Massachusetts State House 1st Middlesex District

“I am a proven, engaged, passionate public servant with a long history of successful collaborations. I first saw the power of community engagement as a leader of the Kinder Morgan pipeline fight, and again as a co-leader of the toxic dirt fight in Pepperell, and all of my work since has incorporated that philosophy.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022))

“Climate change is a dire threat to our planet and must be met without equivocation. This cannot happen through lukewarm mandates, and absolutely cannot happen through unfunded mandates.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022))

“Funding State Mandates: As a resident of a district that comprises towns with a population from ~3,000 to ~12,000, I understand first-hand how crippling unfunded state mandates are. Unfunded state mandates, like regionalized bus transportation, leave towns held hostage as they wrestle with the dilemma of funding schools vs. funding necessary municipal needs.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022))

“Advocating for fair treatment and respect of women, preserving boundaries essential to maintaining fairness and safety. A steadfast advocate for law and order, supporting our law enforcement officers and first responders.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“I strongly believe in the need for a comprehensive audit of our state government—something 72% of us voted for in 2024. It's time to bring transparency and accountability to how your hard-earned tax dollars are being managed.” (Campaign website (votechrislyons.com))

“Year after year, we hear about wasteful spending, inefficiencies, and programs that fail to deliver results. Yet, there's been little effort to truly examine where our money is going.” (Campaign website (votechrislyons.com))