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I do not currently support election day voter registration due to concerns about the security and integrity of our elections. While the convenience of same-day registration is appealing, it poses significant risks without robust verification measures in place. To address these concerns, I would be open to supporting election day voter registration if it included stringent security measures, such as requiring in-state Real ID, rather than basic IDs or out-of-state licenses. Utility bills or similar documents would not be sufficient proof of identity. Implementing these additional security measures would help ensure that our elections remain secure and trustworthy.
While I do not believe we are in a climate emergency, I do support measures to reduce pollution and promote environmental responsibility. Massachusetts can focus on practical and sustainable approaches such as enhancing recycling programs, reducing plastic waste, and promoting clean energy sources like nuclear, natural gas, and clean coal. I oppose technologies that rely on forced labor and human rights violations in their supply chains. We should balance environmental goals with ethical considerations and economic realities, ensuring that our policies do not unduly burden businesses or consumers.
To increase affordable and middle-market housing, the legislature must address regulatory and cost barriers inflating prices. My opponent, Joan Lovely, supported legislation like the Massachusetts Green Initiative, which increased building costs.
Additionally, the rise in interest rates and inflation is partly due to accepting $450 billion in federal funds despite warnings from the state economist. In an interview, Joan Lovely acknowledged these warnings but supported the funds.
By revising these green building codes and addressing excessive federal funding's impact, we can reduce costs and make housing more affordable. This will ease financial burdens on homebuilders and buyers, increasing affordable and middle-market housing availability.
My approach to immigration is firm yet fair: defund, detain, and deport. I believe in cutting funding for shelters, food, and welfare payments for illegal immigrants, which would likely result in a significant decrease in their numbers in our Commonwealth. Additionally, I support detaining illegal immigrants who break the law and imposing enhanced sentencing guidelines for those found guilty of crimes, similar to hate crime legislation. Furthermore, I would introduce legislation to impose serious fines and penalties on businesses and individuals who hire, house, or aid illegal immigrants, thereby reinforcing the rule of law and ensuring resources are prioritized for legal residents.
Transportation is a critical issue for our growing population. My priorities include increasing the availability of bus, rail, and ride-share services to ensure accessible transportation options for all residents. Additionally, I support substantial investments in infrastructure improvements, including bridges, roads, and rail systems, to accommodate future growth and enhance safety. To achieve these goals, I advocate for incentivizing advanced professions in city engineering and planning to attract and retain talent within Massachusetts, ensuring that our transportation infrastructure meets the needs of our communities effectively.
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Yes. We need to remove barriers to further exercise the right to vote with same day voter registration. Our election system has thorough security systems in place overseen by our Secretary of State and local city and town elections offices who work diligently to ensure the integrity of our voting system for qualified voters. With proper processes and securities in place, we can ensure same day voter registration will work for voters as it should.
The Massachusetts Legislature has taken bold steps to meet our net zero emissions goals by 2050 with the passage of An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy. We must adhere to these goals by decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels and increasing opportunities for renewable energy sources. I am particularly proud of our major efforts to bring an offshore wind marshalling facility to the Port of Salem which will play a major role in supporting offshore wind turbines to the Gulf of Maine to supply clean power to millions of homes in the Northeast region. Salem once hosted a coal and oil-fired power plant, one of the Dirty Dozen across the United States. Today, we host a time limited natural gas plant as we tra
I am proud to have voted in favor of our recent Housing Bond bill, the Affordable Homes Act, filed by Governor Healey and supported and enhanced by the Massachusetts House and Senate. It is the largest housing bill ever passed in Massachusetts, and will increase housing production by 40,000 homes, re-invest in public housing to decrease long wait lists, and support our low-income residents. It will create more accessible homeownership opportunities for so many who are shut out of owning a home, and create equity and wealth, especially for our communities of color. Housing insecurity is the number one call to my Senate office. We receive calls when people are at their most desperate moments. Massachusetts has significantly increased its case
I support the Governor’s comprehensive approach to support and guide our newest asylum arrivals towards settlement with job support, school placement and housing guidance as they work towards citizenship. Immigration is a national program that significantly needs updating to properly assess and support our immigration system to enhance the melting pot that the United States has always been since its founding. As was said in the previous question, I support programming to move new residents to citizenship and self-sustainability.
Our North Shore delegation is working hard to implement the electrification of our current outdated rail system to offer more reliable and frequent service from Rockport and Newburyport to Boston, the trains that transport the Second Essex residents to and from jobs and home. I am also supporting an effort by our extended delegation to expand our ferry service to Gloucester, Salem, Lynn, Boston and Quincy, so we have full water access to take cars off our roadways and enhance the commuting experience waterside. We are a coastal state and should take advantage of every opportunity for commuting options. Our subway and rail system continue to challenge on-time commuting and I am grateful to receive real time commuting updates to adjust schedu
