State Representative Kim Fawcett

Dear Neighbor,

Serving as your State Representative has been both rewarding and challenging this year.

As an Appropriations Sub-Committee Chair, I was charged with the responsibility of finding spending efficiencies and cuts. I learned quickly that it is a challenge to balance revenues and expenditures, apply fair cuts and navigate through political realities. We finally succeeded in passing a budget last month that continues vital services and makes progress in cutting back on waste and non-essential services. I will continue to work as your voice and advocate to bring the greatest transparency and responsibility to our state budget.

On the policy front, I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to successfully champion two important pieces of legislation that will improve the health and safety of our children and families. The Lyme Disease Doctor-Patient Protection Act and the State Ban on Bisphenol-a A, were passed by both chambers and signed into law by the Governor. This newsletter highlights these accomplishments and shares important information on other legislative changes.

As always, it is a pleasure and honor to work for you in Hartford. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me anytime.

Best wishes,

Kim Fawcett

February 9, 2010
REP. FAWCETT CHOSEN TO SERVE ON GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) has appointed Rep. Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield) to the General Assembly’s Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee. READ MORE

February 5, 2010
REP. FAWCETT URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF HOME ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM SAVINGS
State Rep. Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield) is urging residents to take advantage of a government-funded program for providing highly discounted audits of energy use in their homes. READ MORE

January 14, 2010
REP. FAWCETT NAMED TO COMMISSION TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES
FOR REGIONALISM, MUNICIPAL COST SAVINGS AND EFFICIENCIES
State Rep. Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield) has been named by House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and House Majority Leader Denise Merrill (D-Mansfield) to a new a commission that will seek to identify opportunities for more regional collaborations designed to create efficiencies and save money for municipalities. The Blue Ribbon Commission on Municipal Opportunities and Regional Efficiencies (MORE) will begin its work next Tuesday, January 19th with the goal of recommending legislation during the 2010 session. READ MORE

January 6, 2010
REP. FAWCETT AND REP. GROGINS TEAM UP TO HELP EXPAND
ST. VINCENT’S CUTTING EDGE PUBLIC HEALTH PROJECT
Representative Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield) and Representative Auden Grogins (D-Bridgeport), teamed up this week in the Appropriations Committee to help assure legislative approval of an important public health outreach project at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. READ MORE

December 1, 2009
REPRESENTATIVE FAWCETT ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS
TO SEND HOLIDAY CARDS TO AMERICAN TROOPS
Representative Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield, Westport) supported the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign last Tuesday while encouraging local residents to join in and reach out to service members away from their families this holiday season. READ MORE

July 17, 2009
REPRESENTATIVE KIM FAWCETT JOINS THE GOVERNOR
IN LYME BILL’S SIGNING
Representative Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield, Westport) joined the Governor at a signing ceremony for the Lyme Disease Doctor/ Patient Protection Act, legislation she championed during the 2009 legislative session. READ MORE

May 22, 2009
REGIONALISM BILL BRINGS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR TOWNS
Representative Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield, Westport) and Representative Auden Grogins (D-Bridgeport) announced passage of House Bill 6585, An Act Concerning Regionalism that will put in place the necessary structure to bring long awaited property tax relief to cities and towns. READ MORE

May 6, 2009
REP. FAWCETT APPOINTED TO NATIONAL COMMITTEE
POST BY HOUSE SPEAKER DONOVAN
State Representative Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield, Westport) has been appointed by House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve on the National Council of State Legislatures Transportation Committee. READ MORE

April 30, 2009
REPRESENTATIVE KIM FAWCETT CHAMPIONS
CRITICAL LYME BILL’S HOUSE PASSAGE
Representative Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield, Westport) announced today the successful passage in the House of Representatives of the Lyme disease Doctor/ Patient Protection Act. READ MORE

April 3, 2009
REP. FAWCETT ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF STATE BUDGET SPENDING CUTS
Rep. Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield) today announced the legislature has successfully passed out of committee a state spending plan that begins the long hard road to trimming the state budget. READ MORE

April 1, 2009
REP. KIM FAWCETT, REP. TOM DREW,
SECRETARY OF THE STATE SUSAN BYSIEWICZ,
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WORK TO PUSH DOWN HEALTH CARE COSTS
Representative Kim Fawcett (D-Fairfield, Westport), Representative Tom Drew (D-Fairfield) and Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, hosted a roundtable discussion Wednesday with area small business owners to discuss business-friendly health care policies that will help local companies thrive. READ MORE