Currently holds the office of Massachusetts State Senate - Suffolk and Middlesex (District 28) until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for Massachusetts State Senate - Suffolk and Middlesex (District 28) in 2026 Massachusetts Primary Election.
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Get StartedJustice that is both fair and effective. Criminal justice reform has been a commitment of mine for much of my professional life. While we have made huge progress through my leadership on criminal justice reform and police reform, we are still working to get the balance between treatment and punishment right. Learn more
Preparing for the climate change already underway. Cutting emissions isn’t enough; we also have to adapt. I’m focused on helping our communities prepare for more flooding and on harder long-term questions like protecting the MBTA from rising seas. Learn more
Bringing down energy costs while meeting our climate goals. Energy affordability is front and center for me. I want to lower what families pay while we keep decarbonizing, see my comments on Mass Save in the pending energy bill. I also believe our climate policy has to stay tied to the science and to a realistic global framework. Learn more
Housing people can afford. The cost of housing is one of the deepest challenges facing our region, and it is a central priority for all legislators today. I led the conference committee for the 2024 Affordable Homes Act, and I continue to advance the dialog about how to move forward, most recently by clarifying our metrics of housing need based on census data. Learn more
A good deal of my current work is about shielding our residents from disruption coming out of Washington. I’m helping coordinate that response through the Senate’s Response 2025 effort, and I’ve worked to protect civil rights and our immigrant neighbors, including through the PROTECT Act. Learn more
Bicycle and pedestrian safety. As someone who commutes often by foot and often by bike, I am very conscious of the safety challenges for vulnerable road users. I have worked on dozens of fronts — legislative and local — to improve safety. Learn more
A transit system people can count on. I’ve long argued for investing in a modern, reliable network, including a serious commitment to regional rail. However, in the near term, getting the MBTA back to dependable service is my top priorities. Learn more
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