My Priorities
Below you can find both my top priorities as well as some concerning votes my opponent has cast during his time in the Connecticut General Assembly.
Affordability & Economic Security
Affordability and economic security are central challenges for District 21 and Connecticut. Families are struggling with housing costs, property taxes, electricity bills, groceries, and child care. At the same time, we must strengthen public education, expand access to good-paying jobs, and ensure that communities have the resources they need to thrive.
If elected, I will advocate for a state child tax credit, meaningful property-tax relief, more affordable child care, and workforce development that connects residents to sustainable careers. I believe we can make progress by bringing people together around shared priorities, evaluating policies by their results, and making responsible choices with public dollars. Connecticut should be a place where working hard gives families a fair chance to get ahead.
Affordability & Energy Costs
Connecticut families should not have to choose between paying their electric bill and meeting other basic needs. Addressing affordability requires utility accountability, more affordable energy, and responsible management of public resources.
I will push for greater scrutiny of utility costs, transparent electricity-rate decisions, and more affordable energy supplies without sacrificing reliability. I would support energy-efficiency programs that lower household and small-business bills, along with assistance for residents struggling to afford utilities. We must protect essential public services while ensuring families and businesses can afford to live and work in Connecticut.
Affordability & Housing
Connecticut needs more housing people can afford, including options for working families, young adults, and seniors who want to remain in their communities. Housing policy must also account for infrastructure, school capacity, transportation, and neighborhood character.
I support collaboration among municipalities, regional partners, developers, and residents to identify appropriate locations for housing and plan for growth. We should encourage diverse options, including smaller homes, apartments, and affordable and workforce housing, alongside investments in supporting infrastructure. Local voices matter, as does our responsibility to address the housing shortage. As State Senator, I will advance policies that expand housing choices, respect legitimate local planning concerns, and help communities accommodate growth responsibly.
My Opponent
An overview of some of his votes over the years
AFFORDABILITY BILLS
2026 Senate Bill 1: STATE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
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He voted against free breakfast and lunch for kids in school.
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He voted against universal pre-k.
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He voted against making child care more affordable.
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He voted against making school supplies tax-free.
Put together with 2025 House Bill 7287: STATE BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND IMPLEMENTER:
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He voted against $660M in municipal aid increases in the biennium budget, money that could have significantly reduced property taxes in our district.
EMERGENCY STATE RESPONSE RESERVE
2025 House Bill 8003: FUNDS TO ADDRESS REDUCTIONS IN FEDERAL FUNDING
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He voted against providing food and retaining healthcare coverage for tens of thousands of residents, arguing a one-time fix was not a solution.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BILLS
2026 Senate Bill 485: EXPANDING THE ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM
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He voted against letting domestic violence victims keep their home address out of public record.
2025 House Bill 7287: STATE BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND IMPLEMENTER
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He voted against funding for the domestic violence hotline.
2025 Senate Bill 1356: PRIVACY, MONITORING, AND CONNECTED VEHICLE SERVICES
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He voted to let abusers keep access to their victims’ cars.
2016 House Bill 5054: PROTECTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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He voted against providing additional safeguards for temporary restraining orders.