Representative Paul R. Heroux Served 1993 - 2018 Democrat - 2nd Bristol

Paul is an advocate for the advancement of evidence-based government with a particular focus on crime prevention strategies; outcome evaluations on government programs that make use of a control group; housing and assistance for people living in homelessness; and decreasing the stigma associated with mental illness. Paul’s experience prior to becoming an elected official includes working in prison and jail administration, working at a national security think tank, working in the Middle East, and working with 5-12 year old children for seven years. Paul is a frequent guest on Russia Today International discussing Iran and the greater Middle East. He is a prolific writer and has published over 300 public policy columns, including writing for the the Huffington Post about policy on gun violence, sex offenders, prison policy, the Middle East, and mental illness.