Issues

If elected, I will be the only medical doctor in the State House or Senate. I am committed to using this expertise to improve oversight, regulation and delivery for you!

Foreign policy is not within the state legislature’s authority, but calling out antisemitism is. I will continue to work against the rising tide of anti-Jewish hate and call on our leaders to stand up to those who apply a double standard to Israel.

The threat posed by climate change cannot be overstated. Nothing matters if we don’t secure a livable planet. And we have already seen climate change impacts up close and personal right here in Newton and Brookline.

The Legislature can have a huge impact on housing, as shown by its passage of the MBTA Communities Act. As the next step, I will focus on investing more in affordable housing and creating incentives for lower cost, middle income units.

No one is spared from the impacts of climate change, so it is vital that we do more to protect our residents and properties from the impacts of climate change we are already experiencing: flooding, drought, extreme heat, to name a few.

Our services leave much to be desired in terms of safety, reliability, frequency, and accessibility. I will be a leading voice for investing in the MBTA so our residents have true alternatives to vehicle travel.

I support our amazing teachers and staff, but I will always put the needs of our children first.

As a father of two daughters and as a doctor, I see maintaining our protection of reproductive rights and access to abortion as vital to the overall
well-being of our Commonwealth.

Gun violence is a public health epidemic that has and will have lasting impacts on the health and well-being of everyone in the nation.

I care for people across the spectrum of gender and sexuality — if elected, I will continue to do so at systemic level on Beacon Hill.

Current State Rep. Ruth Balser has been a champion on many issues, including securing investments for our district. I will be equally dogged at pursuing funds for projects that matter to YOU.