When speaking with residents of Haverhill and Methuen, one remark always gets brought up about my candidacy, my age. Often it is a positive comment. "We need fresh ideas in the State House" "I love when young people take such a government interest." One word, in particular, caught me off guard because I had never been asked that question before. How did you get involved in public service at such a young age?
Improving access to quality mental health care is a top priority for Ryan. The struggles of access to quality mental health care have created a public health crisis that has only been exacerbated by COVID-19. Ryan will fight for more mental health services in schools, including more behavioral counselors in educational facilities, to better provide younger people with the tools they need to find health and success as adults. He also wants to make it easier for adults and children to identify and access affordable services quickly and locally.