Kadeem Roberts

Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day. On this day, we honor all those who have served our country in one of the branches of the military.

Reminder - Election Day will be on Tuesday, November 5. CT residents will have the option to vote early through through Sunday, November 3. The polling locations will be open from 10 AM - 6 PM. The polls will be open from from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Great news for low and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut!

This week, the State Bond Commission approved $40 million in state funding that will be used to reopen the popular Time To Own program to a new round of applicants.

Did you know there's still time to collect your COVID relief money from 2021? If you're a Connecticut resident and have not received your COVID relief money, there's still time, but it's running out quickly. That's why United Way of Connecticut and its trusted partners will help you get the money you're owed. Whether it's COVID relief money or child credits, visit ctunitedway.org/getyourrefund to help you get your money.

Earlier this week, I attended Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro's African American Leadership Forum. The Congresswoman was joined by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who I had an opportunity to meet. It was an honor to attend and listen in to this important conversation.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Honoring the strength of survivors, supporting those currently fighting, and remembering those we’ve lost. As your representative, I’m committed to advocating for access to early detection, treatment, research funding, and community support for those fighting breast cancer.

Of course Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic culture, but it also honors the positive impact and lasting contributions made by generations of our growing Hispanic population to our country.

National Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan 20 years later in 1988. It currently runs from September 15th thru October 15th.

Norwalk is set to receive state funding from the Community Investment Fund (CIF). The CIF Board approved the funding during its meeting on Tuesday. The Carter Community Center is set to receive $3.5 million, and South Norwalk Elementary School will receive $2.5 million.