Government operates best when people can see it, understand it, and trust it. Right now, too much of what happens on Beacon Hill is out of public view. That needs to change.

I will advocate for increased transparency, accountability, and fairness in the State House so the people of Massachusetts can be confident their elected representatives truly work for them. 

Election Day Voter Registration

Our elections require reforms to ensure access and participation in the spirit of true democracy imagined by Thomas Paine.

I support Election Day voter registration, allowing eligible voters to register and cast a ballot on the same day. Legislation like the An Act to allow same day voter registration in Massachusetts would remove unnecessary barriers and ensure that no one is turned away because of missed deadlines or administrative hurdles.

Massachusetts has made progress expanding access to voting, but we can go further. Making registration available on Election Day is a safe and proven way to strengthen participation and ensure every citizen’s voice is heard. 

Open Meetings

Decisions that affect millions of people should not happen behind closed doors.

I support applying the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law to the legislature. I also support reforms to increase public access to hearings, votes, and deliberations.

Sunlight is not a threat to effective representative democracy. It is what makes it possible.

Stipend Reform

Taxpayers deserve to know how public money is being spent.

I support reforms similar to proposals filed in recent sessions that would require full public disclosure of legislative stipends and tie them to clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Compensation should be transparent, justified, and accountable to the public.

Public service is about responsibility, not perks.

State House Union

The people who keep our government running deserve a voice.

I support An Act relative to collective bargaining for legislative staff, which would allow State House staff to unionize. Staffers are essential to the legislative process, and they should have the ability to advocate for fair pay, reasonable hours, and professional working conditions.

Stronger public servants will benefit all of us.

Public Records

Access to information is a cornerstone of democracy.

Massachusetts consistently ranks among the worst states for public records access. That is unacceptable. I support strengthening the Massachusetts Public Records Law, including reforms like those proposed in this year’s ballot question to ensure timely responses, reduce excessive fees, and expand access to legislative records.

The public should not have to navigate insurmountable levels of bureaucracy to see what their government is doing.

Independent Audits

Accountability requires real oversight.

I support regular, independent audits of the legislature and state agencies. The ballot initiative to audit the legislature reflects a broader need for transparency and accountability in how public funds are used.

Audits should be conducted regularly, taken seriously, and made fully available to the public.

Transparency builds trust, and trust is essential to effective government.