Currently holds the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives - 12th Suffolk District until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for Massachusetts House of Representatives - 12th Suffolk District in 2024 Massachusetts General Election.
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Get StartedIncrease access to safe and legal abortions: I will support policies that increase an individuals access to safe and legal abortions and that limit barriers to access. Learn more
Create a new standing committee: I will look to support the creation of a House committee specifically focused on racial equity and combating discrimination. Learn more
Require police body cameras: Implement immediate and universal use of body cameras for the Boston Police Department and Massachusetts State Police. Learn more
Demilitarize police: By compelling Massachusetts to withdraw from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 1033 Program. Learn more
Support 10-point plan: Endorse and work to implement the 10-point policing reform plan proposed by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, City Councilor Andrea Campbell, and the Massachusetts Black & Latino Caucus. Learn more
Anti-racist legislation: Introduce legislation that would make false, race-based accusations to law enforcement a hate crime. Learn more
Reopening task force: Support creation of a Small Business Reopening Task Force to solve regulatory challenges being faced by employers across industries. Learn more
Greater exposure: More reliable public transportation to our corridor will provide small businesses with greater exposure and access to customers. Learn more
Meaningful family engagement: Meaningful family engagement to foster true partnership and collaboration between educators and families including parent mentors or home visits. Learn more
Supporting the whole child: Provide wrap-around services and encourage more community development of quality schools to address the whole child, including their academic and socio-emotional needs. Learn more
Increased funding: I will support and advocate for increased funding for our public schools. To ensure we have the funds necessary, it will be important to carefully implement new, progressive taxes. Learn more
Adult education: Ensure community members have twenty-first century skills for the rapidly changing work landscape. Learn more
Expand pre-K programs: Programming should include access to academic content, meals, support for families on how they can support their child’s learning at home, and assistance for families navigating the school selection process when their student transitions from pre-K. Learn more
Reduce carbon emissions: Reduce carbon emissions by transitioning our state’s vehicle fleet to electric and retrofitting public buildings. Learn more
Increase recycling and composting: Expanding education and practice around individual recycling and composting practices. Learn more
Correcting natural gas leaks: Support fixing and funding programs that fix natural gas leaks that exist across the Commonwealth, emitting constant pollution. Learn more
Expand renewable energy resources: Invest in programs and partnerships that expand our access to renewable energy resources, such as solar power. Learn more
Nursing & senior facility measures: We must implement higher regulatory standards for nursing homes and senior housing facilities. Learn more
Maternal Health: Reduce racial disparities in maternal health and mortality by identifying the causes, and supporting programs that seek to minimize the impact and effect. Learn more
Community health centers: Increase funding for community health centers and community hospitals so all residents have access to quality and affordable health care. Learn more
Universal PPE: We need universal distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) to local small businesses and provide complimentary masks to students. Learn more
Sex education: Support comprehensive sex education for all gender identifications in our school systems. Learn more
HIV/AIDS prevention: Advocate for budget increases to support HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Learn more
Task force on health disparities: Create a Massachusetts Task Force on Health Disparities to address the staggering health inequities that make communities of color more susceptible to the impact of COVID-19. Learn more
First time home buying support: Support initiatives that provide education and resources to first-time homebuyers. Learn more
Rent stabilization: Allow local rent stabilization to provide families and residents predictability in rent increases. Learn more
Increase transparency: We need to promote transparency in the home buying process. Buyers should receive a disclosure if a seller’s agent is also a lender and has a financial stake in the sale of a property. Learn more
Light rail: Expand service through a light rail from Mattapan Station to Dudley Station to ease traffic along Blue Hill Ave and reduce travel time to Downtown Boston. Learn more
Expanded public transportation options: I will ensure buses and trolley services are on-time, accessible, and reliable for our community. Learn more
Greater accessibility: I will work to schedule the Fairmount Line so it runs every 15 to 20 minutes. This will provide greater flexibility for members of our community to commute to work, travel to school, and connect to and from other parts of the city. Learn more
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