Issue: Supporting Needham's Businesses

My goal as a state representative would be to work in partnership with our Needham Business Association, Needham-Newton Chamber of Commerce and other motivated merchants to encourage and support our local business community. I have long been a proponent of buying local and have supported initiatives like selectively covering the parking meters, sidewalk sales days and the continued efforts of beautification of downtown and the Heights.  Beyond that, I would continue initiatives to make Needham as friendly for small businesses as possible through ensuring that our permitting process is quick, fair and efficient. Unique, well-run vendors like many we already have in Needham  are a foundation for the economic and social well being of our community.