For the past two years I have taken my role as State Representative very seriously, working diligently for the people of the 105th District.
As your voice in Hartford I have spent the past two years working diligently to bring common sense principles back to the State Capitol.
I vehemently opposed the $1.8 billion tax increase that Governor Malloy proposed and instead co- sponsored an alternative proposal that would have balanced the state budget without tax
increases.
I have fought wasteful spending, such as the $800 million funding for the New Britain to Hartford Busway, which is in my opinion an unbelievable waste of money. I am incredibly proud to say that I was an original sponsor of legislation which capped the petroleum gross receipts tax, a little known second tax we pay on gasoline.
Locally I helped secure more than $700,000 in funding for the Housatonic Wire cleanup and helped obtain new sewers on Chamberlain Road.
In Beacon Falls I was active in the replacement of a dangerous bridge and dilapidated retaining walls on Route 42. These are just few examples of community projects I have assisted with.
Ultimately I believe that the people of the 105th District deserve a representative who will fight hard for a more responsible approach to our state government.
My opponent and I both have records in the Legislature, and I encourage everyone to examine both records in detail.
I believe our records differ greatly. You will find that I’ve spent my tenure in Hartford working for smaller state government, less spending, fewer taxes, and common-sense principles.
The Governor has already indicated a willingness to increase taxes again, but I believe there is another way to fix our state.
If you believe as I do that the State of Connecticut is currently on the wrong path and that we can’t afford more of the same, then I hope you will consider supporting me for State Representative.
The writer, a Republican, is running for re-election as the state Rep. for the 105th District, which includes Beacon Falls, Seymour and a portion of Derby.
