Tommy grew up in a working-class New England neighborhood. Kids played outside in big groups and there were neighborhood barbecues nearly every weekend all summer long. Parents were coaches, scout leaders, PTO captains, and members of civic organizations. When the bank foreclosed on his childhood home, Tommy realized how fragile life can be for families. He also realized the value of community, as neighbors quietly stepped up to help while his family found a new place to live.
Tommy will protect civil rights and liberties, promote diversity and inclusion, advocate for equity, defend reproductive rights, and speak up for children and families.
Tommy supports expanding pre-K, adequately funding K-12 education, holding down the cost of attending of UMass and state colleges, and paying all educators a living wage.
As an environmental professional, Tommy will bring expertise and leadership on environmental issues to the legislature. He understands the urgency of addressing climate change, and will champion clean energy policy and preserving our green spaces.