Born in Puerto Rico, Jon and his family left in search of opportunity and made their way to Boston. The move allowed his father to finish college at Northeastern University while they lived in subsidized housing and relied on government support. But while Boston offered the promise of expanded opportunity, Jon’s family also found a city facing a scourge of gun violence, struggling schools, and worsening inequity.
Massachusetts is one of the wealthiest states in the country, but also one of the most unequal. Too many residents are being left behind in our growing economy. Having grown up in underserved communities, Jon’s personal experiences have given him insight into the many challenges that people in our community, particularly those of color, face daily. Jon will fight for working-class and poor families who, despite working multiple jobs, never seem to catch a break. Jon will support policies to level the playing field, such as cracking down on wage theft, strengthening unions, prohibiting the use of mandatory arbitration in employment contracts, and adopting a progressive income tax.