Affordable Housing That Works for Renters & Homeowners
Ward 9 families are being squeezed out of the community they built. Rent keeps climbing. The waiting lists for affordable units are years long. First-time homebuyers can't get a foot in the door. And too many seniors on fixed incomes are watching their property taxes make staying in their own homes nearly impossible.
This isn't an abstract policy debate. This is happening on our streets right now. I've lived in public housing. I know what those applications look like. I know what those waiting lists feel like. I know that "just apply" is not a solution when the system is already overwhelmed and the need is greater than the supply.The Problem
Expanding affordable housing options specifically designed for renters, working families, and seniors, not just market-rate development. Zoning and permitting reform that actually prioritizes affordability, not just density for developers Renter protections that give families stability and dignity.Supporting accessory dwelling unit legislation that helps homeowners and creates more affordable options.I will advocate for state-level legislation that encourages cities and towns to conduct land use audits identifying publicly owned land that is sitting unused or underutilized and evaluate whether that land can be rezoned for residential development. In a state where land costs are one of the biggest barriers to building affordable housing, we cannot afford to let buildable land sit idle while families sit on waiting lists. This isn't about taking anything from anyone. It's about being smart and intentional with what we already have.
Identifying land is only half the equation. I will work to connect rezoned parcels with local Concord-area builders and contractors who can actually put shovels in the ground creating jobs in our community while building the affordable units Ward 9 families need. This is how we solve two problems at once: housing supply and local economic opportunity.
Making sure Ward 9's voice is heard in every housing decision made at the State House
What I’ll Fight For
Housing isn't just a policy issue. It's the foundation of everything else. When people can't afford to stay in their community, families break apart, schools lose students, and neighborhoods lose the people who make them what they are. Ward 9 deserves housing that works for the people who live here, not just the people who invest here. That means being creative, being practical, and being willing to ask hard questions about what land exists, who it's serving right now, and who it could serve if we had the political will to act.