education our children deserve.
Supporting individualized education paths for each student to realize their full potential.
Promote vocational and technical education. Every student who wishes to pursue a vocational/technical education should be granted enrollment.
Expanding access to vocational training, as student demand currently far exceeds capacity.
Greater respect for the varied perspectives of parents in the upbringing and education of their children.
Expanding Early College Programs, which allow high school students to earn college credit, at no cost, helping to make college more affordable.
Immediately secure additional funding for school building projects already underway, to cover staggering, unanticipated cost increases that will otherwise cripple local taxpayers.
Review and overhaul the outdated Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) school funding project formula, as the burden is currently too high on our cities and towns.
Budget on Beacon Hill like we do in our homes and small businesses, which requires living within our means and looking for greater efficiencies and streamlined government operations
Fiscally responsible management of the public tax dollars in a way that directly benefits communities, not partisan political points
Ensuring the most impactful use of every tax dollar spent
Budgeting in a sustainable way that prioritizes directing more state dollars to our cities and towns
Budgeting with an eye to future generations who are currently being left with insurmountable debt from excessive spending
Remove the focus from partisan ideological issues and refocus it onto the issues that matter to us, around our kitchen tables
Work across the aisle to find solutions that work for everyone, like Governor Charlie Baker has done. Ed is proud to have the endorsement of Governor Baker.
Focus on the common ground that unites us, not the partisan issues that divide us.
Decrease fees and burdensome paperwork required to start a small business.
Increase small business grant programs to help develop our local economy.
Sponsor and support pro-business policies that create jobs, higher wages, and better products and services.
Committed to looking at cost-effective ways to improve the MBTA rider experience safely and reliably on its network of subway, bus, and commuter rail trains, while thoughtfully exploring expansion of lines and services.
Support local and state resources being effectively deployed for programs to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic
Expand access to mental health services and substance use disorder programs and community recovery coaches
Greater emphasis on preventative healthcare and screenings, leading to healthier residents and a more cost-effective healthcare system
Support for women’s reproductive health rights, as already codified by law and safe, high-quality health care services.
Support for a diversified energy portfolio, including expanded emphasis on renewable and clean energy options coupled with existing energy sources.
Greater emphasis on rebates and incentives for improved energy efficiencies and “green” buildings.
Expansion of climate mitigation measures, like the “greening” of communities with extensive shade tree plantings, more porous surface greenspaces, and improved stormwater management.
Continue to be a tireless advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Massachusetts.
Support legislation to protect LGBTQ+ people. Ed was proud to support the 2018 ballot question to protect transgender rights in Massachusetts and will continue that advocacy on Beacon Hill.