President, Command Technology—I have over 30 years of experience leading a tech company founded by my parents in the 40th District here in Groton on Thames Street in 1981. Command Technology supports NATO allies, the USAF, and aerospace companies with cloud computing, AI, and technical manual solutions.
Public Service & Community Leadership:
• Chairman, Groton Economic Development Commission
• President, Riverfront Children’s Center Board of Directors
• Groton SEAT Representative
• Vice Chairman, City Planning & Zoning Board
• Chairman, Mystic Chamber Foundation
• President, Groton Rotary
• Membership Director, Mystic River Historical Society
• Member, Tobacco & Health Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Education:
• MSc. Economics
My top priority for the 40th District is affordability—ensuring that families, seniors, and businesses can thrive without being priced out of the district. Rising housing costs, energy bills, taxes, and poor oversight of developments like Branford Manor make it harder for residents to stay and succeed.
I will fight for housing affordability by holding landlords accountable for safe living conditions, increasing oversight on housing that receives public tax incentives, and promoting smart policies that expand affordable housing without overburdening taxpayers.
I will work to remove junk fees on energy bills, advocate for lower utility rates, expand energy efficiency programs, and invest in renewable energy infrastructure to provide long-term savings.
Read my article, The Moldy Truth About Corporate Cashflow & Housing, to understand why affordability & oversight go hand in hand.
The legislature must make Connecticut more affordable & accessible while ensuring economic opportunities for all. To build a bigger table—one where everyone can thrive—we must:
• Expand housing access by holding developers accountable for tax-incentivized projects, increasing oversight, and ensuring working families aren’t priced out of their communities.
• Improve transportation by investing in public transit, road infrastructure, and pedestrian-friendly planning to connect workers with jobs and businesses with customers.
• Lower energy costs by removing junk fees from utility bills, expanding efficiency programs, and supporting renewable energy solutions.
• Invest in education and workforce training to prepare residents for high-paying, in-demand jobs and ensure businesses have the skilled labor they need to grow.
A vibrant economy requires smart policies that serve people well.
By tackling fees, pricing structures, efficiency, and innovation, we can create a more affordable and reliable energy future for Connecticut.
1. Eliminate the Public Benefits Charge.
2. Remove Junk Fees – Hidden surcharges must be eliminated to ensure fair pricing.
3. Fix Bad Energy Deals – Connecticut has locked into expensive contracts that force residents to buy power at inflated retail rates. We need better-negotiated agreements that prioritize affordability.
4. Promote Local Energy Production – Investing in renewable energy and grid modernization will reduce costs in the long term.
5. Increase Consumer Choice – Expand community energy programs to lower rates.
As a coastal district, resilience planning is critical. Smarter infrastructure, sustainable development, and long-term stewardship can turn climate challenges into economic opportunities.
As Chairman of Groton’s Economic Development Commission, I’ve worked with Sustainability Manager Megan Granato on cost-effective climate strategies. Investments in stormwater management, backflow prevention, and rain gardens protect our community and attract funding.
I support coastal resilience, clean energy expansion—including nuclear and hydropower—and modernizing our grid. Climate policy should drive local solutions, economic growth, and lasting environmental benefits.
Connecticut must be more affordable and attractive for families, workers, and businesses. As Vice Chairman of Groton’s Planning & Zoning Commission, I updated zoning to encourage housing development while ensuring community input remained central. Local planning—not one-size-fits-all mandates from Hartford—is key to meeting housing challenges.
Increasing supply alone isn’t enough. We must cut burdensome regulations that drive up costs, reduce property taxes that strain homeowners and renters, and invest in infrastructure that supports growth. Lowering energy costs and improving workforce and education training will create jobs and opportunities. By prioritizing local solutions, fiscal responsibility, and economic development, we can make Connecticut a place where families thrive.
As the father of two daughters and a lifelong employee of my mother’s company, I’ve seen firsthand that families, businesses, and communities thrive when women succeed. Women’s success isn’t just their issue—it’s essential to a strong economy and society. It’s an economic and social imperative.
Access to quality, affordable childcare and early childhood education are critical; I will work to expand these resources, ensuring that parents—especially mothers—have the support they need to balance work and family. Investing in early education strengthens families, helps businesses grow, and builds stronger communities.
I will push for policies that support working mothers, women-owned businesses, flexible work opportunities, and, most importantly, the choices women make for themselves—because when women succeed, we all do.
To curb gun violence, we must focus on enforcing existing laws, holding criminals accountable, and addressing the root causes of violence. Strengthening penalties for illegal gun trafficking, cracking down on repeat offenders, and ensuring police have the resources to target violent crime will have a significant impact.
Mental health support, economic opportunities, and youth intervention programs are also critical to preventing violence before it starts. We can make Connecticut safer by enforcing our laws and addressing social issues that contribute to violence.
My previous experience includes: Campaign Staffer for former State Representatives Joe delaCruz and Christine Conley, Member of the Town of Groton Fair Rent Commission, Intern to Congressman Joe Courtney and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz,
My current roles I serve are: Groton Town Councilor, Secretary of Young Democrats of Connecticut, Chair of the Town of Groton Performing Arts Commission, and Vice-Chair of the Democratic Town Committee.
My occupation: I am a Constituent Engagement Coordinator for the Connecticut House Democratic Caucus at the CT State Capitol.
Addressing the Housing shortage crisis. In the 40th District we are seeing rents skyrocket, an influx of workers at Electric Boat, and may are having a hard time finding a place to live in our community. Increasing supply will help stabilize soaring rents and the availability shortage in the district My solutions are as follows:
• Invest in down payment assistance programs like Time to Own
• Increase housing stock by partnering with homebuilders
• Empower local Fair Rent commissions to hold slumlords accountable
• Fight back against big corporate buy-ups of neighborhood houses
The legislature should reduce the cost of living. Here is a list of my solutions:
• Look at expanding Sales Tax Exemptions List
• Invest more in CT Tourism which in turn will result in non-residents visiting the state and purchase goods that creates Avenue for the state, which then can be used to lower taxes on Connecticut residents.
• Create a permanent child, veteran and senior tax credit
• Provide more money to local municipalities which will reduce the need for increases in local property taxes
• Increase Housing Stock (See Housing Question)
• Increase more oversight and and restrict predatory practices of electric companies. (See electric bill question)
Eversource, is on everyone’s mind and as a Customer I am person feeling the pain. Here are my ideas as potential solutions.
• Improve transparency for transmission related upgrades.
• Study grid enhancing technologies that will improve efficency.
• Prohibition of ratepayer dollars funding utilities communication to their captive customer
• Give PURA more regulatory power
• Look at restricting the amount Energy Customers can raise their rates.
Climate Change is incredibly important. Without addressing it we will suffer greatly as a society in the future. To address it I would increase funding for a green energy transition, and provide more Aid to local municipalities for climate resilience projects on the municipal level.
To make it more affordable and desirable you have to do the following steps:
• Create a larger housing supply that will stabilize rental rates and create more living opportunities
• Invest and Encourage Tourism that advertises how great our state is
• Lower the financial burden of young people by reducing the cost of higher education and then lien up jobs in Connecticut for them after they complete their education.
• Expand programs like Time to Own that make purchasing a home more accessible.
Women’s reproductive health is currently under attack by the federal government. The State of Connecticut has done great work to ensure their rights are protected. The main things that need to be preserved are as follows.
• Women have a right to access the healthcare they need and it is a decision between them and their doctor.
• Ensure that women are not denied health care coverage based on their decision and a medical doctors advice.
Connecticut has very strong gun restriction laws. Connecticut should increase funding for and expand education requirements for gun owners. The state should also continue to enforce its red flag laws, safe storage requirements, and restrict guns.
