Bethel to Receive Over $1 Million More in State Aid
June 6, 2025I’m proud to share that Bethel is set to receive more than $1.1 million in additional state aid under the newly passed FY 2026–2027 budget marking a long-overdue correction to how our town has been funded.
“Not a Fix-All, But a Start”: Energy Affordability Bill
June 3, 2025Today, I voted in favor of Senate Bill 4, a bipartisan energy affordability bill aimed at addressing the long-standing frustration over Connecticut’s high electric rates.
$150,000 Coming to Bethel for Youth Programs
June 3, 2025I’m proud to share that I secured $150,000 in the newly passed state budget to support two Bethel-based youth organizations doing critical work in our community.
Pride Month Starts With Action, Not Just Words
June 2, 2025As Co-Chair of the Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus, I was proud to stand with state leaders today to mark the beginning of Pride Month and to make it clear that Connecticut isn’t backing down when it comes to protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
Transforming Special Education in Connecticut
May 30, 2025For too long, Connecticut's special education model has faced fundamental flaws that prevented all students from receiving the proper education they deserve. With our recent passage of HB 5001: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut, we are taking important steps to reform this system.
Cracking Down on Illegal Street Takeovers
May 29, 2025I wanted to share an update on an issue that’s affected our community, illegal street takeovers and reckless ATV and dirt bike use. We’ve seen firsthand how these incidents threaten public safety in both Bethel and Danbury.
Top-Down Housing Mandates Won’t Work for Our Towns
May 28, 2025Yesterday, I voted No on HB 5002, a major housing bill that, despite last-minute changes, still places unworkable mandates on towns like Bethel and Danbury and cuts the public out of critical decisions.
Let me be clear: I support expanding affordable housing and have consistently backed smart, inclusive development. But this bill goes too far, too fast, and leaves local communities behind.
Protecting Due Process and Public Safety: My Vote on the TRUST Act Expansion
May 22, 2025I voted YES on the revised expansion of Connecticut’s Trust Act.
This bill protects due process by making sure individuals aren’t funneled into ICE custody without cause while still allowing law enforcement to report serious criminal convictions. It ensures immigrants can safely go to school, court, or seek help from local authorities without fear.