Families in District 23 feel squeezed even when they are doing everything right. Property taxes, insurance,
utilities, and basic goods add up quickly. The Legislature cannot control every price, but it can decide whether
to make life simpler or harder.
Sean’s goal is to lower friction: fewer surprises, clearer bills, and more predictable planning for households and
small businesses.
Sub-priorities
- Stable property tax policy. Support reforms that prioritize predictability and transparency over short-term headlines.
- Insurance and coastal resilience. Work to keep coastal insurance available and to match resilience investments with local risk.
- Everyday fees and fines. Guard against predatory fees that trap families in cycles of debt.
- Small business basics. Reduce red tape for local employers while protecting workers and customers.
Public schools are the backbone of every neighborhood. When the state treats schools like a political battlefield,
students, families, and educators carry the cost. Sean believes in steady, non-dramatic support for public schools.
Dollars, data, and decisions should line up. Districts deserve clear commitments so they can plan staffing,
facilities, and long-term improvements.
Sub-priorities
- Predictable funding. Stabilize formulas so districts are not constantly planning around moving targets.
- Respect for educators. Support competitive pay and working conditions that keep experienced teachers in the classroom.
- Safe learning environments. Pair safety planning with mental health support and realistic staffing.
- Less noise, more teaching. Guard classroom time from political distractions and unfunded mandates.
Healthcare is not abstract in coastal communities—it is about whether people can see a doctor before a small
problem becomes a crisis. It is about whether emergency rooms are overwhelmed because basic care is out of reach.
Sean supports practical steps that expand access, especially for working families, seniors, and veterans.
Sub-priorities
- Access to primary care. Support policies that keep clinics and providers in local communities.
- Mental health services. Expand community-based care and support school-linked programs.
- Transparent information. Require clear communication about coverage, networks, and costs.
- Emergency preparedness. Align healthcare planning with coastal evacuation and disaster plans.
People should not need a law degree to understand what their representative is doing. Sean supports clear,
routine communication about votes, bills, and budget decisions.
Sub-priorities
- Plain-language summaries. Regular explanations of major votes and what they mean locally.
- Office hours in the district. Scheduled time for face-to-face conversations in HD 23.
- Data before drama. Use data and district feedback to guide decisions, not social media trends.
- Bilingual outreach. Materials and summaries that include Spanish notes where possible.
