MY APPROACH

 

Stand firm on climate commitments: Massachusetts won't retreat from climate leadership. I helped Winchester earn Climate Leader designation (the state's highest-tier municipal climate recognition) by adopting a stretch energy code, a building decarbonization roadmap, and an EV-first fleet policy. I will continue this leadership in the Senate.

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Build net zero schools and public buildings: I will advocate for the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to require net zero ready design for all new school construction it funds. Lynch Elementary in Winchester, the town's first all-electric net zero building opened in August 2025, proves it is buildable and cost-effective, saving approximately $55,000 a year in energy costs while providing a healthier learning environment. Every new school in Massachusetts should receive the funding to meet that standard.

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Defend and expand clean energy investments: I will protect offshore wind projects, support solar expansion, and keep Massachusetts competitive in the clean energy economy. I led on a $7 million solar bonding initiative in Winchester that passed 136-23 at Town Meeting, demonstrating what community commitment to clean energy looks like. The transition to clean energy means more predictable, dependable, and cost-effective energy free from the uncertainties and fluctuations of global fossil fuel markets.

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Champion climate tech innovation: I will support climate technology incubators like Greentown Labs and the startups developing breakthrough solutions. I will defend research funding that drives innovation, and keep Massachusetts the global leader in climate tech with clear pathways from research to commercial deployment and manufacturing. I founded the Net Zero Institute to convene corporate sustainability leaders on decarbonization because state climate policy only works when business is moving in the same direction.

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Accelerate local climate solutions: I will support municipal climate action plans, fund building electrification and weatherization, and enable communities to achieve their climate goals with state support. I support state grant funding tied to outcome metrics: communities that hit measurable climate targets earn more resources, just as the Climate Leader program rewards specific, verifiable commitments.

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Create green, accessible, safe communities: I support walkable neighborhoods, accessible transportation for people of all abilities, tree canopy and green space investments, and quality of life improvements that reduce emissions.

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Make biking safe for kids and families: Every child who can safely bike to school is one fewer car on the road and one healthier kid. I support expanding MassDOT's Safe Routes to School program, which currently serves over 1,300 schools in more than 285 Massachusetts communities and provides grants for bike racks, protected crossings, and infrastructure improvements. I'll advocate for schools in the district to participate and access available state and federal funding. I'll support protected bike lanes and connected bike paths so families can travel safely around town without a car. I support the Healey Administration's Ride Safe Act, which establishes a first-in-the-nation framework for e-bikes and micromobility devices to make these increasingly popular options safer for riders, pedestrians, and communities.

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Support clean energy job creation: I'll work to ensure that the transition to clean energy creates good-paying jobs with training pathways. I'll support workforce development in HVAC, solar installation, electrical trades, and energy efficiency so Massachusetts workers are first in line for the jobs the clean energy economy creates.

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Work within business to drive change: I'll support companies making real climate commitments and help build the business case for decarbonization. I founded the Net Zero Institute to bring together corporate leaders because aligning goals and working with businesses produces faster results than fighting them.

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Protect animals, wildlife, and natural habitats: Healthy ecosystems and a stable climate are inseparable. I support legislation to restrict Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs), which kill hawks, owls, foxes, and family pets up the food chain. S.644 would restrict these compounds statewide and I support its passage. I will defend the Wildlife Protection Act's ban on steel-jawed leghold traps. I support the PETS Act (S.3014), passed unanimously by the Massachusetts Senate in 2026, to end the puppy mill pipeline and unnecessary animal testing. I will preserve open space and wildlife habitat as essential infrastructure for both ecological health and climate resilience.

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