Simon Cataldo is a husband and father who has called the district home since he was three years old. He has dedicated his life to fighting for special education students, environmental justice, and integrity in government. As a former special education teacher and federal anti-corruption prosecutor with the U.S. Justice Department, Simon has delivered for children, families, school communities, and our democracy.
$9 billion is coming to Massachusetts over the next 5 years as part of the federal infrastructure bill passed in late 2021, to support projects involving roads, public transportation, electric vehicle usage, water infrastructure, and broadband internet. As your State Representative, I will work hard to secure a fair share of those funds to our district so that we can address the many infrastructure challenges we are currently facing, and so that we can continue to aggressively pursue our climate goals. Our district continues to suffer from severe traffic problems in certain areas, creating negative effects on our air quality, safety and overall quality of life. Parents should be able to commute to work and return home in time to see their children, and seniors should be able to reliably and safely get to where they need to go, especially for healthcare appointments. Beyond transportation challenges, our enjoyment of the towns we love and our local economic strength continue to be impeded by outdated, inefficient infrastructure. As your State Representative, I will advocate for: