Rep. Kathy LaNatra is currently serving her second term as State Representative of the 12th Plymouth District. It has been the honor of her life to work on behalf of her constituents to find resources, common sense solutions, and legislative pathways that will improve lives. She serves as Vice Chair on the Joint Committee on Export Development; she also serves on the Joint Committee on Ways & Means, the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, and the House Committee on Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight.
For several years, I have volunteered regularly for the Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels. Working with seniors has heightened my awareness of the many challenges that older members of our community face, from balancing expenses on a fixed income to rapidly rising healthcare costs. Throughout their lives, our seniors have built and sustained our communities, and each time I meet with them, I learn so much by listening to their experiences. Our parents and grandparents have cared for us, and it is our duty to care for them.
With growing reports of elder abuse and rising costs of healthcare, I know our state government must continue to work on behalf of our seniors. As your State Representative, I will support expanded access to affordable health care for all seniors, and funding for care to the elderly will be one of my top priorities as I look at the state budget. Our seniors have worked hard for our communities, and I am working hard for them.