CURRENT NEWS

Early Voting, Public Hearings, and more

March 15, 2024

Early voting options are now available thanks to the work of the Connecticut General Assembly last session, and later this month, voters in the state will take to the polls to vote in the 2024 presidential primary.

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Funding for the Lyman Allyn Park

March 12, 2024

This morning, the Community Investment Fund 2030's Board approved over $1.62 million for the completion of the Lyman Allyn Park - a 12-acre urban park with lighted walkways, sculpture gardens, an event stage, a water feature, and green spaces.

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Weekly Updates & Local Happenings

March 8, 2024

This year the 100% Disabled Veteran's Tax Exempt bill will be taken up in Finance Committee, I hope to see, have and help Veterans, Family Members and Advocates come out in support when the bill is heard during the Finance Committee meeting.

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Weekly Updates & Local Happenings

March 1, 2024

I was honored to be part of an amazing panel discussion to celebrate Black History Month at New London High School Multi-Magnet Campus we talked about what Black history meant to us, who are important Black History Heroes, and other exciting topics. We then broke up into discussion groups to share life experiences Thank you, to Kevin Booker, Jr. - New London Parking Authority Commissioner Principal Bryan Mayhon for this great event.

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Weekly Updates & Local Happenings

February 23, 2024

Clip of the recent Appropriations Meeting in Hartford. I was able to ask questions of concerns in regards to Education funding and share an opinion on how we look at the issues & emergencies of our residents. How and if we're able to re-evaluate the guard rails and/or volatility cap in order to share more of our surplus to help with the priorities like housing issues, education, homelessness etc etc.

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Weekly Updates & Local Happenings

February 16, 2024

Connecticut's 29th Colored Regiment was the first all-black regiment in Connecticut and consisted of more than 900 enlisted men who volunteered to fight in the American Civil War.

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Millions Approved for Home Heating Assistance

February 14, 2024

Today we approved $17 million in additional cold weather heating assistance funds – many residents and families who receive assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or Operation Fuel will have access to funds to ensure they can heat their homes through the cold weather season.

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Weekly Updates & Local Happenings

February 9, 2024

Wednesday marked the first day of the 2024 legislative session. This year is a short session that runs from early February to early May to do the people’s work. Looking forward to the work ahead this year. Greatly appreciate representing the State’s 39th District City of New London, Connecticut

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