Connecticut General Assembly Members As Of
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CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS AS OF APRIL 6, 2021 Compiled by Barbara Richards – [email protected] This is the first part of a project to gather information about Connecticut’s legislators and make it available to people across the state. Sources: CGA website (also has much more information – contact information, bills sponsored, etc. - https://www.cga.ct.gov/ CBIA (Connecticut Business and Industry Association) - https://www2.cbia.com/ga/? U.S. Census – Quick Facts - https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045219 Vote Smart - https://justfacts.votesmart.org/ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Catherine F. Abercrombie PARTY Democrat DISTRICT 083 TOWN(S) - MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FROM 2015-19 CENSUS DATA Meriden - $58,843 Berlin - $101,127 INFORMATION FROM CGA WEBSITE February 26, 2021 – “During her tenure in the General Assembly, Rep. Abercrombie has been a strong supporter and advocate of social service programs, children and family welfare, services for the disabled and educational issues. Cathy has also collaborated with several groups and organizations to help raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), a condition that affects as many as one in every 69 children in the United States… Rep. Abercrombie is a board member of "Beat the Street" in Meriden, the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA, Child Guidance of Meriden, and the Berlin Education Council.” INFORMATION FROM VOTE SMART WEBSITE TENDS TO VOTE WITH DEMOCRATS RATING FROM BARBARA RICHARDS IN 2007, BASED ON THE VOTES BELOW: 100% 1 SB 2103 – 2005 - Campaign Finance Reform 2 SB 131 – 2007 - Election Day Registration 3 SB 1600 – 2007 - Clean Contracting 4 HB 5692 – 2004 - Restoration of Social Services 5 HB 6012 – 2005 - Abolish Capital Punishment 6 HB 5656 (LCO 7472 in House) 2007 - In-state Tuition for Children of Immigrants 7 HB7400 – 2007 - Progressive Income Tax 8 SB 601 – 2007 - Paid Sick Time 5TH OF APRIL, 2021 - FROM WEBSITE OF THE CONNECTICUT BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (CBIA) One of the 55 legislators who signed the CBIA “Rebuilding Connecticut Pledge” ____________________________ NAME/PHOTO Tim Ackert PARTY Republican DISTRICT (TWO DIGITS = SENATE, THREE DIGITS = HOUSE) 008 TOWN(S) - MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FROM 2015-19 CENSUS DATA/VOTE IN 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Columbia - $109,962 Coventry - $96,143 Tolland - $118,194 Vernon - $64,587 INFORMATION FROM CGA WEBSITE February 25, 2021 - “Rep. Ackert is a small business owner and an Air Force Veteran. Ackert has a long history of service to his community, participating on the Board of Trustees for Connecticut Community Colleges, Vice-Chairman of the Police Building Committee, American Legion Officer, and President of the Connecticut Jaycees. Throughout his tenure, Rep. Ackert has been recognized by a number of organizations for his work on behalf of his constituents. Ackert received the Children’s Champion Award from the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance in 2016, 2015, and 2014. The American Association of Retired Personas (AARP) honored Rep. Ackert for his commitment to protecting energy consumers with the 2015 Legislative Achievement Award. He was also presented with the 2015 Advocate for Youth Award from the Connecticut Youth Services Association. He has resided in Coventry with his wife Teddie since 1987.” INFORMATION FROM VOTE SMART WEBSITE TENDS TO VOTE WITH REPUBLICANS 2021 - Member, Conservative Caucus ____________________________ NAME/PHOTO Raghib Allie-Brennan PARTY Democrat DISTRICT (TWO DIGITS = SENATE, THREE DIGITS = HOUSE) 002 TOWN(S) - MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FROM 2015-19 CENSUS DATA Bethel - $101,968 Danbury - $73,297 Newtown - $127,602 Redding - $132,838 INFORMATION FROM CGA WEBSITE 28th of January, 2021 - “At the start of his first term in 2019, Raghib was appointed Vice Chair of the Energy & Technology Committee and became Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Clean Energy Caucus. As Vice Chair, Raghib has helped pass legislation to support the state’s largest expansion of offshore wind energy and spearheaded the passage of solar energy legislation, increasing consumer choice and protecting over 2,200 local jobs.” INFORMATION FROM VOTE SMART WEBSITE TENDS TO VOTE WITH DEMOCRATS 5TH OF APRIL, 2021 - FROM WEBSITE OF THE CONNECTICUT BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (CBIA) One of the 55 legislators who signed the CBIA “Rebuilding Connecticut Pledge” ____________________________ NAME/PHOTO Mark W. Anderson PARTY Republican DISTRICT (TWO DIGITS = SENATE, THREE DIGITS = HOUSE) 062 TOWN(S) - MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FROM 2015-19 CENSUS DATA Barkhamsted Granby - $121,250 Hartland New Hartford INFORMATION FROM CGA WEBSITE February 16, 2021 - Elected November 2020 “Professionally, Mark has had a long career as an Army Reserve Officer in the Military Intelligence branch and worked full time as an Army Reserve civilian administrator. He also spent two and a half years mobilized to the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C., and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.” INFORMATION FROM VOTE SMART WEBSITE NO VOTES YET 2021 - Member, Conservative Caucus 5TH OF APRIL, 2021 - FROM WEBSITE OF THE CONNECTICUT BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (CBIA) One of the 55 legislators who signed the CBIA “Rebuilding Connecticut Pledge” ____________________________ NAME/PHOTO David Arconti PARTY DEMOCRAT DISTRICT (TWO DIGITS = SENATE, THREE DIGITS = HOUSE) 109 TOWN(S) - MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FROM 2015-19 CENSUS DATA Danbury - $73,297 INFORMATION FROM CGA WEBSITE 28th of January, 2021 - “David Arconti is serving his fourth legislative term in the Connecticut General Assembly representing Danbury's 109th District. He currently serves as Chair of the Energy and Technology Committee and on the Environment and General Law Committees.” “During his tenure in the CT General Assembly, David has developed a deep understanding of the current and the many overall environmental challenges facing our planet, and the need for finding alternatives for clean energy and developing a strong green economy. His passion for clean energy and a green economy has driven many legislative initiatives to move Connecticut forward and toward a more sustainable energy future.” INFORMATION FROM VOTE SMART WEBSITE TENDS TO VOTE WITH DEMOCRATS ____________________________ NAME/PHOTO Tom Arnone PARTY Democrat DISTRICT (TWO DIGITS = SENATE, THREE DIGITS = HOUSE) 058 TOWN(S) - MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FROM 2015-19 CENSUS DATA Enfield - $79,730 INFORMATION FROM CGA WEBSITE 29th of January, 2021 – “Tom Arnone is a first-term State Representative serving Enfield’s 58th district. He served as a member of the Public Health, Planning and Development, and Regulations Review Committees in the 2019 legislative session. Prior to his legislative role, Arnone served as a four-term councilman during which he committed himself to improving opportunities for children. He is co-chairman of the Health and Wellness Enfield Youth Commission. Arnone has also served on both the Board of Education and Finance Committees. Arnone is the Founder and President of Kids First children’s charity which works with at-risk youth to provide safe after-school activities and filming community events. The charity also renovated the youth center kitchen to provide cooking and nutrition classes. Arnone devoted over ten years to coaching the Thompsonville Little League’s softball and basketball teams. Arnone pursued his education through the distance learning program at California State University, Sacramento College of Engineering and Computer Science.” Co-sponsor of proposed House Bill No. 6187, Session Year 2021: AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESTRUCTURING OF CERTAIN TAXES AND TAX EQUITY (Also known as the “Recovery for All” bill, in conjunction with Senate Bill No. 821) INFORMATION FROM VOTE SMART WEBSITE TENDS TO VOTE WITH DEMOCRATS ____________________________ NAME/PHOTO Harry Arora PARTY Republican DISTRICT (TWO DIGITS = SENATE, THREE DIGITS = HOUSE) 151 TOWN(S) - MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FROM 2015-19 CENSUS DATA Greenwich - $152,577 INFORMATION FROM CGA WEBSITE 29th of January, 2021 - “Harry Arora is the state representative for the General Assembly’s 151st District, which includes parts of the Cos Cob, Riverside, and other neighborhoods of Greenwich. He was re-elected to serve his first full two-year term in the Connecticut General Assembly, Nov. 3, 2020 after winning a Special Election in 2019 to fill the seat previously held by now- Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo. Harry is the ranking member of the Labor and Public Employees Committee and he also serves as a a member of the legislature’s Energy & Technology and the Human Services Committees. The new committee assignments reflect Harry’s focus on supporting the state’s workforce which is Connecticut’s state’s most important resource and promoting policies which will help create better and higher paying job opportunities in Connecticut. Harry has been a tireless advocate for good public policy. He is an active member of the Greenwich community and has advocated for and supported various local non profits including the YWCA, Boy & Girls Club of Greenwich, and Kids in Crisis. Harry is the founder of Alphastrat LLC, an investment firm, which seeks to identify and invest in opportunities arising from the energy transition. The firm specializes in researching and identifying liquid market opportunities arising from the move from fossils fuels to clean energy. An immigrant from India, Harry is no stranger to hard work or the promise of the American Dream. He came to the United States 25 years ago, became a citizen in 2004,