Ballotpedia, Michael Day 

Michael was born in Decatur, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi and a graduate degree from Grand Canyon University. He has been affiliated with the Boys Scouts of America. He is a Christian. 

Michael Day has worked as a teacher and football coach. 

As of April 30, 2024, Michael Day’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "A deal made must be a deal honored. ... I will introduce legislation mandating “clawback” provisions are included in all tax credits and incentives given to private organizations. ... I will support legislation requiring the Executive to report on the effectiveness and impact of existing and future incentive programs."

Candidate website

Opposes tax credits and incentives given to private organizations and plans to  require Executive to report on the effectiveness and impact of existing and future incentive programs."

Supports capping third-party delivery fees to aid family-run restaurants, hit hard by safety measures and struggling with the shift to take-out, to survive financially during the pandemic.

Said, "With funding set at $46 billion, the House focused its efforts on combating the deleterious effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on every aspect of our lives... I was very happy to secure direct appropriations of $50,000 […]"

Said, "I will continue to invest in the future by working for increased funding for job training programs that truly prepare workers for jobs in the modern, global economy."

Supports legislation to cap Massachusetts' car insurance premium hikes at 35% for first-time at-fault accidents and shorten the penalty duration from five to three years.

Said, "Earlier this month, the House passed our budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21). With funding set at $46 billion, the House focused its efforts on combating the deleterious effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on every aspect of our lives... We also kept our commitment to our towns by increasing funding of unrestricted local aid as well as Chapter 70 education funding to Stoneham and Winchester."

The candidate's website says, "– Moved the traditional individual income tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15, providing flexibility to those filing during the pandemic."

The candidate's website says, "– Created a program dedicated to helping employers and nonprofits recover from layoffs as a result of COVID-19, and extended the unemployment benefit period."

The candidate's website says, "– Allowed extensions on property tax exemptions, modified town meeting requirements, and prohibited essential services provided by cities or towns from being terminated due to a missed or late payment."

The candidate's website says, "– Passed bill regulating commission fees charged by third-party delivery apps to restaurants struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic."

Supports bolstering family-owned businesses during the pandemic, recognizing them as community pillars, and advocates for local shopping to sustain them, acknowledging their crucial role in defining local economies and community engagement.

Supports local economies by promoting Stoneham and Winchester businesses through the "Spotlight on the 31st" Facebook initiative, which evolved to include various local entities after a strategic pause and community feedback.

The candidate's website says, "$10 million for matching grants for capital investments by small businesses;"

Supports the state-funded grant for enhancing community resilience to pandemic-related challenges, and believes it will bolster safety and economic growth, commending the cooperative efforts that made it possible for Winchester.

Said, "We passed a partial budget in July, hoping to have a clearer and more accurate economic picture of the Commonwealth’s revenue situation by this Fall. Citing the latest projections which are on par […]"

The candidate's website says, "Representative Day Announces Return of “Spotlight on the 31st” ... which he designed to call attention to the small businesses based in Stoneham and Winchester and to encourage residents to patronize them. ..."

Supports economic development; secured $1 million for Winchester's downtown rail corridor planning and redevelopment, and $75,000 for technological enhancements at the Winchester Historical Society to enhance remote access to its resources.

Said, "On July 28th, we in the House passed H4879, an Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth... I secured the authorization for future appropriation of funds from the Governor that will help both Stoneham and Winchester bounce back from the economic hardships that have accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic and will boost economic drivers in our communities."

Said, "My bill capped the fees third-party food delivery services could charge to restaurants during the COVID-19 state of emergency."

Supports restaurant relief measures; successfully amended H4879 with colleagues' support, now in conference committee for House and Senate to reconcile economic development bills, hopeful for inclusion in final recommendations.

The candidate's website says, "State Representative Michael S. Day recently announced JK Automotive Designs as his nomination for Manufacturer of the Year in the 31st Middlesex District... The 5th Annual Manufacturing Awards... recognize manufacturers who have adapted and pivoted in response to the pandemic..."

Said, "I will also fight to honor the pension, health care and related commitments we made to our seniors and safeguard essential resources such as ride sharing programs and our senior centers."

The candidate's website says, "This bill makes appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements."

The candidate's website says, "Releases three easements of land from the MWRA to Stoneham for further development."

The candidate's website says, "This bill exempts veterans’ disability payments from being counted toward their eligibility for low income housing."

Said, "We also honored our long-standing commitment to our most vulnerable residents by increasing housing and homelessness funding, and addressing an expected eviction crisis with more than $350 million in funding to various agencies and initiatives, including:"

Said, "We also increased efforts to bolster economic development, support small businesses and restore jobs, including:"

Supports local industry recognition; Representative Day nominated JK Automotive Designs for a manufacturing award, honoring their pivot to produce essential pandemic-related items. The awards ceremony is scheduled for October 27th.

Supports economic and community recovery from COVID-19 impacts by funding infrastructure improvements in Winchester through MassDOT's Shared Streets and Spaces grant program.

The candidate's website says, "$6 million for small business technical assistance grants;"

The candidate's website says, "$2 million for local manufacturers through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership;"

Said, "Recently, my colleagues and I passed the House budget for fiscal year 2017 (FY17). I am thrilled to share that this budget includes record funding for our district!"

Said, "I thank my colleagues in the House for supporting my efforts to pass these appropriations for Stoneham and Winchester. With their support, I won approval for the funding of specific projects that would benefit us directly."

Said, "This budget reflects my commitment to provide our towns with increased state assistance and financial flexibility..."

Said, "The House passed my bill as part of a larger restaurant relief measure in early June. Unfortunately, the Senate did not take this part of the legislation up when it passed a scaled-down restaurant relief bill in July."

Said, "Finally, I was pleased to work with my colleagues to secure the authorization of $12,500,000 for future appropriation for Zoo New England... We prevailed on the Baker Administration to appropriate more than $3 million in MassWorks funding to the Stone Zoo, which allowed Zoo New England to unlock millions of dollars in private contributions..."

The candidate's website says, "Economic Development Bill Includes Funding Authorization for Stoneham and Winchester Economic Priorities"

The candidate's website says, "Economic Development Bill Includes Relief For Restaurants"

Said, "JK Automotive’s willingness to shift gears in the middle of a pandemic to help support frontline workers ... exemplifies why I nominated them as Manufacturer of the Year in the 31st Middlesex District,” said Representative Day. “This recognition is entirely appropriate, but also falls short of capturing the impact JK Automotive made ... I deeply appreciate the Caucus’ acceptance of my nomination in naming JK Automotive as a Manufacturer of the Year.”"

The candidate's website says, "If you know of a local business that should be spotlighted by this program, you are invited to post their information on the “Spotlight on the 31st” Facebook page or by emailing Representative Day directly at Michael.day@mahouse.gov."

The candidate's website says, "$15 million for community development financial institutions;"

The candidate's website says, "$19 million for summer jobs for at-risk youth."

The candidate's website says, "Record Funding for Stoneham and Winchester in the FY17 House Budget"

The candidate's website says, "Economic Development Bill Includes Relief For Restaurants - State Representative Mike Day"

The candidate's website says, "Economic Development Bill Includes Funding Authorization for Stoneham and Winchester..."

The candidate's website says, "Additionally, we can (and should) expand mixed use housing options in our downtowns so that our seniors can choose to stay and enjoy the towns they have built and the next generation of residents can raise their own families here."

Supports mixed housing options to support seniors citizens. 

Supports capping third-party delivery service commissions at 10% for non-chain restaurants during emergencies, to alleviate financial strain on small businesses already impacted by reduced dine-in services.

Said, "I support recent legislation increasing the minimum wage to $11 per hour by 2017 and will work to index future minimum wage increases to the Consumer Price Index, so that our workers don’t bear the brunt of inflation."

Supports raising the minimum wage to $11 per hour by 2017 and will "work to index future minimum wage increases to the Consumer Price Index, so that our workers don’t bear the brunt of inflation."

Opposes excessive regulation and fees on small businesses, supports tax credits and incentives for job creation, and wants to transition individuals from unemployment to employment.

Opposes excessive regulation and fees on small businesses, supports tax credits and incentives for job creation, and wants to increase employment rate. 

Supports job stability, advocates for mandatory paid sick leave, champions equal pay, and endorses workers' rights to collective bargaining.

Opposes tax credits for corporations without oversight, criticizes inadequate monitoring, and the failure to reclaim funds from non-compliant recipients, leading to a compromised tax base and increased burden on individuals and families.

Opposes unmonitored tax credits for corporations, advocating for oversight to protect the tax base.

Plans to navigate the projected $4-6 billion shortfall, confident in addressing the deficit, and intends to support schools, local governments, public health, and businesses for a safe economic recovery from the pandemic.

Plans to increase funds for local governments, public health, and businesses for pandemic recovery.

Supports redevelopment of underused areas for housing, economic growth, grants for businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans, and zoning law changes to allow majority local vote rather than a 3/4 requirement.

Supports redevelopment of underused areas for housing and economic growth, with grants for minority-owned businesses, and zoning law changes by majority vote. 

Supports continued tax relief and government assistance for seniors, including fuel aid and extending the senior circuit breaker tax credit, acknowledging their past contributions through taxes and the challenges of living on a fixed income.

Supports continued tax relief and government assistance for seniors, including fuel aid and extending the senior circuit breaker tax credit. 

Supports legislation to boost employment for the disabled, fostering independence and reducing reliance on state aid, while expanding their job market and enhancing self-sufficiency and dignity.

Supports legislation to boost employment for disabled populations. 

Supports granting essential businesses immunity from lawsuits and civil liabilities for damages claimed to result from coronavirus exposure, contingent on the business acting in good faith.

Supports granting essential businesses immunity from lawsuits and civil liabilities for damages claimed to result from Covid-19. 

Supports local businesses amidst pandemic challenges, recognizing their struggles compared to national chains, and encourages community patronage and unity for a stronger post-pandemic recovery.

Supports local businesses amidst recovering pandemic challenges, citing their struggles compared to national chains.

Supports economic growth by amending legislation to allocate $1 million for a regional transit system in Stoneham and nearby areas, enhancing transportation and access, and securing additional funds for local historical society technological advancements.

Supports enhancing mass transit access and increasing funds for local historical society technological advancements.

Said, "We must make sure our seniors are able to continue to live in Stoneham and Winchester. I am committed to providing our senior population with the assistance they need to remain here and enjoy the communities they helped to build."

Plans to install mixed housing to assist senior populations.

As of March 19, 2024, Michael Day’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Said, "Massachusetts has made great strides in proving that sound environmental policies can also be highly beneficial to the economy... I am in favor of the Commonwealth’s march towards zero waste and will sponsor legislation to update the bottle bill and increase our recycling efforts."

The candidate's website says, "This bill creates a Sustainable Packaging Advisory Board to manage the recycling of municipalities and provide incentives to them to create a zero waste plan and be reimbursed for a certain percentage of all municipals recycling."

Supports revitalizing Winchester's center by allocating $50,000 for Aberjona Riverbank restoration, aiming to enhance flood control, environmental health, and economic growth through strategic planning and community investment.

Plans to protect local charm by advocating for Smart Growth, updating zoning laws, curbing sprawl, opposing uncooperative developers, and revitalizing unused properties.

The candidate's website says, "This bill requires home heating oil companies to provide their customers with an annual notification that insurance is available to cover oil spills... Many consumers do not realize that they are covered for oil spills..."

The candidate's website says, "This bill makes any future autonomous vehicle must be a Zero-emission and electric car."

Said, "I am also very happy that we continue to move forward in our fight against climate change and to prioritize climate resiliency initiatives, dedicating more than $300 million to environmental spending in FY’21, including:"

The candidate's website says, "This allows cities and towns to seek reimbursement of legal fees from utilities incurred as a result of that municipality’s involvement in the siting process."

Said, "I grew up in these communities, and Megan and I are raising our three sons here because of the natural beauty and open air resources our neighborhoods offer us."

Said, "Together, we can support the phasing out of coal in Massachusetts and commit to expanding clean and renewable energy sources across the state."

Supports clean and renewable energy industry and eliminating the use of coal across the state. 

Plans to legislate for manufacturers to bear more e-waste recycling costs and to enhance and finance public transport, reducing pollution and saving money.

Plans to legislate for manufacturers to bear more e-waste recycling costs and to enhance and finance public transport, as he believes that would reduce pollution and save money.

The candidate's website says, "Requires the EFSB to consider a new power line proposal’s impact on the environment... before prioritizing the 'lowest possible cost' of the proposal when considering whether or not to grant a license."

Plans to require the EFSB to consider environmental effects over solely cost to be granted a license. 

Supports aggressive action against climate change and global warming, advocating for federal incentives to cut carbon emissions and redevelop toxic "brownfield" sites.

Supports action against climate change and global warming and plans to advocate for federal incentives to cut carbon emissions and redevelop toxic "brownfield" sites.

The candidate's website says, "Would close a loophole by requiring all municipalities and commercial solid waste haulers who provide trash removal services to also offer comparable access to recycling services."

Plans to require all municipalities and commercial solid waste haulers who provide trash removal services to also offer comparable access to recycling services."

Energy & the Environment

Supports establishing a Personal Protective Equipment Exchange to connect manufacturers with healthcare providers, enhancing PPE access for eldercare facilities, particularly after COVID-19's impact on nursing homes, to prepare for potential case surges.

Said, "I believe it is the role of government to protect our senior population... As your State Representative, I will relentlessly pursue increased home care services... These services help highly skilled health workers provide care in a more efficient manner, thereby cutting down on expensive and lengthy hospital stays."

The candidate's website says, "Would require healthcare professionals licensed by the Commonwealth to adhere to the legal, moral and professional standards of their industry and requires these professionals to report suspected acts of torture and abusive treatment..."

The candidate's website says, "This bill would lock in existing health care premium percentages paid by municipal retirees at the current rate, allowing cities and towns to increase premium percentages on future retirees only."

The candidate's website says, "This bill would require healthcare professionals licensed by the Commonwealth to adhere to the legal, moral and professional standards of their industry and to report suspected acts of torture and abusive treatment to an appropriate government agency or licensing authority."

The candidate's website says, "This bill (language forthcoming) would add as a condition of licensure a requirement that psychiatrists providing mental health treatment in MA accept a certain percentage of MassHealth patients for treatment."

The candidate's website says, "At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, JK Automotive...retrofitting their state-of-the-art laser cutters and printers to mass-produce personal protective equipment free of charge for health care workers...JK Automotive manufactured hundreds of face shields around-the-clock...Because of the quality of materials used, JK Automotive’s shields could withstand a thorough disinfectant process after each use, allowing front line workers to keep their focus on the individuals in need of immediate help."

The candidate's website says, "– Passed $1B in funding for implementation and expansion of COVID-19 testing capabilities across the Commonwealth."

The candidate's website says, "The bill will allow for consumers to choose if they want to receive notifications of cancellation or non-renewal electronically from their insurance companies... It will modernize the insurance laws..."

The candidate's website says, "*H3493 An Act prohibiting the participation of healthcare professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners"

The candidate's website says, "This requires the HPC to conduct a study on the variation of the practice of behavioral health providers and to make recommendations for improving quality and outcomes for patients."

The candidate's website says, "This changes the responsibility for funding of health care oversight agencies and creates a maximum expense payment."

Said, "Feel sick? Get tested. I continue to press for increased availability of tests and testing sites throughout the CommonwealthFor more information and an interactive map of all COVID-19 testing sites in the Commonwealth, visit www.mass.gov/covid-19-testing"

The candidate's website says, "*HD1779 An Act to expand access to mental health services"

The candidate's website says, "$11 million for the Department of Mental Health’s Rental Subsidy program;"

Supports healthcare workers by manufacturing PPE, donating designs and funds, and providing equipment to frontline workers at no cost during the pandemic, while maintaining employee salaries and not profiting from these efforts.

Said, "Wear a mask. This is not a political issue... This is a matter of common sense, common decency and scientific truth. Masks work to prevent the spread of COVID-19..."

Said, "I will advocate for the implementation of harm reduction programs and the authorization of new treatments that can counter, or even eliminate, physical dependency on opioids and other highly addictive drugs... We must increase the availability of overdose reversal drugs so that our first responders are well equipped with these life-saving treatments..."

The candidate's website says, "Currently, patients with seizure disorders are required to “fail first” on three different medications before insurance companies will cover the treatment protocol... This bill would reduce the requirement to one “fail first” trial, which will improve the quality of life for those with epilepsy and other seizure disorders."

Plans to reduce insurance requirements for seizure disorder treatments.

Supports amendments for comprehensive COVID-19 coverage, including outpatient testing for asymptomatic individuals, and advocates for increased autonomy for healthcare providers in prescribing medications without in-person visits.

Supports amendments for comprehensive COVID-19 coverage, including outpatient testing for asymptomatic individuals, and plans to advocate for increased autonomy for healthcare providers in prescribing medications without in-person visits.

Supports enhancing healthcare by passing H4888, which mandates equal insurance coverage for telehealth and in-person visits, reflecting a shift towards digital health services post-COVID-19.

Supports passing H4888, which mandates equal insurance coverage for telehealth and in-person visits. 

Said, "Drug dependency is often the end result of the self-treatment of mental health problems. I will advocate for extended insurance coverage for mental health evaluation, treatment and access to specialized facilities and programs."

Plans to extend insurance coverage for mental health evaluation, treatment and access to specialized facilities and programs."

The candidate's website says, "This bill would restrict the abilities of insurance companies to force patients to switch medications for non-medical reasons."

Plans to introduce bill that would restrict the abilities of insurance companies to force patients to switch medications for non-medical reasons.

Said, "Wear a mask. This is not a political issue... This is a matter of common sense, common decency and scientific truth. Masks work to prevent the spread of COVID-19."

Healthcare

The candidate's website says, "Would set state contribution limits to independent expenditure PACs (these new political entities are also known as “Super PAC’s”) by aligning them with existing limits of $5,000 per calendar year to “traditional” PAC’s."

Believes Legislature's actions to expand voting access and ensure safety during COVID-19 led to record primary turnout and anticipates high participation in the general election due to increased voting accessibility.

The candidate's website says, "We saw a record turnout for September’s primary elections as a result of the Legislature’s action earlier this year expanding access to voting... Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin expects yet another record turnout for November’s general election, citing the increased accessibility to voting as a key [...]"

Said, "Our job as legislators is to correct the course when our government institutions become sclerotic... We must act when there is a disconnect between policies, perceptions and actions."

Supports legislative and constitutional actions to distinguish corporate rights from individual rights, ensuring transparency in election funding and equal regulatory adherence for all campaign influencers.

Supports actions to distinguish corporate from individual rights in elections.

Voting & Elections

Said, "Painkilling drugs, like oxycodone, are powerful and highly addictive... I will strengthen and increase the Commonwealth’s ability to audit the frequency and quantities of prescriptions for painkillers and empower the proper authorities to discipline physicians who routinely over prescribe certain pharmaceuticals."

Plans to advocate for proactive, effective drug dependency treatments and secure funding for local communities to address the public health crisis, citing current measures as reactive and insufficient.

Supports the bill for modernizing law enforcement training and oversight, enhancing accountability, establishing clear conduct standards, and rejects the notion that it punishes officers due to an incident far away, referencing George Floyd's death.

Supports legislative action to restore trust in law enforcement, establish clear conduct standards, and ensure accountability, acknowledging the bill's imperfections but emphasizing its necessity and progressiveness in public safety.

Supports investing $15,000 in new sanitizing equipment for the Stoneham Fire Department to mitigate health risks by effectively removing carcinogens from firefighters' gear.

Supports partnering with Substance Abuse Coalitions in Stoneham and Winchester to enhance education and resources, inform prevention and treatment strategies, and guide best practices for addressing drug dependency in communities and schools.

The candidate's website says, "This bill builds on the 2018 criminal justice reform law and adds section 100c sealing in chapter 276 of Massachusetts General Law as sections that can be expunged."

Supports enhancing the 2018 Criminal Justice reform law's data collection, aligning statutory language for the JROB and Public Safety Secretary's duties, and mandating district attorneys to gather and report data.

Believes Massachusetts Civil Rights Act's stringent requirements push plaintiffs to federal courts, which may become less sympathetic to civil rights under Trump appointees, thus advocating for stronger state laws to protect residents' rights against government actors.

The candidate's website says, "With the current language we are forced to indict retail crime cases as felonies. This bill allows the court to have an alternative misdemeanor option."

Supports amending legislation to broaden who can issue probation warrants, including various supervisors and directed personnel, to enhance timely enforcement, and advocates for permanent warrants for efficient after-hours processing and distribution.

The candidate's website says, "This requires the impoundment (for at least 12 hours) of a vehicle operated by an individual who is resuscitated during an overdose. This bill tracks the existing impoundment law for OUI cases."

Supports a bill mandating assessment of inmates for alcohol dependence by qualified professionals to determine the need for FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment.

The candidate's website says, "On July 24th, ... the House passed H4860, the long-awaited police reform bill focused around use of force standards, the limiting of qualified immunity and the establishment of a P.O.S.T board, that will be used to mandate training for law enforcement officers ..."

Opposes the view that the bill is punitive; believes it maintains due process and collective bargaining, and supports the majority of law enforcement professionals who demonstrate high standards of conduct and service.

The candidate's website says, "It takes steps that our law enforcement professionals cannot take for themselves by making training and standards – created by law enforcement professionals themselves – uniform, transparent and fair."

Said, "The end result of the House legislation is a step forward for our law enforcement professionals and our Commonwealth."

The candidate's website says, "A retired police captain wrote... the problem is – quote: 'that a small percentage of officers apply force unreasonably.'"

The candidate's website says, "A small percentage of our law enforcement profession apply force unreasonably... This unreasonable application of force... results in the unwarranted deprivation of life and liberty... and it must be addressed."

Believes that the pervasive 'talk' in communities of color about the dangers of police encounters signifies a fundamental breach of trust in public safety.

Said, "It’s not just because of the murder of George Floyd... that lit a nationwide tinderbox... We are here, in essence, because every one of us... have heard about 'the talk.'"

Supports law enforcement professionals, acknowledging their risk and responsibility in maintaining peace and upholding higher standards due to their authority in Massachusetts.

Supports legislative action to restore trust in law enforcement through clear standards and collaboration, acknowledging the bill's imperfections but emphasizing its necessity and progressiveness in public safety reform.

Said, "In addition, I carried an amendment that would provide Stoneham with $15,000 in funds dedicated to modernizing the Stoneham Fire Department’s sanitizing equipment..."

The candidate's website says, "These are steps that are necessary to restore a trust that is broken with a segment of our population that has cried out clearly with pleas for change."

Said, "We have heard about the talk that black parents have with their children about how to prepare for encounters with law enforcement and how to make sure those encounters do not turn deadly."

Said, "As the Chair pointed out in her opening remarks, 99.9% of model conduct just isn’t good enough. I am 100% positive our law enforcement professionals agree. Every single one of them I have spoken to does."

Believes in teaching respect for service providers but has never felt the need to instruct his sons on safeguarding their lives during police interactions, recognizing this as a common concern in communities of color.

The candidate's website says, "Through this program, Winchester will receive $125,974.80to provide traffic calming in the town center, reconstruct curb ramps on segments of the Tri-Community Greenway and create a two-way bike lane connecting to Winchester High School."

The candidate's website says, "911 calls are the most traumatic moments of an individual’s life... This bill would create a presumption of privacy of those recordings while still providing a public transcript of the calls and a process for releasing the recordings when the public interest outweighs individual privacy concerns."

Supports expanding drug court programs for recovery over incarceration, re-evaluating mandatory minimums, and revising guidelines for a fairer, more effective criminal justice system.

Supports expanding drug court programs for recovery over incarceration, re-evaluating mandatory minimums, and altering the guidelines of the criminal justice system.

Supports a bill focusing on court access and due process, limiting court personnel's interactions with ICE, protecting victims and witnesses' immigration status, and ensuring detainees' rights to legal counsel and attendance at state court hearings.

Supports the expansion of the HOPE/MORR program to reduce recidivism among moderate and high-risk offenders through swift and certain sanctions for probation violations, aiming to deter drug use and crime.

Supports legislation to enhance police training and oversight, ensuring officers meet high conduct standards and addressing the issue of removing those who misuse force.

Supports legislation to enhance police training and oversight, ensuring officers meet high conduct standards and addressing the removal of those who misuse force.

Plans to combat elder abuse through harsher penalties for perpetrators and resolve unfair lending, addressing physical, mental, and financial exploitation of seniors.

Plans to combat elder abuse through harsher penalties for perpetrators 

The candidate's website says, "Would increase the fines commensurate with how much marijuana product or plants an individual is unlawfully growing or in possession of as a way to discourage trafficking and the continuation of the black market industry."

Plans to increase fines for growing or in possession of marijuana product  unlawfully as he believes it would "discourage trafficking and the continuation of the black market industry."

Plans to impose restrictions on data collection and drone surveillance to protect privacy, free speech, and association, advocating for legislative regulation on both government and private sector data practices.

Plans restrict data collection and drone surveillance to protect privacy, free speech, and association, advocating for legislative regulation on both government and private sector data practices.

Wants to "STOP sanctuary cities that lead to tragedy."

- Wants to "STOP sanctuary cities that lead to tragedy."
- Supports protecting the 2nd Amendment

Public Safety

Plans to continue Senator Jason Lewis's efforts to secure adequate Chapter 70 funding for Stoneham and Winchester schools, and to ensure the state fulfills its public education funding commitments.

The candidate's website says, "The FY17 House budget includes record levels of local aid funding for both towns—including $3,971,684 in Chapter 70 education funding for Stoneham, and $7,924,363 in Chapter 70 education funding for Winchester."

The candidate's website says, "$5.3 billion in Chapter 70 education funding."

The candidate's website says, "$13 million for homeless student transportation;"

The candidate's website says, "$46 million for Adult Basic Education services; and"

Supports directing resources for early literacy programs in Massachusetts, targeting students in grades K-5, especially in high-need districts, and funding for ages 0-5 literacy through grants.

Supports universal pre-K, champions access to higher education and adult education, and recognizes public schools as Massachusetts' foundation, drawing from his experience as a UMass Amherst graduate and father of three.

Supports universal access to pre-K and more accessible higher and adult education.

Plans to overhaul the outdated, unfair state education funding formula to ensure equitable aid for all students, highlighting recent school upgrades in Stoneham and Winchester and opposing the burden of compensating for funding shortfalls due to the old system.

Plans to alter state education funding to "so students in every community receive fair share of educational aid."

Wants to "Stop politicians who have never been in a classroom from making curriculum decisions and pushing their agenda."

- Wants to "Stop politicians who have never been in a classroom from making curriculum decisions and pushing their agenda."

Education

Michael Day

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Michael Day is from Winchester and currently resides in Stoneham with his wife Megan and their three sons. He graduated from Phillips Academy and recieved a Bachelors Degree from the University of Massechusetts-Amherst and earned his law degree from Georgetown University. 

Michael Day works as a State Representative in Massachusetts.  Michael co-founded a law firm and has experience as a Litigation Assocaite and in governmental affairs. 

As of April 13, 2024, Michael Day’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Supports raising the minimum wage to $11 per hour by 2017 and will "work to index future minimum wage increases to the Consumer Price Index, so that our workers don’t bear the brunt of inflation."
- Opposes excessive regulation and fees on small businesses, supports tax credits and incentives for job creation, and wants to increase employment rate. 
- Supports job stability, advocates for mandatory paid sick leave, champions equal pay, and endorses workers' rights to collective bargaining.
- Opposes unmonitored tax credits for corporations, advocating for oversight to protect the tax base.
- Plans to increase funds for local governments, public health, and businesses for pandemic recovery.
- Supports redevelopment of underused areas for housing and economic growth, with grants for minority-owned businesses, and zoning law changes by majority vote. 
- Supports continued tax relief and government assistance for seniors, including fuel aid and extending the senior circuit breaker tax credit. 
- Supports legislation to boost employment for disabled populations. 
- Supports granting essential businesses immunity from lawsuits and civil liabilities for damages claimed to result from Covid-19. 
- Supports local businesses amidst recovering pandemic challenges, citing their struggles compared to national chains.
- Supports enhancing mass transit access and increasing funds for local historical society technological advancements.
- Plans to install mixed housing to assist senior populations.

- Supports clean and renewable energy industry and eliminating the use of coal across the state. 
- Plans to legislate for manufacturers to bear more e-waste recycling costs and to enhance and finance public transport, as he believes that would reduce pollution and save money.
- Plans to require the EFSB to consider environmental effects over solely cost to be granted a license. 
- Supports action against climate change and global warming and plans to advocate for federal incentives to cut carbon emissions and redevelop toxic "brownfield" sites.
- Plans to require all municipalities and commercial solid waste haulers who provide trash removal services to also offer comparable access to recycling services."