Although the median household income in the 9th Norfolk District varies by town, the average is $134,171, placing our towns in the top 15 - 20% of the population benefiting from the regressive tax structure. However, the average number of people who still live below the poverty line in our six towns is 2.6%. My ideal goal would be to turn our tax system “right side up” to address the systemic inequities in our tax structure and ensure that loopholes are closed to those that abuse them.

Working on municipal and county budgets for the last four years has given me a unique perspective on the aspects that affect our residents the most. The 9th Norfolk district needs a candidate who understands these challenges and will advocate from a position of knowledge on its behalf.

In the Massachusetts State Auditor’s 5-year Statutory Fiscal Impact Report, Regional School District Transportation funding, along with 28 other statutes/mandates, are categorized as having "substantial impact on municipal budgets and operations."  My fellow Select Board members from across the district and I have been pushing for district advocacy as it relates to historically underfunded state program commitments. We have been working tirelessly to bridge these gaps in our local budgets year after year. As State Representative, my efforts will focus on ensuring these programs get the support and committed funding that our towns critically need.