As an experienced technology entrepreneur and business owner, I will bring to the State Legislature an understanding of the modern economy and a vision for leading this district in the future. As a business owner, I know the challenges small businesses face and the kinds of solutions they need, and will apply them to help our district. Throughout the course of my career, I have built and led many teams to bring products from concept to market. I have learned to achieve desired outcomes in the private sector by building consensus. I will bring this same skill set to policymaking in Hartford.

As a father of three young children who will be in the public school system for 15 more years, I am heavily invested in our schools and have a direct stake in the outcomes of public education. My regular interaction with teachers and school staff gives me a great appreciation for the work that they do as partners with parents, and I will bring my experience as an active parent to education policy.

In addition, my volunteer experience as a crisis counselor demonstrates my track record of empathetically connecting with people. This work made me realize just how rewarding it is to help people, and that I have a skill set for it.

My view of a good representative is someone who brings this balance of experience to public service.

My top priorities are (1) growing the local economy through innovation, (2) defending women’s reproductive freedoms, and (3) improving gun safety to reduce gun violence.

On the economy, I support tax relief efforts, including the largest tax cuts in state history under Governor Lamont. But tax policy alone won’t drive growth. As a Chief Technology Officer and small business owner, I see firsthand how the economy is evolving and I want to leverage my experience to foster innovation. I’ll work closely with local businesses, listen to their needs, and connect them with resources like AdvanceCT and Connecticut Innovations to help them thrive. I’m committed to facilitating open conversations to ensure local voices are heard in Hartford.

Reproductive freedom is straightforward to me: women deserve the right to make their own healthcare decisions. The Supreme Court’s decision to revoke that right after 50 years was a huge step backward. We’ve seen repeated attempts to restrict reproductive rights nationwide—and even here in Connecticut. I will be a firm advocate for choice and will oppose any effort to roll back these freedoms in Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien.

When it comes to gun safety, protecting our communities is paramount. While we have responsible gun owners in the district, firearms are lethal, and too many preventable tragedies occur. I will work to promote safe storage, reduce access to dangerous weapons, and build partnerships with law enforcement and gun owners. Our children deserve to feel safe in school, and together, we can create a safer environment for everyone.

Housing is a major factor in the rising cost of living, and the lack of supply drives prices higher. I agree with the governor that we need more taxpayers, not higher taxes. Connecticut is more than 100,000 units short of the housing needed to attract new businesses and residents. Addressing this shortage is essential if we want our state to grow.

We need a “yes and” approach: increasing the supply of both affordable and market-rate housing while incentivizing production. Unlocking additional state funding will help provide those incentives and we can build smarter, using high-quality, lower-cost materials to keep construction affordable.

Preserving the character of North Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien is important to residents, and I fully respect that. At the same time, we must create realistic ways for seniors, teachers, police officers, and other essential community members to afford to live here. Our area is expensive, and finding solutions won’t be easy, but I’ll work with other legislators to think creatively and reduce developers’ power over local zoning.

I believe the state has a role in ensuring towns build more housing. However, a collaborative, incentive-based strategy is far better than the current approach, which strips local control and feels punitive. With the right balance, we can increase housing options while protecting our communities’ character and values, ensuring both economic growth and quality of life for all residents.

Rising energy costs affect everyone, and unfortunately, they aren’t easy to fix—otherwise, the issue would have been resolved by now. However, I believe the General Assembly must strengthen oversight of large utilities like Eversource. Working with the Governor’s Administration, we can foster more competition and accelerate the delivery of renewable energy alternatives.

The current structure of electricity supply, established by bipartisan legislation starting in 2017, was essential at the time to save jobs and protect the state’s power supply from the Millstone nuclear facility. However, this arrangement also contributes to the “public benefits” charges on electric bills, which caused frustration after a July rate hike that Eversource could have spread out more gradually. While this Millstone deal made sense back then, it’s clear that we now need more competition and additional energy sources.

Some solutions require forward-thinking investments in infrastructure, like the potential offshore wind project in partnership with the Connecticut Wind Collaborative. These efforts will not only provide energy but also create jobs. We also need to explore and evaluate all new technologies, such as geothermal drilling and tidal energy, which are already in pilot stages in multiple places. A diverse, modern energy supply is crucial for our future.

Addressing rising energy costs also means confronting the climate crisis, which is real and already impacting Connecticut. Fighting this crisis is one of my campaign priorities, and I am committed to ensuring a sustainable future for our generation and the next.