JOBS & THE ECONOMY

Kip owned a construction trucking company for 12 years, where he learned how to create jobs and how the government can help. He knows that small businesses are too often ignored while giant corporations get special treatment. As a State Representative, Kip will fight to make sure small businesses have a level playing field, including priority access to Coronavirus relief funding.

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Coronavirus has not only threatened our public health, it has harmed Cape Cod's tourism based economy. As your State Representative, Kip will help our economy recover by making sure we get every dollar of state and federal relief funding that we deserve. We cannot let politicians send our tax dollars to every corner of the state while our economy suffers. In the long term, he will work with other legislators and business owners to build a year-round Cape Cod economy.

EDUCATION

Kip is a Barnstable High School graduate and the proud father of three children who graduated from public schools. His children were able to attend college and pursue their careers because of the education they received from BHS’s terrific teachers. The importance of a great public school system isn’t theoretical to Kip — it’s personal. 

As a State Representative, he will make sure Barnstable and Yarmouth get their fair share of state education funding. He believes schools should focus on educating students, not teaching to high-stakes standardized tests, so he will oppose efforts to further expand MCAS. Additionally, he will support additional funding for vocational schools so students who want to can prepare for a career in the trades.

SUPPORTING SENIORS

Seniors deserve an affordable cost of living and access to high quality services. Kip is a third generation Cape Codder and is proud of how the community supported his family, no matter their age. He supports property tax relief programs for lower-income seniors, so seniors can afford to stay in the town where they raised their family. Additionally, he will fight to increase prescription drug benefits and other programs that help older residents afford healthcare.

FIGHTING OPIATE ADDICTION

Almost everyone on Cape Cod knows someone who has been harmed by the opiate crisis. Thankfully, thanks to increased awareness and the heroic work of our first responders, overdose deaths have declined in recent years. But there’s still a lot more work to treat and prevent drug addiction. As State Representative, Kip will increase funding for addiction treatment so nobody is denied their chance at sobriety because a rehab placement isn’t available. Additionally, Kip supports stricter oversight of treatment programs so resources aren’t wasted on ineffective rehabilitation centers.

PUBLIC SAFETY

One of the most important duties of a State Representative is supporting our police and fire departments. If people don’t feel safe, no other government program matters. Thankfully, we have safe streets and a low crime rate thanks to the hard work of local law enforcement. In office, Kip will work to make sure our police officers have the training and equipment they need.

PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT

 Kip grew up enjoying the beach with his family and was blessed to share that with his own children. He wants to protect our seashore so it’s just as beautiful for his grandchildren.