Education
Jason believes that all children in Winchester and Stoneham, and across the Commonwealth, should have access to a high quality public education.  We must ensure that our schools have the funding they need to offer a well-rounded curriculum, keep class sizes down, and attract and retain excellent teachers.  Jason will work to advance education reform efforts to expand access to early childhood education, provide full-day kindergarten, increase investment in math and science, and expand access to public higher education.[Top]

Healthcare
Jason is committed to making high quality, affordable healthcare available to all residents in Stoneham and Winchester and across Massachusetts.  Jason will also pursue efforts with consumers, businesses, healthcare providers, local government, and state government to better manage and control healthcare costs.[Top]

Support for Cities and Towns
Jason believes that our state government must do everything in its power to address the fiscal crisis facing Stoneham, Winchester, and many other towns and cities across Massachusetts.  He will work to significantly increase local aid while also finding new ways for our communities to raise revenue, better manage their expenses, and reduce their reliance on residential property taxes. [Top]

Economic Growth and Job Creation
Jason will pursue targeted efforts to encourage research and innovation in growth industries, such as technology and life sciences, that lead to improved global competitiveness and new job creation in Massachusetts.  He will also work to strengthen education, training, and workforce development. [Top]

Tax Policy
Jason supports efforts to close corporate tax loopholes that cost us hundreds of millions of dollars each year in lost tax revenues.  These tax loopholes drain funds from our cities and towns, schools, healthcare programs, public safety and other important public needs.  They also result in a higher tax burden on families and residential property owners.[Top]

Environment
Jason will advocate for active and concerted efforts to address environmental issues, including global warming, clean air, and clean water.  Jason also supports efforts to develop clean and renewable energy sources that reduce global warming, reduce our reliance on foreign oil, and drive innovation and economic growth in Massachusetts.[Top]

Choice
Jason supports a woman's right to choose and will oppose any effort to restrict access to reproductive health services.  Jason supports efforts to expand access to reproductive health services to keep women safe and protect these important rights. [Top]

Equal Marriage Rights
Jason supports same sex marriage rights and will oppose any effort to write discrimination into the Massachusetts State Constitution.  Jason will work to ensure that our state government protects and respects all families in Winchester and Stoneham. [Top]

Death Penalty
Jason opposes the death penalty and will oppose any effort to bring capital punishment into our state.[Top]