Geoff Luxenberg

I am excited to share that during the 2025 Legislative session, I secured a $6.8 million funding increase for Manchester in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the state's biennial budget. Manchester will receive a total of $64,878,064 in FY26 and a total of $65,061,975 in FY27.

With fall comes cooler weather, changing leaves, and a number of new laws hitting the books. Several measures passed during the 2025 legislative session will take effect on Wednesday, October 1. Below is a brief overview of some of these important changes!

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a free tax preparation program for individuals and families earning up to $69,000 annually. Volunteers helped provide more than $28 million in refunds and credits last year.

Join United Way this tax season as a VITA Volunteer and help families in the area with their tax credits and returns. Recruitment for volunteers is happening now through January 2026. Various training programs and certification for volunteers will take place between November 2025 and January 2026. No prior experience is needed to volunteer. 

For a decade, the Manchester CT Jazz Festival has been a cornerstone of our community, uniting music lovers, supporting local charities, and showcasing world-class talent in the heart of Manchester.
As preparation for the 10th Annual Manchester CT Jazz Festival is underway, the Jazz Festival Team invites you to join as a vital partner in this vibrant celebration of music and community spirit. Your support and donations will ensure this milestone event continues to inspire, uplift, and make a meaningful impact in the Greater Manchester area.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that wrong-way detection testing and recertification will take place in Manchester. This project is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, September 10, and be completed on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

The Generation Power CT (GPCT) Emergency Energy Assistance Program opens today, Tuesday, September 2nd, and will run through September 10th! This program provides a one-time grant of up to $500 to help eligible Connecticut households with electric, gas, or fuel expenses 🏠💡

Back to school is right around the corner, and I hope you and your family have been enjoying the last few days of summer. In this email, you will find information on the Women's Business Development Council's upcoming Catalyst Symposium and tips from the CT State Police Hate Crime Investigative Unit. As always, if there is anything my office can assist you or your family with, please reach out to my office at geoff.luxenberg@cga.ct.gov at any time.

I am thrilled to share some good news for Manchester! In the State Bond Commission's meeting on August 1st, they approved $25 million in funding for the Crumbling Foundations Assistance Fund. This funding will be used by the Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company, INC. (CFSIC) to repair crumbling concrete foundations in Manchester and surrounding towns.