Representative Paul Mark has spent his career fighting for the people of Western Massachusetts. His commitment to this work is grounded in his blue-collar background. Paul understands and has lived the same challenges that many in our community are facing today. He also knows firsthand the power that opportunities like higher education, a union job, and access to good healthcare can have.
The COVID-19 Pandemic has been the worst public health crisis in modern history. Within weeks of the declared emergency, Paul filed several pieces of emergency legislation to address the most pressing issues, from unprecedented levels of unemployment, to the right to vote, to helping our small businesses. While COVID numbers are presently going down and the CDC has relaxed mask recommendations, it’s clear that we will never fully be rid of this disease. In addition, this pandemic has highlighted and worsened structural injustices that need to be addressed. Better preventive and proactive measures need to be taken for any future surges or health crises we may face, ensuring every resident has equal access to support from the Commonwealth, no matter their zip code.