Focused on What Matters
SUPPORTING FAMILIES. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES. BUILDING A FUTURE. TOGETHER.
Leadership begins with listening. I believe government should focus on the issues that matter most to Rhode Island families, strong schools, affordable healthcare, economic opportunity, safe communities, and protecting the places we call home. Throughout my time serving District 36, my priorities have been to bring people together, solve problems, and deliver real results.
Strong Families. Great Schools.
Every child deserves access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to succeed.
Proven Results
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Secured increased state funding for local schools and additional regional transportation aid for Chariho
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Increased support for students with disabilities and students from low-income famili
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Strengthened career and technical education programs to prepare students for good-paying careers
Looking Ahead
I will continue fighting for excellent public schools, expanded educational opportunities, and the resources every student needs to thrive.
Accessible, Affordable Healthcare
Healthcare should be available when people need it, regardless of where they live or their stage of life.
Proven Results
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Helped secure investments that stabilized Rhode Island hospitals
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Expanded Behavioral Health Mobile Response Teams for youth
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Invested in the 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline
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Supported reforms to strengthen primary care access
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Increased funding for community-based services supporting seniors, children, and people with disabilities
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Invested in modernizing healthcare infrastructure and critical medical equipment
Looking Ahead
I will continue fighting for excellent public schools, expanded educational opportunities, and the resources every student needs to thrive.
Affordability for Seniors and Working Families
Families deserve the opportunity to build a secure future without being overwhelmed by rising costs.
Proven Results
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Expanded the Social Security tax exemption for more Rhode Island seniors
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Created a refundable Child Tax Credit to help working families
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Increased access to affordable childcare and strengthened childcare providers
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Invested nearly $3 million to address food insecurity
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Increased support for Meals on Wheels, community senior programs, and nursing homes
Looking Ahead
I will continue fighting for tax relief, lower everyday costs, expanded childcare, and policies that help families stay and thrive in Rhode Island.
Protecting Our Environment and Our Future
Our natural resources are part of who we are. Protecting them today means preserving our quality of life for generations to come.
Proven Results
I helped advance a statewide Green Bond that will:
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Strengthen coastal resilience and reduce flooding
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Improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
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Protect open space, farmland, parks, and natural habitats
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Clean up contaminated properties for redevelopment
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Improve stormwater systems
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Expand trails and public access to outdoor recreation
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Invest in environmental restoration across Rhode Island
Looking Ahead
I will continue supporting practical environmental solutions that protect our communities, strengthen resilience, and preserve the character of Southern Rhode Island.
Safe Communities Rooted in Trust
Public safety means supporting law enforcement, protecting constitutional rights, and ensuring every resident can live safely and with dignity.
Proven Results
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Extended the statute of limitations for survivors of child molestation
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Established a commission to study the impacts of social media on children
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Strengthened protections in sensitive locations such as schools and courthouses while preserving due process
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Advanced oversight and transparency regarding ICE enforcement activities in Rhode Island
Looking Ahead
I will continue supporting policies that keep our communities safe, protect children and vulnerable residents, uphold constitutional rights, and strengthen trust between government and the people it serves.