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Dear Friend,

I am running for State Senate because for far too long Southeastern Massachusetts has been written off as a wealthy enclave not deserving of support from our State Government. From Cape Cod, to Plymouth, to Pembroke, we need a fresh perspective and a new vision which looks towards the long-term prosperity of our region. One which creates a future where young families will choose to remain here, and where all members of our community are strengthened.

At present, far too many people are disenchanted and angry with the government. This frustration is justified –but it’s up to us to change the narrative. It’s time to hold government accountable and to create a new wave of civic engagement so that it is responsive to our needs.

We can rally behind a common cause of practical public policies which will improve our quality of life and engage everyone in the political process. It’s not just about THIS election — it’s more — it’s starting a conversation that encourages people to stand up, speak out, and get involved in a system that’s often viewed with distrust and dissatisfaction.

I was blessed to grow up in this community, and it has afforded me too many opportunities to count. I want to give back to ensure that this special area remains a wonderful place to live and work for generations to come.

Our region is beset with numerous challenges affecting our quality of life and we need a representative who will tirelessly fight for our communities to ensure we get the resources we deserve. I hope you can join me as we begin this journey –

Meet Jack

Government Accountability

Election turnout is often very low, especially at the local level.  People are often not aware of who their leaders are, or what they even do, or that most of their tax dollars are spent right here at the local and state level– showing a need for change. We want people to demand accountability from their state government.

Improving Quality of Life

Government’s primary role is one which should produce policies which improve the quality of life for the majority of its citizens. Far too often ideology gets in the way of this basic responsibility. Creating conditions for economic growth shared prosperity, and delivery of basic services is critical. At the state level, it is the elected leader’s job to bring resources from the state back to their district.

Environmental Stewardship

Barnstable and Plymouth Counties are marked by their idyllic natural environment. Our bays, beaches, ponds, and lakes, marshes, and woodlands draw visitors from across the country and the world – and as such, Southeastern Massachusetts is a huge economic driver for the Commonwealth generating hundreds of millions in tax revenue per annum. 

Plymouth & Barnstable Senate District

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The Gateway to Massachusetts’ Coastal Beauty

Our district is one which counts itself among the most diverse legislative districts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Consisting of the Upper Cape including Bourne, Falmouth and Sandwich, Plymouth County as far as Pembroke.  It is the gateway to Southeastern Massachusetts’ coastal beauty, including the Cape and Islands — with both canal bridges falling within the bounds of the district. It is unique in its geography, history, and coastal identity.

Cost of Living
Seniors
Opioids
Environment
Transportation
Young People
State Aid
Cost of Living

Property taxes are extremely high and housing is tremendously expensive. Economic opportunity is limited for workers struggling to meet the high cost of living, and for small business who are burdened with the high cost of doing business and the increasingly staggering cost of healthcare. Many who were raised in these communities are no longer able to afford to live in the only place they’ve ever called “home.”

Seniors

Given the demographic makeup of the region, issues affecting our seniors are of enormous importance. Seniors living on a fixed income struggle with maintaining a living in the area where they have spent their entire lives, or have chosen to retire. Property taxes continue to rise, while their hard-earned savings provide less and less purchasing power. So much more can be done to ensure that those who have given so much to these communities are able to live their lives in dignity. 

Opioids

While numbers for opioid-related deaths across the Commonwealth have slightly improved, our region continues to be among the worst affected despite years of political rhetoric and promises of intervention. There aren’t enough rehab on-demand beds available and they have to be accessible to the most vulnerable members of our communities. We have to do better.

Environment

Climate Change poses an enormous risk to the coastal character of our communities which are increasingly prone to flooding and beach erosion. Many years of ignoring the wastewater issue have made it so any future economic development is stymied until this 4-billion- dollar problem is properly addressed. Our tourism-based economy is derived from the natural resources of the region and we must do everything we can to ensure they are preserved for future generations.

Transportation

Despite falling within an hour’s drive of Boston, mass transit options are virtually non-existent. Economic development is further hampered due to the two canal bridges, both which are nearing a century’s worth of use. Constantly under maintenance or repairs, these structures are wholly inadequate given the volume of traffic this region.

Young People

Given the many perennial challenges and headaches, many young families are reluctant to settle here, despite the wonderful aspects of this part of the Commonwealth – leaving us with no demographic vitality or plan for the future and an unsustainable population.

State Aid

At present, we send hundreds of millions of dollars to Beacon Hill with little brought back in the form of state aid in spite of these numerous regional problems. We need better representation in meeting these challenges head on – this campaign is the first step in moving our issues to the forefront.

My Plan For Our District

My Platform

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