Simms - Weekly Update 2/29

February 29, 2024


 
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Friends and Neighbors,

I hope this correspondence finds you well. 

In this week's newsletter, I touch on early voting. It begins next month for the Presidential Preference Primary in April. Make your voice heard!

Since we get an extra day for Black History Month this year, we're going to shout out the 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry Regiment, which served during the Civil War.

Tomorrow is March 1, and that also means it's the beginning of Women's History Month! Though it is impossible to highlight all of their accomplishments and contributions in 31 days, I will certainly highlight some of the women who are and have been special to me. I've included a couple more items. Enjoy!

I hope you have a great weekend,

Travis
 
EARLY VOTING STARTS NEXT MONTH
The early voting dates for the 2024 Presidential Primary are March 26th, 27th, 28th, and 30th with local polls open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Presidential Primary is April 2. Voting is from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at your local polling place. For more voter information, please click on the image below.
 
CELEBRATING THE 29TH CT COLORED INFANTRY REGIMENT
During the Civil War, Connecticut made the state’s first Black regiment, the 29th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers. They fought bravely in the last year of the war. The regiment won many important battles and became one of the first Union regiments to march through the Confederate capital of Richmond. With its respectable service, the 29th Connecticut demonstrated the merits and justification for racial equality and freedom in Connecticut!

You can read the full article by ConnecticutHistory.org by clicking on the image below.
 
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH BEGINS FRIDAY
I look forward to sharing some stories about important women in history and to me.
 
Community Events
For pre-loved fashion sales, complimentary cocktails, cocktails, fantastic raffles, networking, and much more, check out the Thrift Market on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. - to 5 p.m. at The Beacon, 10 Willard Ave. in Norwalk. Click on the image for free tickets. 

As always, feel free to call me at 1-800-842-8267 or email me at Travis.Simms@cga.ct.gov if you have any questions or concerns. Also, please like my official Facebook Page for regular updates.

Sincerely,

Travis Simms
State Representative
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