Updates from Rep. Farley Santos for Feb. 14

February 14, 2025


 

Dear Neighbor,

The reason I got involved in politics is because of Danbury’s public schools and the quality of education our children receive.

For decades, our educators have been asked to do so much with limited resources, and they truly are the backbone of our community.

Late last week, I took some time to answer their questions.

While we have made significant progress, there is still more work to be done!

Thank you, NEA-Danbury for their dedication to ensuring our children have the best shot at success in life. Given the challenges we face from Washington, D.C., your work is more critical than ever.
 

School Visit

Education was a huge theme this week.

I had a great conversation at King Street Primary about the successes and challenges the school faces.

Kudos to Principal Domitila Pereira and her staff, who are devoted to their students. There's more work for us to do to improve the quality of education our kids get and ensure our educators have the resources they need to empower our children.

It was great to walk the same halls I did as a student and to run into my second-grade teacher, Mrs. Gleissner, and my fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. White, then Ms. Lopes.
 

Meeting with Students

Speaking of education, I had a great time late last week discussing my career path with DHS students, as well as my responsibilities as a state representative.

I always enjoy speaking with our future leaders. Special thanks to the  Danbury Student and Business Connection, a wonderful mentoring program for our youth in Danbury.
 

Committee Work

We need to do more as a state to attract young talent and encourage them to establish their roots here. While we've made significant progress, there is still much we can do to draw in the next generation of workers and community members, especially those who are educated in Connecticut.

This week, the Banking Committee heard public testimony on several bills, including HB 6876. This bill aims to create a "first-time homebuyer savings account" that individuals (or two individuals jointly) can open with an eligible financial institution. It would also introduce a tax credit of $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for married couples for contributions made to these accounts, targeting individuals with a federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) under $100,000 and married couples with a federal AGI under $200,000. Additionally, the bill includes a tax credit for employer contributions to their employees' accounts, offering up to 10% of the contributions, capped at $2,500.

We have more work ahead, but this is definitely a positive step forward.
 

Meet and Greet Reminder

Please join the Danbury delegation for a meet and greet event Tuesday, Feb. 18.

We will be available to listen and discuss any issues in our community. I hope to see you there!
 

Fuel Assistance

Eligible Connecticut residents can apply for assistance with gas, electric, oil, or other deliverable fuels. Please Click Here for more information including details on eligibility requirements and application materials.
 

Fly Eagles Fly!

The overwhelming majority of the work I do is serious. But there is a little time to pause and have fun. I briefly celebrated my Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl win with a not-so-subtle dig at Chiefs-fan-in-Chief at the State Capitol, Rep. Corey Paris.
 

 

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