The Delaware Senate is composed of 21 members, each of whom is elected to a four-year term, except when reapportionment occurs at which time Senators may be elected to a two-year term. There is no limit to the number of terms that a Senator may serve.State senators introduce and vote on proposed legislation, approve the annual budget for the state, and serve on assigned committees. The General Assembly of Delaware meets in Dover three days a week between mid-January and the end of June.
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Campaign Phone
3026606295
Neighborhood/area of residence
Newport, Stanton, Pike Creek, Newark
Education
St. Mark's High School, IBEW Local Union 313 Apprenticeship
Work Experience
42 year member of IBEW Local Union 313, State Senator District 9 for 10 years
Community Involvement
Former baseball coach at Midway Little League and St. John the Beloved, Past President of the Montclare Civic Association, Board member of Humane Animal Partners, Board member of the St. Patrick's Society
The affordability crisis facing families across the country is one of the top challenges we face in Delaware. The cost of housing, energy, and groceries has increased, and too many Delawareans are finding it harder to make ends meet. This is about more than
just the cost of goods and services- it represents a loss of opportunity for Delawareans to get ahead, buy a home, start a family, or simply live comfortably. I have fought to expand economic opportunity by sponsoring legislation to help lessen the burden of
property reassessment, reduce energy costs, and create good-paying jobs. I will continue to focus on strategies to lower costs for working families and ensure Delaware remains a place where people can afford to build their lives.
There are several steps we can take at the state level to make housing more affordable and available for everyone. To address the recent increase in homelessness, the state must expand the types of emergency and entry-level housing options, recognizing that people facing housing instability have different circumstances and needs. We also need to do more to prevent evictions and help people stay in their homes. In the long term, we should encourage smarter development, including more mixed-use and higher-density housing, to meet a wider variety of needs. Ultimately, we need to build more housing while building communities where Delawareans can afford to live, work, and raise their families.
I voted in support of safe storage legislation and to ban assault weapons when both came before the Senate. I believe it is important to balance public safety with the rights of responsible gun owners. Encouraging the safe storage of firearms and keeping
assault weapons off our streets can help prevent tragedies while respecting those rights.
During the 153rd General Assembly, I supported Senate Bill 1, which takes important steps to make primary care more accessible and affordable in Delaware. The legislation increases investment in primary care, limits certain hospital costs, and moves our system toward a value-based care model that rewards better patient outcomes rather than the volume of services provided. I’ve also supported efforts to eliminate medical debt for Delawareans and prevent for-profit private equity firms from taking control of our nonprofit hospitals. We must continue this work by strengthening our health care workforce, lowering prescription drug costs, and continuing to support primary and behavioral health care.
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