Henry Genga

Serving the East Hartford community has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and I remain deeply grateful for the trust and support you have given me throughout my time in public service. It has been a privilege to advocate for the priorities, concerns, and values shared by constituents like you. Your feedback, engagement, and partnership have played an essential role in shaping the work we accomplished at the Capitol and in helping guide the decisions I made on behalf of East Hartford residents.

After 21 years as a member of the Connecticut General Assembly representing East Hartford, I have made the decision not to seek re-election and to step away from public office at the conclusion of this term. Having just completed my final legislative session, I am incredibly proud of all that we have achieved together over the years.

From supporting working families and strengthening our schools, to investing in public safety, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic opportunity, our collective efforts have helped move our community and state forward. While there is always more work to be done, I leave this role with immense gratitude and confidence in the future of our community.

I remain fully committed to serving the people of East Hartford through the remainder of my term, which concludes at the end of the year. I will continue working hard on behalf of our community and doing everything I can to support the residents I have had the privilege to represent for the past 21 years.

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve you for more than two decades. It has truly been the honor of a lifetime.

Click the image below to watch my reflections on some of the memorable moments from my years of public service.

Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 26-12 into law, a comprehensive workers’ rights bill that strengthens protections for employees across Connecticut.

The law includes major provisions addressing wage theft in the building trades, job protections for service workers, compensation for workers assaulted on the job, including nurses and teachers, expanded protections for breastfeeding employees, and stronger pay transparency requirements for job postings.

Highlights include:

• Enhanced workers’ compensation benefits for teachers and health care workers injured through workplace assaults
• Joint liability for general contractors when subcontractors fail to pay workers
• Job retention protections for service workers when contracts change hands
• A fairer teacher termination process with impartial hearings
• Required break time for breastfeeding or pumping at work
• Expanded pay transparency requiring wage ranges and general benefits information in job postings

This legislation is an important step toward protecting workers’ dignity, safety, fairness, and economic security across our state.

 

Celebrations for CT250 are underway, Connecticut’s statewide initiative to commemorate, celebrate, and reflect on the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The program highlights Connecticut’s pivotal role in our nation’s founding and honors the state’s lasting contributions to the American story. Through community events, educational programs, cultural activities, and historical commemorations, CT250 invites residents of all ages to engage with our shared history and envision the future together.

Click here for a full calendar of CT250 events across the state.