Adrian is a first-generation American and lifelong East Boston resident. Growing up in a family of activists, he frequently attended community meetings, events, and rallies, developing a profound sense of civic duty. Adrian was first introduced to government as a student at Boston Latin School when he interned at Boston City Hall, and his interest in public service was solidified during a college internship on Capitol Hill. After graduating from Tufts University, Adrian worked as the legislative aide and later chief of staff to the previous East Boston State Representative, Carlo Basile. While working for Rep. Basile, Adrian continued his studies at Tufts University part-time, obtaining a master’s degree in urban and environmental policy and planning. In 2015, Adrian succeeded Rep. Basile as East Boston’s State Representative, and is now serving his fourth term after being re-elected in 2020.
Our seniors are the backbone of our community and I am grateful for their hard work and dedication over many years to make East Boston a vibrant place. Right now, there is not a central location where our seniors can go to socialize and participate in activities. One of my top priorities as your State Representative will be to build a senior center in East Boston offering a variety of activities to meet their needs.
No senior should have to worry about which bills to pay or getting their utilities shut off because of high rent. As Chief of Staff to Rep. Basile, I have spent years working with city and state agencies to find affordable housing options for seniors. As State Rep., I will work to create more affordable options for our seniors so that no senior is priced out of the community in which they raised their families.