Massachusetts State Senate 1st Plymouth and Norfolk District (unopposed)

“Since the beginning of his public service, Senator O’Connor’s ultimate goal has always been to lift up and build our communities to be even better places to live, work, and raise a family. The South Shore is an incredible place, but every community has its set of challenges to overcome.” (Campaign website (oconnorforsenate.com))

“Supports expanding our Renewable Energy Portfolio, which involves procuring more megawatts of wind, solar, and other clean energies so that our resources are eventually 100% renewable. This means setting aggressive timelines so that Massachusetts can meet emissions reduction targets and eliminate our carbon footprint as fast as possible.” (Campaign website (oconnorforsenate.com))

“As a member of the Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change (GWCC), I work hands on with legislation and organizations to strengthen our natural resiliency and preserve the environment. Thanks to the 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act, we have reduced our statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the point where we are 21% below 1990 GHG levels, according to 2014 data reports.” (Campaign website (oconnorforsenate.com))