I grew up in a working-class family in a rural town in Georgia. New England immediately felt like home and my husband and I chose to settle in Billerica. We bought our first house on River Street and have two children in the public school system. Public service has always been important to me, having grown up in a military family. From enlisting in the Air Force to teaching History at Lawrence High School, I continually seek ways to better the world around me.
Teresa was fortunate to grow up near all her grandparents. Their struggles, their triumphs, and their wisdom created the woman she is today. Stories are how we preserve our humanity and our seniors are the holder of our stories. That is why we must:
Ensure all seniors have access to humane housing, especially in long-term care facilities.
Prevent seniors from being forced out of their homes due to rising taxes and housing costs.
Increase investments in accessible housing for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Increase funding for non-profit entities like the Council on Aging that serve our residents so well.