Issue Position: Serving Seniors

Issue Position

Walter has sponsored legislation to improve the quality of life for seniors. He has filed a bill that will improve the delivery of prescription drug benefits, co-sponsored legislation to establish a real estate tax credit for persons 65 and older, and has worked to exempt senior citizens from having to pay certain banking fees.

His legislative record on issues important to seniors has been, and continues to be, consistent and strong. Protecting seniors, like his parents, will always be one of his top priorities.
Specific Record Points

Co-sponsored legislation to enhance and strengthen penalties for crimes against seniors
Sponsored legislation to increase the real estate tax credit for retirees
Supports the $12 by '20 campaign to increase formula funding to local councils on aging

Protecting Our Communities

As a member of this community Walter knows what we believe in. He has fought tirelessly on local issues to ensure that our neighborhoods stay safe, sustainable, and livable places to call home.

*Worked to protect our natural beauties from destructive development and protected families from an ill-placed and unsafe waste facility in Holbrook
*Worked with Congressman Stephen Lynch and Senator Elizabeth Warren's office to correct the flight patterns at Logan Airport that disrupted our neighborhoods
*Fought hard to expand funds for full-day kindergarten -- even after a veto -- to help our working families
*Ensured local sports are available to our community by preventing the privatization of Ulin Rink
*Sponsored legislation for paid sick leave, real estate tax credits for seniors, increased lighting on Route 28 and Route 128

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