Rodney Elliott’s Priorities for the State Senate

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Every student in Massachusetts deserves access to a high-quality public education. Rodney will fight to ensure communities receive their fair share of state education funding. He will also continue championing vocational and career-technical education as essential pathways to good-paying jobs. Rodney supports expanding capacity, updating facilities, and ensuring these programs are accessible to all students across the Commonwealth.

Strong communities begin with safe neighborhoods where families can live, work, and thrive. Rodney will work with local officials, public safety leaders, and residents to support community-based policing, youth outreach efforts, and targeted investments that keep neighborhoods secure. He is committed to ensuring each town in the district receives the resources needed to improve public safety and quality of life.

Communities across the 1st Middlesex District face aging roads, bridges, and wastewater systems. Rodney will advocate for major long-term state investment in local and regional infrastructure, including:

• Updating the Chapter 90 funding formula to reflect today’s construction costs
   
• Securing funds for local road and sidewalk improvements
   
• Keeping the Rourke Bridge replacement on schedule and on budget
   
• Supporting Chelmsford’s wastewater management and compliance challenges
   
• Advancing overdue transportation upgrades and bridge repairs across the district
   

Rodney will ensure that our communities are not overlooked and receive the infrastructure support they need for growth and safety.

Mental health challenges and substance use disorders continue to affect families throughout the 1st Middlesex District. Rodney will push for comprehensive reform of the state’s mental health and addiction treatment systems, including faster access to care, stronger community-based services, and better support for youth and families. He will advocate for expanded treatment options, crisis response services, and long-term recovery programs that meet the needs of every community.

As a longtime youth coach, referee, and volunteer, Rodney has seen firsthand the pressures young people face today. In the Senate, he will advocate for robust mental health support in schools, expanded after-school programming, and investments that help young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Families across the region continue to struggle with rising costs for housing, groceries, energy, and childcare. Rodney believes the state must prioritize targeted tax relief for seniors, renters, first-time homebuyers, and working families. He supports policies that reduce everyday expenses, expand access to affordable housing, and ensure that strong state revenues are used to ease the financial burden on those who need it most.

Rodney is a strong supporter of reproductive rights and the fundamental freedom to make personal healthcare decisions. He will work to uphold Massachusetts’ role as a national leader in protecting access to reproductive healthcare, safeguarding providers, and ensuring equitable access for all residents.