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51st District Issues & Priorities
Cost of Living
Families across the Quiet Corner are feeling the pressure of rising costs, from groceries and utilities to housing and healthcare.
As your State Representative, I will:
• Advocate for policies that reduce the financial burden on working families.
• Support efforts to lower energy costs through smart investments and efficiency measures.
• Push for greater transparency and accountability when utility rates increase.
• Work to ensure rural communities receive their fair share of state resources.
Education
As a parent of children with autism and ADHD, I understand firsthand the challenges families and schools face.
As your State Representative, I will:
• Advocate for increased state investment in special education.
• Support efforts to reduce the burden special education costs place on local taxpayers.
• Work with educators, families, and administrators to identify practical solutions.
• Support pathways to college, trades, military service, and careers.
Veterans
Through conversations with veterans, healthcare providers, and community leaders, I have become passionate about improving access to services closer to home.
As your State Representative, I will:
• Advocate for expanded veteran healthcare access in northeastern Connecticut.
• Support partnerships that bring services closer to home.
• Increase awareness of available veteran benefits and resources.
• Support initiatives addressing housing, transportation, and mental health needs.
Seniors & Aging in Place
Many seniors want to remain in their homes and communities as they age, and I believe we should help make that possible.
As your State Representative, I will:
• Advocate for programs that help seniors age safely and independently.
• Support expanded healthcare and transportation access.
• Explore opportunities to bring programs like PACE to Connecticut.
• Reduce barriers that prevent seniors from accessing available resources.
Small Businesses & Farms
Small businesses and family farms are essential to the strength and character of our communities.
As your State Representative, I will:
• Advocate for reducing unnecessary barriers to success.
• Support programs that help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
• Protect Connecticut farmland and agricultural opportunities.
• Strengthen local economies while preserving community character.
Healthcare Access
My professional background in healthcare administration gave me firsthand experience with the challenges patients, providers, and families face when navigating the healthcare system.
As your State Representative, I will:
• Support efforts to expand healthcare access in northeastern Connecticut.
• Advocate for rural healthcare resources and workforce development.
• Improve coordination between healthcare systems and community services.
• Support policies that improve affordability and access for patients and families.
Responsible Growth & Community Input
My involvement in community advocacy began when residents sought answers about issues affecting Old Killingly Pond and large-scale development proposals. Those experiences reinforced my belief that growth should happen with transparency, community input, and respect for the people who call the Quiet Corner home. As your State Representative, I will: • Support responsible economic development that considers infrastructure and quality of life. • Advocate for meaningful community input on major development projects. • Protect critical water resources and environmentally sensitive areas. • Encourage planning that considers traffic, emergency services, and long-term impacts.
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