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Here are the sections in today's email:
- Absentee Voting For All
- Join Me for Food Drive at City Hall
- Black Maternal Health Awareness
- Celebrating 70 Years of Marriage
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Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill into law providing all eligible voters in Connecticut with the option of casting a vote via absentee ballot.
Public Act 26-42 removes certain restrictions that previously limited absentee ballots to voters who could not appear in person on Election Day for a narrow set of reasons. With this change, any eligible voter who prefers to vote absentee may now do so. |
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The voters of Connecticut demanded Absentee Voting For All after overwhelmingly approving a constitutional amendment in 2024. The new law takes effect immediately.
Public Act 26-42 does more than provide more opportunities to cast a ballot. It prohibits federal law enforcement within 250 feet of a polling place or other sensitive election sites without permission from state election officials or a court order. It also bans the use of masks unless they’re worn for medical or religious reasons. |
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To vote by absentee ballot, eligible voters must complete an absentee ballot application and submit it to their town clerk. Applications can also be submitted online through the Office of the Secretary of the State’s secure portal. CLICK HERE for more information on applying for an absentee ballot.
The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy. Expanding access to absentee ballots strengthens participation, increases flexibility, and ensures every voter has a convenient and secure option to make their voice heard. |
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| Join Me for Food Drive at City Hall |
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You’re invited to join me, the Waterbury Legislative Delegation, and St. Vincent DePaul for a community food drive this weekend.
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Front steps of Waterbury City Hall
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We are collecting essential pantry items including sugar, coffee, pasta sauce, stuffing, and instant mashed potatoes to support local families facing food insecurity. Your donation, big or small, will make a meaningful difference for neighbors in need.
I hope you’ll stop by, say hello, and help us strengthen our community through this simple act of generosity. |
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| Black Maternal Health Awareness |
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| Senator Joan Hartley, Waterbury Board of Education Commissioners LaToya Ireland and Yarixa Lopez, and I attended Bridge to Success’ Black Maternal Health Awareness Day at Fulton Park to raise awareness about the disparities impacting Black mothers and babies, uplift community voices, and reaffirm our commitment to improving access to quality, culturally responsive healthcare in Waterbury. |
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This event is especially meaningful because in the General Assembly we have taken meaningful steps to address the underlying inequities in maternal health by passing important legislation, including:
- Special Act 25-7 – An Act Concerning Maternal Health, which establishes a maternal health report card for hospitals and creates a task force on perinatal mental health.
- Public Act 25-38 – An Act Concerning Maternal & Infant Health Care, which expands access to birth centers in underserved communities, increases Medicaid reimbursement for doulas, and promotes greater father involvement.
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Here in Waterbury, through our partnership with Bridge to Success, local nonprofits, and our hospitals, we are making real progress to improve outcomes for mothers and families.
Thank you to everyone involved in advancing this important work. |
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| Celebrating 70 Years of Marriage |
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I had the privilege of congratulating two wonderful constituents in our district, Mr. and Mrs. Tyson, as they celebrated an incredible milestone of 70 years of marriage.
Their commitment to one another, their family, and our community is truly inspiring. It’s moments like these that remind us what matters most.
Congratulations on 70 remarkable years together. Wishing Leo and Shirley continued health, happiness, and many more special moments. |
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