Patricia Dillon

Residents from both New Haven and Woodbridge gathered at the edge of West River, at the site of the old dam, for an update Saturday on the progress of the river and what is hoped for the future of recreation that would tie the two cities together.

Part of my responsibility in Hartford is to make sure New Haven gets its fair share of dollars. An equally important responsibility is to protect New Haven’s current tax base. To that end, I have filed legislation, Proposed Bill 6100, “An Act Concerning the Future of Retail in Connecticut” and testified before the Legislature’s Commerce Committee.

Two days after the Super Bowl, Rep. Pat Dillon testified Higher Education Committee on legislation (HB 6870) to protect the health and safety of college athletes.

I was proud to stand with colleagues and “Dreamers” in support of legislation for access to higher education. The bill would help students in the 92nd district and my own neighborhood, among others, who pay tuition and fees at public colleges, but are not eligible for financial aid due to a quirk in our law.

Since I have become a legislator, women’s preventative health care and access to contraception have been priorities. Given the real threat that Congress will repeal the Affordable Care Act, legislative actions by states are more important than ever. I am backing legislation affirms our commitment to policies covered by ACA.

I spoke at the ribbon-cutting and celebrated with Fellowship Place at the packed opening of the Birgitta Johnson building on Elm Street.

Rep Dillon introduces Justin and Carl, Chapel Haven students who lobbied legislators to pass DDS legislation.

Rep Pat Dillon welcomed a bald eagle's nest to West River, one of two bald eagles' nests in New Haven, and spoke of migratory bird conservation at a celebration and treaty signing in East Rock Park.