Liz Linehan

Hamden Fire Chief Jeffery Naples received a proper send off as he retired from the department with a distinguished career. He worked there for nearly 20 years, starting as a firefighter and climbing up the ranks. Chief Naples dedicated his life to the Hamden community and guided the fire department through challenging times. Congratulations on your retirement and best of luck!

Veterans – I'm reaching out with an invitation to an important public hearing hosted by the Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1C of the LOB, with virtual access via Zoom and YouTube Live.

There will also be a FREE tour of the CT Legislative Office Building and the Capitol at 9:15 a.m.

This Wednesday, I was proud to be sworn in for another term as State Representative at the Connecticut General Assembly. It was great to see my legislative colleagues again and begin planning how we are going to help the people of Connecticut this session.

From my family to yours, I want to take a moment to send my best wishes for the holiday season. May it bring you and your loved ones peace, happiness and time well spent together. Remember that no matter how we celebrate, we also share many blessings. So, in the spirit of the season, please spread the joy that makes this time of the year truly special.

I have an exciting announcement about a new role I will be taking on in the legislature.

Starting this session, I will be serving on Speaker of the House Matt Ritter's leadership team as a newly-appointed Deputy Speaker of the House.

A deadline for Access Health CT's (AHCT) Open Enrollment period is fast approaching. If you want your coverage to start January 1, 2025, you must enroll by on or before December 15. If you enroll between December 16 and January 15, 2025, coverage will start on February 1, 2025.

This weekend is the 12th anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre.

A date that never gets easier. So many lives were affected on this day in 2012, and many continue to struggle with the trauma that followed. This day was the impetus of much of my past legislation, from mental health resources to school safety, trauma response, and more.

I send continual love and light to the victims' families, the survivors of that horrible day, the responding law enforcement and the entire Newtown and Connecticut community. Though time has passed, you will never be forgotten.

I hope you consider joining my family in participating in the annual Acts of Kindness during the month of December to honor those lives we lost, to bring back some light to the world during this difficult anniversary. Any simple act of kindness will do.