In his five terms in the legislature, Rep. Ken Gordon has shown a keen ability to get results for Bedford, Burlington and for our Commonwealth. He looks forward to partnering with Rep. Ciccolo to help Lexington through his representation of Precinct 6. This session, he has worked hard to support the district’s residents and small businesses emerge from the Covid crisis. He obtained $225,000 in state-administered federal funding to support small business through the Burlington and Bedford Chambers of Commerce.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is fortunate to have some of the very best medical facilities in the country. One of those is located right here in Burlington: The Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. I sponsored and passed legislation, with bi-partisan support, that adds transparency to reimbursements by public insurers for mental health. I helped improve a new law that will help trauma centers like Lahey identify and transfer patients seeking treatment for drug dependency in a way that will clear long waiting lines at the emergency room, save money for the facility, and fairly treat the patients. I am proud that Lahey’s President and CEO, Dr. Howard Grant, called this legislation a “first in the nation”, and wrote: “Our patients, many of whom reside in Burlington, Bedford, and Wilmington, are fortunate to have such a thoughtful and committed legislator to represent them on Beacon Hill.” Click to read the full letter: