Aundré Bumgardner

I want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful milestones and experiences that have shaped my journey. My wife and I recently bought a home, and our first year of marriage has been truly beautiful.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your state representative and to work on issues that matter to us all. Protecting the environment, improving transportation, and advocating for a transparent government are just some of the areas I remain focused on.

I feel blessed to uplift local voices and work towards building a stronger community together.

I thank you for your support. Here's to a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead.
Happy New Year! 

Pictured above is one of my favorite moments of the year - kayaking the Mystic River and enjoying the beauty that is our community.

I could not do this work without my incredible family and a dedicated team in Hartford who tirelessly supported me every step of the way. I celebrate this new year with a renewed commitment to listening, learning, and fighting for what matters most to the constituents I serve.

Along with so many of you, I share an unwavering optimism about the potential of this great district. I am excited to pursue an exciting legislative agenda and we look forward to tackling those priorities this upcoming session!

Today also marks the 14th year since my grandfather, Dr. Benjamin Quiles passed away. I hope to continue to make you proud as a husband, human, and elected official.

Thank you for this incredible opportunity and let’s get back to work!

They have been operational for 35 years and distribute more than 2 million pounds of food in New London County each year. I enjoyed learning about their plans for future capital improvements so they can continue to meet our region’s food security needs!

Three tax relief measures took effect on January 1, including the largest income tax cut in state history, an increase in a tax credit aimed at the lowest-income workers, and an expansion of exemptions on certain pension and annuity earnings that will benefit the senior population.

Here's a closer look at the tax cuts, who specifically benefits, and how:

One million filers to benefit from income tax cuts:

The changes enacted in 2024 will see a decrease in the two lowest rates:

The EITC in Connecticut is increasing from 30.5% to 40% of the federal EITC and will provide an additional $44.6 million in state tax credits to the approximately 211,000 low-income filers who receive the credit. More than 95 percent of filers who receive this credit are families with children.

The Connecticut EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for the lowest income working individuals and families that mirrors the federal EITC.

The state budget eliminates the retirement income tax cliff by adding a phase-out for allowable pension annuity and IRA distribution deductions against the personal income tax.

Approximately 200,000 filers benefit from the currently enacted retiree exemption limits. It is estimated that with these changes, an additional 100,000 filers could benefit from the elimination of the retirement cliff via the exemption phase-out.

If you are interested in testifying, you must sign up by January 8th at 11:59 PM.

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