Early Voting in Stratford, New DSS Feature, and more
October 17, 2025I hope this message finds you and your family well! In this week's email, you can read about a new Department of Social Security feature to help residents access resources more easily, learn how you can make sure you are registered for the 2025 Municipal Elections, and find information on state and local resources I hope you find useful. If you have any questions, concerns, or if my office can be of assistance to you, please call my office at any time or email me at kaitlyn.shake@cga.ct.gov.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Fire Safety Prevention Week, and more
October 10, 2025I hope this message finds you and your family well! In this week's email, you can read about what steps Connecticut's leaders took this week to help residents during the federal government shutdown, find tips for fire safety during National Fire Safety Prevention Week, in addition to state and local resources I hope you find useful. If you have any questions, concerns, or if my office can be of assistance to you, please call my office at any time or email me at kaitlyn.shake@cga.ct.gov.
CIF Funding for Stratford, Yom Kippur, and more
October 3, 2025This week, the Community Investment Fund (CIF) approved funding for a major infrastructure project here in Stratford! Read more about the funding and project below. In this week's email, find information on new speed cameras coming to Stratford, learn more about an upcoming DEA Takeback Day, in addition to state and local resources I hope you find useful. If you have any questions, concerns, or if my office can be of assistance to you, please call my office at any time or email me at kaitlyn.shake@cga.ct.gov.
To all those who observed Yom Kippur this week, I hope you had a meaningful and reflective day of atonement and peace.
G’mar Chatimah Tovah.
Funding for the Sterling Center, New Laws Take Effect Oct. 1st, and more
September 26, 2025It was a busy week here in Stratford! In this week's email, find information on new Connecticut laws that take effect next week, on October 1st, learn more about a great opportunity for high school seniors, and find state and local resources I hope you find useful. If you have any questions, concerns, or if my office can be of assistance to you, please call my office at any time or email me at kaitlyn.shake@cga.ct.gov.
Voter Registration, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, State and Local Resources, and more
September 19, 2025In this week's email, you can learn about National Voter Registration Day and how to register before municipal elections this fall, read about Hispanic Heritage Month, and find information on other state and local resources that I hope are useful to you and your family. If you have any questions, concerns, or if my office can be of assistance to you, please call my office at any time or email me at kaitlyn.shake@cga.ct.gov.
Remembering 9/11, National Senior Center Month Recognition, State and Local Resources, and more
September 12, 2025In this week's email, you can read about my visit to the Baldwin Center in honor of National Senior Center Month, learn more about the vaccine update from the Connecticut Department of Health, and find information on other state and local resources I hope are useful to you and your family. If you have any questions, concerns, or my office can be of assistance to you, please call my office at anytime or email me at kaitlyn.shake@cga.ct.gov.
Remembering 9/11, Legislative Updates, and State and Local Resources
September 5, 2025I hope you and your family had a relaxing Labor Day Weekend! This week, on Tuesday, September 2nd, and Thursday, September 4th, I was in Hartford at the State Capitol for meetings and hearings about federal funding cuts and how they will impact Connecticut. In this week's email, I'll share some of the information I received during the meetings in addition to state resources you and your family members may find useful. As a friendly reminder, if my office can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to email me.
Back-To-School, Labor Day, Stratford DOT Updates, and more
August 29, 2025Happy Back-to-School Week to all our Stratford students, families, teachers, and faculty! I was honored to attend the Stratford Public Schools Convocation on Monday, August 25th. It was a truly inspiring event! All of the speakers emphasized a consistent theme: creating and fostering an environment to help our children find and use their voice.





