James held on to the lessons from those he met, and from an early age decided that his calling was the pursuit of social and economic justice. His activism further nurtured by the brothers at Xaverian High School, James went on to graduate from Harvard with honors where he was involved in numerous Democratic campaigns.
The 8th Middlesex has some of the highest percentages of senior citizens in the state and the demographic is growing, but the tax burden is making it difficult for many to stay in their homes. As inflationary pressures continue to mount, the state needs to adjust the per capita formula for state assistance to seniors, double the circuit breaker refundable tax credit for fixed income seniors, and consider funding new construction for affordable housing earmarked for seniors and senior centers/multi-purpose centers.