Issue Position: Standing Up for Veterans

Issue Position

Pete proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War and fights tirelessly for veterans issues. As Chairman of the Lynn City Council's Veterans Committee he's been a champion for the men and women who have served our great nation, including making sure veterans have access to the health care services they need by working to stop the VA from closing the Lynn Veterans Health Clinic.

Pete understands veterans face unnecessary roadblocks when it comes to rejoining the workforce. For instance, many veterans with experience in highly useful skills like nursing, steam engineering, truck driving and other trades are forced to pay thousands of dollars for certificate training in jobs they have successfully performed in the military. If elected to represent the 11th Essex District in the State House, Pete will introduce legislation to close this loophole and ensure returning veterans receive proper credit for military work.

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