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 the birthplace of American democracy, but in recent years, we have lagged behind other states when it comes to protecting and expanding voting rights. With the Trump administration waging an assault on this cornerstone of democracy, it is all the more important to fight to make sure that every voice can be heard in our elections. Jon will champion policies that bring out elections into the 21st century, such as Automatic Voter Registration, Election Day Registration, and expanding early voting to include primaries and municipal elections.
Moreover, it is unacceptable that Massachusetts has some of the weakest public records laws in the country, and Jon will support efforts to increase access to public records and make Beacon Hill more transparent.