Delivering Results for Our District
As your State Representative, I've focused on what matters most: lowering costs, strengthening our schools, protecting our environment, improving public safety, and delivering resources to our communities.
Delivering for Chester, Deep River, Essex & Haddam
Increased state education and special education funding for local schools
Secured state grants for roads, bridges, sidewalks, and public infrastructure
Delivered state grant funding for farms, volunteer fire departments, youth services, and the arts
Helped expand protected open space and preserve local natural resources.
Strengthening Schools
Secured historic investments in special education and additional funding for local school budgets
Expanded access to childcare and early childhood education
Promoted civic engagement and responsible technology use in schools
Lowering Costs for Families
Supported a refundable $250 tax credit for working families
Passed legislation to reduce electric bills and modernize Connecticut's electric grid
Expanded affordable childcare and Pre-K, with a path to
Universal Pre-K by 2032
Protected healthcare coverage for more than 900,000 Connecticut residents
Fought to protect healthcare, food assistance, childcare, housing, education, and services for seniors and veterans when federal funding was cut
Protecting Our Environment
Led efforts to combat hydrilla and other invasive species threatening our waterways
Improved coordination with DEEP and local communities for faster environmental response
Supported clean energy, climate resilience, open space preservation, and green jobs
Helped secure funding to protect Connecticut's natural resources
Keeping Communities Safe
Helped secure a new resident state trooper for Deep River
Supported efforts to combat gun violence, human trafficking, and domestic violence
Advanced police training, accountability, and public safety initiatives
Supported Artificial Intelligence reforms that protect children
Improved healthcare for incarcerated persons and improved safety for correctional staff and incarcerated persons
Expanding Housing Opportunities
Increased housing affordability and availability
Cut red tape to help build more homes
Expanded support for affordable housing and homelessness services
Protecting Public Health
Strengthened regional public health preparedness and vaccine access
Helped restore funding for healthcare, mental health, and community services
Supported efforts that erased medical debt for thousands of Connecticut families