Cristin McCarthy Vahey

This past Wednesday, I was honored to be sworn in to serve as your State Representative for the 133rd District, serving Fairfield and Bridgeport. As I took the oath of office, I thought about my Dad, a Vietnam Veteran, who came home from the war and became an attorney thanks to the GI Bill. We were raised with the values of service and justice and I am honored to carry forward this legacy.

Happy New Year! The New Year is a time for resolutions and new beginnings.

Speaking of new beginnings, the legislative session begins next Wednesday, January 8th. This is the first year of the two-year biennium and legislators are able to introduce bills on any topic.

Whether it is celebrating Winter Solstice, Festivus, as we do with our neighbors, Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza, Three Kings or any of the holidays at this time of year, know that I wish you peace in your heart, your home, our community, and our world. As our family gathers to celebrate Christmas, I am acutely aware of the ways we are all connected to one another. Please know of my gratitude for all of you - your outreach, ideas, and questions.

This Thanksgiving week, I wish you and your families, happiness, peace, resilience, and connection. If life is difficult right now, I wish you solace and support. Among my many blessings, are the ideas, conversations, challenges, and hopes all of you share with me in my service as your State Representative.

In this week's eblast, you can read about staying involved in the legislative session, our work on the Public Health Committee, home heating assistance the Connecticut General Assembly approved this week, and how to get a Home Energy Audit.

Below is critical information regarding the governor's activation of Connecticut's severe cold weather protocol, the benefits of the new baby bond program for Bridgeport’s newest babies, and updates on some great upcoming events.

During this time of year, we celebrate the return of the light and many holidays – Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanza, Three Kings, New Years, and more. I hope these celebrations are occasions of joy and peace for you and your families.

Happy Friday! A reminder to please join me, the Fairfield delegation, and Comptroller Sean Scanlon Monday, December 11 from 11am-1pm at the Bigelow Senior Center in Fairfield to learn about ArrayRx, a great way to save money on your prescription drugs.