Healthy Community

 COVID-19 recovery is on people’s minds. We want a healthy environment where we are safe and that we can enjoy.  And, we want to live our lives as easy as possible.

I will:

• promote accurate COVID-19 information guided by science

• ensure we have COVID-19 testing

• supply PPE and other resources to children, teachers, first responders and essential workers to stay safe

• fight to provide affordable public health insurance options

• ensure access to quality medical care

• protect our environmental assets, including Candlewood Lake

• Hold Eversource accountable for service failures

Economic & Business Development

As a business owner and business advisor for Western Connecticut SCORE,

I will:

• provide business with science-based COVID-19 information that keeps them safe and keeps businesses afloat

• work to cut red tape and streamline processes for businesses

• keep taxes low through more effective practices

• work to reinvent, expand and create businesses

• ensure funding for schools and align them to match upcoming jobs

• lower healthcare costs for families and businesses

• ensure funding for infrastructure improvements

• hold Eversource accountable for power outages

Environmental Protections

A healthy environment is one with clean air, water and land. Safe lakes for enjoyment and living a life with consistent lights.  I will:

• fight for funding and legislation to expand clean energy

• advocate for rate hike freezes, better coordination for emergency responses and restitution

• work toward management of invasive water and land species

• beautify properties with native plantings

• curb the use of pesticides and herbicides along waterways.

Quality Schools and Libraries

A quality school is one that has ample resources and quality educators. During COVID-19, we must ensure our students, teachers and other safe members are safe and learning.

I will:

• ensure students have an equitable education

• work so that every school has what it needs for students to learn and teachers can teach

• advocate for full-funding for our schools

• be a voice for teachers and parents in Hartford

• ensure funding is available for school renovations and new buildings