Dominique Johnson

Great news! The Aging Committee approved HB 5001, an omnibus bill I am proud to be working on as Deputy Majority Caucus Chair. HB 5001 will provide further support to our seniors. This bill will allow more seniors to age in place, increase protections in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and improve training for caregivers.

It was an honor  to stand with Roshni Yousuf - a phenomenal student leader at BMHS CYL! The ceremony was a wonderful evening and I was overjoyed to be with a room full of strong, dedicated Norwalk women. Thank you Norwalk Commission on the Status of Women!

You can watch the full recording of the event here.

Click here to watch my remarks. 

This legislation was made possible by a state Constitutional amendment approved by a wide majority of Connecticut voters in 2022. It will provide you - and voters across the state - with more flexibility and access to cast your vote with the confidence that your voice is heard and your civic duty is fulfilled, while avoiding large crowds and scheduling conflicts.

Anticipating that you may have questions about this new process, I hope the guide below will be helpful in providing information to answer them.

Here's what you need to know:

When is early voting?

For the April 2 presidential preference primary election, early voting will take place from 10am-6pm on March 26, 27, 28, and 30. Due to Good Friday and Easter, there will be no early voting Friday, March 29 or Sunday, March 31.

Early voting for the August 13 primary elections will take place between August 5 and August 11.

Early voting for the November 5 general election will take place between October 21 to November 3.

Is my early voting location the same as my regular voting location?

Not necessarily. Each town will have at least one early voting location, and municipalities with a population of 20,000 or more will have the opportunity to add additional locations. You can find your early voting location on your municipality's website, at MyVote.ct.gov, or by calling 860-509-6200.

Are there deadlines to be aware of?

Monday, March 25 at noon is the deadline to register with a political party to vote in the early voting period for the presidential preference primary.

Monday, April 1 at noon is the deadline for registering in person with your registrar of voters or town clerk to vote on April 2, and for unaffiliated voters to enroll in a party for in-person voting.

If you are not yet registered to vote, file your registration application with your town's registrar of voters by noon on the business day before the day you want to vote, or click here to register.

Voting is one of our country's most privileged and fundamental rights, and your participation is crucial in shaping the future. Let’s amplify the impact of our collective voice – start voting early!

Please don't hesitate to reach out to my office with any further questions on this new and exciting initiative!

The scholarship is available for students of color  who graduated from a public high school in a priority school district, which includes Norwalk.  Students must be enrolled in an approved undergraduate or graduate educator preparation program in Connecticut, and can earn up to $10,000 annually. 

 Students who receive the scholarship commit to working in a Connecticut school district for three years. Interested students can click here or the graphic below. 

 In addition to the egg hunt, attendees can enjoy a plethora of exciting activities for all ages, as well as free coffee and treats. 

Please note that parking at Mill Hill is limited, and there is no parking available unless a handicap permit is presented. Street parking is also very limited, but parking is conveniently available at City Hall (125 East Avenue), Yankee Doodle Garage (3 Burnell Blvd), and the Main Street Lot, (20 Main Street). For more information, visit www.visitnorwalk.org.