Real Problems-Real Solutions.

Having served as a State Representative for 6 years now, I know what it takes to get things done on Beacon Hill. Here are my some of my priorities:

Jobs. Jobs. Jobs.

There should be no higher priority for your next State Senator. In spite of the rhetoric coming out of Washington and Beacon Hill, the government is not a job creator.  My job will be to assist in laying the groundwork which will foster economic growth in Massachusetts. Taxes matter to businesses! Business taxes affect business decisions, job creation, retention and competitiveness.  Simply put, Beacon Hill needs to work to make the business tax climate more competitive; economic growth and jobs will follow.

Fiscally Responsible:

In my 6 years working for you in the state legislature, I have always fought against bigger government, higher taxes and wasteful spending.  I am frustrated when I see wasteful spending when our local school budgets are getting cut.  I will continue to be the voice of reason and prudence when it comes to spending your tax dollars. In fact, I supported legislation to return a one-time surplus of $450 million back to the cities and towns from which the taxes came. Unfortunately, the Majority on Beacon Hill wanted to spend the money rather than return it to your community.

Lower Taxes:

Gas tax, meal tax, beer tax and now a mileage tax is even being considered. The list goes on and on. The leadership on Beacon Hill is out of touch with reality. While families are burdened with excessive taxation in the most difficult economic climate, Beacon Hill continues to believe that adding taxes, to support out of control spending, is the answer.  I will continue to fight for you to keep more of your hard earned money.