Where Marc Stands
Billerica families deserve an experienced State Representative who puts taxpayers, ratepayers and residents first.
Marc Lombardo is fighting to make Massachusetts more affordable, lower energy costs, control explosive state spending, complete the voter-approved audit of the Legislature and ensure Billerica receives its fair share from Beacon Hill.
Making Massachusetts More Affordable
Massachusetts has become one of the most expensive states in the country to live, work, raise a family and retire. Taxes, housing, groceries, utilities and everyday expenses continue to consume a larger share of household budgets.
Marc believes government should help families keep more of what they earn. He supports:
- Reducing the Massachusetts sales tax to 5 percent
- Reducing the state income tax to 4 percent
- Eliminating the state income tax on overtime pay
- Eliminating the state income tax on tipped wages
- Expanding tax relief for families and seniors
- Suspending the gas tax when prices place an extraordinary burden on residents
- Opposing new taxes on meals, vehicles, property and miles driven
Marc opposed legislation that would allow municipalities to substantially increase local-option taxes on meals, lodging and vehicles. Massachusetts residents are already paying too much. The answer is responsible government, not another tax increase.
Lowering Energy Costs
Massachusetts families and businesses are being crushed by high electricity, natural gas and heating costs. State-mandated fees and unrealistic energy policies are making the problem worse.
Marc supports a reliable, affordable and balanced energy policy. He has filed and supported proposals to:
- Remove state-imposed fees and assessments from energy bills
- Expand natural-gas pipeline capacity to bring more affordable, clean, and reliable energy into Massachusetts
- Reform Mass Save to reduce costs and deliver greater benefits to ratepayers
- Replace rigid 2050 climate mandates with achievable goals
- Eliminate costly state building mandates and preserve local control
- Oppose a Clean Heat Standard that would significantly increase heating costs
Completing the Audit of the Legislature
In 2024, 72 percent of Massachusetts voters approved a law authorizing the State Auditor to audit the Legislature.
The voters were clear: Beacon Hill must be accountable to the people.
Marc supports the audit, voted to protect the audit law and filed legislation to help compel the Legislature to comply. He opposes efforts to weaken the law, delay the audit or substitute an internal review controlled by legislative leadership.
Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is spent. Marc will continue demanding transparency, accountability and a complete independent audit of the Legislature.
Controlling Explosive State Spending
Massachusetts state spending has increased by approximately $20 billion in only five years, growth of roughly 45 percent. That level of spending is unsustainable and contributes to the constant demand for higher taxes and fees.
Marc supports budgets that prioritize taxpayers, local communities and essential services. He will continue working to:
- Eliminate massive fraud in public assistance programs.
- Require stronger oversight of MassHealth, public-benefit and housing programs
- Stop spending taxpayer dollars on unnecessary political priorities
- Return more funding to cities and towns
- Protect funding for schools, police, firefighters, veterans and seniors
- Hold state agencies accountable for failed programs and misspent funds
Every dollar government spends first comes from a taxpayer. Marc believes those dollars must be treated with respect.
Addressing Illegal Immigration
Massachusetts taxpayers are spending ~$5 billion annually of dollars on housing, healthcare, food, education and other benefits associated with illegal immigration.
Marc believes taxpayer-funded programs should prioritize American citizens and people who are legally present in Massachusetts. He supports:
- Limiting the Right to Shelter program to United States citizens who satisfy a Massachusetts residency requirement
- Requiring verification of citizenship or lawful status before receiving taxpayer-funded benefits
- Using the federal SAVE system to verify eligibility
- Preventing legal residents from being bypassed for public housing
- Increasing penalties for fraudulent identification and benefit fraud
Massachusetts must remain compassionate while enforcing the law, protecting public safety and putting taxpayers first.
Protecting Public Safety
Marc strongly supports the police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and correctional officers who keep our communities safe.
He has opposed legislation that would weaken law enforcement, reduce cooperation with federal authorities or make it more difficult to detain dangerous offenders.
Marc has also supported:
- Cancer-screening protections for firefighters
- Alzheimer’s and dementia response training for police, firefighters and EMS personnel
- Funding for Billerica police safety equipment
- Fire rescue equipment and a specialized rescue boat
- Stronger penalties for violent criminals and drug traffickers
- Collective-bargaining and due-process protections for police officers
Marc’s commitment to public safety has earned support from the State Police Association of Massachusetts, the New England Police Benevolent Association and the Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police.
Protecting Every Vote
Voters deserve an election system they can trust.
Marc supports requiring voters to present identification before receiving a ballot. His proposal would also ensure that eligible voters who do not have identification can obtain one without charge.
Voter identification is a commonsense safeguard that protects legitimate voters, strengthens public confidence and helps ensure every lawful vote is counted properly.
Protect every vote. Show ID to vote.
Supporting Schools and Increasing Local Aid
Billerica sends millions of dollars to Beacon Hill every year. Marc works to bring those tax dollars home.
As State Representative, Marc has helped deliver more than $500 million in state and school funding for Billerica, including a $73 million for the new Billerica Memorial High School.
Marc supports:
- Increasing Chapter 70 education funding
- Increasing unrestricted local aid
- Providing additional funding for special education and student transportation
- Supporting Billerica teachers, students and school programs
- Preserving local control over curriculum and education policy
- Recognizing cheerleading as an official school sport
- Ensuring girls have safe and fair opportunities in school athletics
Education decisions should be made by parents, teachers and local school officials, not imposed through one-size-fits-all mandates from Beacon Hill.
Protecting Local Control and Responsible Housing Growth
Massachusetts needs more housing, but Beacon Hill should not force every community to accept the same development model.
Marc opposes state mandates that override local zoning and force dense housing into communities without adequate consideration of traffic, schools, water, sewer capacity or neighborhood character.
He supports housing policies that:
- Respect local zoning authority
- Encourage responsible and appropriate development
- Expand housing opportunities for seniors, veterans and working families
- Address infrastructure and transportation needs
- Protect neighborhoods from unfunded state mandates
Billerica residents, not unelected state bureaucrats, should have the strongest voice in determining Billerica’s future.
Supporting Seniors
Seniors helped build Billerica and deserve to remain in the community they call home.
Marc supports:
- Expanded senior property-tax relief
- Increased prescription-drug assistance
- Greater funding support for Councils on Aging
- Protecting retirement income
- Increased local aid to reduce pressure on property taxes
- Programs that help seniors remain safely and independently in their homes
Marc holds regular office hours at the Billerica Council on Aging and works directly with seniors and families who need help navigating state programs.
Honoring and Supporting Our Veterans
Marc believes our responsibility to veterans does not end when their military service is completed.
He has secured state funding for Billerica’s VFW Solomon Post and filed legislation to increase the annual annuity paid to disabled veterans and their families.
Marc has supported major veterans initiatives that expand healthcare, housing, education and financial benefits, including the BRAVE Act, the SPEED Act, reforms to Massachusetts veterans’ homes and the HERO Act.
We can never fully repay the debt we owe our veterans, but Massachusetts must always honor their service and provide the benefits they have earned.
Protecting Parents, Children and Women’s Sports
Marc believes parents, not government, have the primary responsibility for decisions involving their children’s health, education and well-being.
He supports:
- Protecting parental rights in education and healthcare
- Giving parents access to information involving their children
- Preserving fairness and safety in girls’ sports
- Keeping major education decisions under local control
Marc will continue standing with parents and protecting the rights, safety and opportunities of every child.
Defending Constitutional Rights
Marc is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.
As a sportsman, he understands the importance of responsible firearm ownership. Marc will continue opposing laws that burden lawful gun owners while failing to address criminals who illegally obtain and use firearms.
First for Billerica
Marc Lombardo has the experience, record and determination to stand up to Beacon Hill and deliver results for Billerica.
Whether he is fighting to lower costs, demanding an audit, supporting public safety or bringing Billerica’s tax dollars home, Marc’s priority remains the same:
Billerica first. Every day.