Alan’s Plan to Put People Before Politics: » Support a Green New Deal and a price on carbon to combat Climate Change by accelerating a just transition away from fossil fuels and create millions of clean energy jobs. » Institute an emergency paid leave program for educational professionals, parents, and working students.
People Before Politics: Alan Khazei’s Plan for Hopkinton
» Propose new funding for public arts and culture under the CARES Act to ensure community arts spaces are preserved. » Support small businesses by proposing a small business hiring credit and accelerated depreciation of capital investment for small businesses that hire new workers.
» Work to pass his Restore the Dream Account proposal, paid for by the Estate Tax, providing every young person who serves our country for one year with an account worth $50,000 to achieve the American Dream.
Read Alan’s Plan for every city and town in the 4th District at
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Hopkinton’s Assets and Initiatives » The Hopkinton Growth Study Committee examines growth trends and development, recommending actions to ensure Hopkinton can maintain its high standards in education, public safety, health, and protection of natural resources. » The Covid Fighters Blog. Fifteen-year-old Hopkinton resident Meher Kaur created The Covid Fighters Blog to provide factual information to her community. » Dell EMC Headquarters. Hopkinton is home to the headquarters of computer storage corporation Dell EMC, which is the town’s largest employer. » Outdoor Green Spaces. Hopkinton boasts two state parks: Hopkinton State Park and Whitehall State Park. Both are popular places to visit during the summer months.
Hopkinton’s Challenges » Unemployment Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Unemployment in Hopkinton rose to over 12% by Mary, 2020. » Transportation and Infrastructure. The 495/Mass Pike interchange, local traffic, limited sidewalks and insufficient public transit are concerns for residents. » Education Funding and Safe Reopening. Hopkinton’s school budget is under enormous stress due to falling tax revenues during the pandemic and costs associated with safe reopening. » Climate Change and Conservation. Hopkinton’s two state parks are subject to climate change impacts.
Alan Khazei is not a politician - he is a movement leader who co-founded City Year and led the national service movement to launch, protect and grow AmeriCorps. Alan is ready on Day One to lead the effort in Congress to protect our environment, ensure affordable healthcare for all, stop gun violence, address racial injustice and restore the American Dream for working families.
Alan’s Plan for Hopkinton was built by listening to the people of Hopkinton. In Congress, Alan will: Address the spike in unemployment through a Federal Jobs Guarantee including expanding AmeriCorps and providing Emergency Wage Support to save small businesses and keep people on the payroll. Alan will press for an infrastructure bill to renovate the 495 - Mass Pike interchange and repair crumbling infrastructure. Help restore education funding by passing the Heroes Act in Congress to secure $6,012,930 in funding for Hopkinton. Create a Hopkinton Congressional Advisory Board to stay connected to local issues in Hopkinton and ensure stakeholder voices are heard in Washington.