The state government has been shifting its problems to our towns through reduced local aid and additional unfunded mandates. It is at the local level where the most critical functions of government occur. I will work to reverse the trend of propping up the state government at the expense of our town governments.

I will fight to:

• Increase state aid to our towns and schools
• Ensure a more fair and equitable distribution of state aid
• Give cities and towns the flexibility they need to manage in these tough times