Big Funding News!
June 13, 2024Good news! The State Bonding Commission has officially approved $3.5 million in state funds for the Copper and Brass Site.
Join Dan King and Me for a Community Meeting
June 10, 2024Please join Alderman Dan King of the First Ward and I if you want to learn more about the $100,000 of federal funding we will be getting for improvements for Gatison Park. We will discuss the funding in the basement of the Abundant Life Church on June 11 at 7 pm.
Come to the Lower Valley Job Fair!
June 6, 2024It's that time of the year again for my annual Lower Valley Job Fair! There will be more than 40 companies from a multitude of industries offering jobs with a variety of pay scales and work schedules.
Big News for Derby Revaluation
May 9, 2024I have some big news for our district! I and the Derby state delegation, in collaboration with Mayor Joe DiMartino, have been able to secure a one year, state-approved delay for revaluations in Derby, giving the new city administration time to get new construction onto the tax rolls before conducting revaluation.
Great Funding News for the 104th
May 8, 2024I have some great news for our district! I've been able to secure an 87% school construction reimbursement rate for Ansonia Middle School, and inclusion of the central office at the same 87% rate as well.
Some Great Funding News for Ansonia & Derby
May 7, 2024We've been working hard in Hartford to protect historic tax cuts and major investments in the community. I want to highlight some particularly special funding assignments for the 104th and funding related policy updates to best serve our community. I was able to secure funding for Ansonia and Derby for multiple projects and issues we have in our district!
Speaking on HB 5146
April 26, 2024Hear me speak on the House Floor about HB 5146, a bill that concerns financial institutions properly disclosing financial records to the Commissioner of Social Services.
Cracking Down on Street Takeovers
April 18, 2024On Wednesday, the House of Representatives took bipartisan and unanimous action to help cities and towns regain control of their streets as we voted 148-0 to pass HB 5413 to control takeovers, which have proven to be a concern for many of our residents.