Medley Long

Environment / Energy Expand energy choice for small businesses and homeowners through competitive supplier programs. Environment / Energy Oppose costly mandates like the Specialized Stretch Energy Code that drive up housing and utility prices. Environment / Energy Support regional infrastructure investments that expand clean, reliable, and affordable energy access — including natural gas and solar options. Economy Provide local grants and tax credits for first-time storefront tenants and community-serving businesses. Economy Streamline permitting and licensing processes that hold back local entrepreneurs. Economy Audit and roll back outdated state regulations that create unnecessary costs for family-run businesses. Infrastructure / Transportation Reform the Chapter 90 formula to reflect true local needs — not just population counts. Infrastructure / Transportation Advocate for more transparency and local control over how infrastructure dollars are spent. Infrastructure / Transportation Secure state matching funds for road and sidewalk improvements in Beverly and Wenham. Infrastructure / Transportation Prioritize water, broadband, and transportation improvements that help working families and reduce long-term costs. Government Reform Introduce legislation requiring economic impact statements for all new major bills. Government Reform Support transparency reforms for committee votes, legislative earmarks, and lobbyist disclosures. Housing Prioritize housing funds for veteran, senior, and workforce housing near downtowns and transit. Housing Incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and multi-generational housing options in local zoning. Housing Cut red tape that makes it nearly impossible to build small-scale “missing middle” housing. Housing Oppose rent control — which shrinks supply and hurts new construction. Taxes / Budget Support an independent audit of state agency spending and Beacon Hill earmarks. Taxes / Budget Oppose broad-based tax increases on working families and small businesses. Taxes / Budget Push for performance-based budgeting in state agencies, tied to real outcomes. Taxes / Budget Push for targeted tax relief for seniors, homeowners, and caregivers.