Housing and Affordability

I know the rising cost of living is crushing families. We need to make it easier for long-term residents, first-time homebuyers, and seniors to find affordable places to live, cut taxes on working families, and hold utilities like National Grid accountable for price hikes.

Public Safety and Health

Violence and addiction affect us all. By investing in youth jobs, building trust with law enforcement, and tackling poverty’s roots, we can prevent them. I’ve secured funding for mental health and recovery services like The Bridge Club and will keep championing recovery in the State Senate.

Education and Young People

Every child deserves the same opportunity to receive a world-class education. I’m proud to have led on securing funding for a youth innovation hub, a vocational workforce program at the Boys and Girls Club, and support for early childhood education.

Roads and Quality of Life

I’ll find solutions to reduce traffic, improve sidewalks, and upgrade the bridges. I’ve secured millions to upgrade sidewalks, parks, and open spaces, and I’ll continue to make improving your quality of life a priority.

Seniors and Veterans

I’ll work to expand property tax work-off programs, increase senior shuttle services, and I’m proud to have restored funding for in-home PCA care. I’m committed to ending veteran homelessness and continue to prioritize transitional services.

Transparency and Accessibility

Every day, residents should be able to know where their tax dollars are going and how services are benefiting them. You’ll always know how I’ll vote, how to get help, and have my direct cell phone number (508) 633-8005

Senate Bill S.2246

Recent campaign mailers have spread false and misleading claims about legislation supported by Representative Vanna Howard, suggesting it would limit how often Massachusetts residents can drive or how many miles they can travel. These claims are not true. The legislation in question focuses on long-term climate goals and does not impose restrictions on individual driving behavior, a point reinforced by State Senator Michael Barrett, Chair of the Senate Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy.

"The characterization of this bill is simply not accurate,” said Senator Barrett, who represents the 3rd Middlesex District, including Bedford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Lincoln, Waltham, Weston, and parts of Lexington. “It does not try to limit the number of miles you can drive your car or how often you can use your vehicle."

Howard said the mailer misleads voters and distracts from the real issues facing families and communities across the district.

 “I am proud of my record and the work I’ve done to support responsible transportation policies that help working families and strengthen our communities,” Howard said. “The legislation that Mr. Elliott irresponsibly mischaracterizes sets goals for the year 2030 and includes ways to improve driving efficiency, reduce pollution and rebuild mass transit. It does not limit driving or take vehicles off the road, which Mr. Elliott would fully realize by reading the legislation.”

 “My campaign will continue to focus on the real issues that matter most to our constituents,” commented Howard, and added, “I will continue to speak directly with voters, stand by my record of accomplishments and focus on addressing the serious issues of affordability and economic opportunity for the people I serve. I would ask Mr. Elliott to do the same.”