Currently holds the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives - Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket District until January 3, 2025.
Candidate for Massachusetts State Senate - Plymouth & Barnstable District (District 39) in 2024 Massachusetts General Election.
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We must also treat the whole person and not criminalize disease. Most people struggling with addiction have a co-occuring mental health issue that also needs to be addressed. I support mental health parity and treating mental health issues like any other injury. I supported the mental health reforms recently passed by the legislature to improve treatment options and make access to mental health more affordable. Learn more
We need more funding to promote local tourism, understanding that money coming from out of state will be an economic engine for our communities. Learn more
Dylan is a strong supporter of the states public education system and understands that a good public school education is a bridge to the middle class. He voted to support the Student Opportunity Act, Universal School meals, and free community college all of which are funded by the Fair Share Amendment which his Republican opponent voted against. Dylan will be champion for our schools and work to get increased reimbursement for school busing costs in the district. Learn more
I support the transition to renewable energy to meet our climate goals. Solar and wind are key to powering our future and also boosting economic benefits with good-paying, long-term jobs in the engineering, construction, mechanical, and electrical fields associated with climate technology. Learn more
We must also treat the whole person and not criminalize disease. Most people struggling with addiction have a co-occuring mental health issue that also needs to be addressed. I support mental health parity and treating mental health issues like any other injury. I supported the mental health reforms recently passed by the legislature to improve treatment options and make access to mental health more affordable. Learn more
Making housing affordable for middle- and low-income families keeps people from being priced out of home ownership, an important aspect of building family wealth. Seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities need supportive housing. We must address homelessness while also supporting middle class families with housing. We should raise the AMI threshold for “Affordable” housing so that middle class families can qualify because too often they make too much money to qualify but are also completely priced out of the market. Learn more
Clean water is the lifeblood of our region. It makes our communities liveable and it is the driver of our tourism economy. Many of our communities sit above sole-source aquifers and we must protect them. This means investing in clean water infrastructure and promoting smart-growth. Learn more
Dylan Fernandes voted to support one billion dollars in tax relief for working people across Massachusetts this year. It included legislation he filed to cut the estate tax that was overwhelmingly impacting middle class families in our region. Learn more
We must ensure that middle- and low-income families in Massachusetts are given the support they need to access high-quality childcare at an affordable cost. And we must support early education centers to make sure they have the resources they need to be successful. Learn more
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