Candidate for Connecticut State Senate - District 33 in 2020 Connecticut General Election.
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Get StartedI believe that the Police Accountability Bill (HB 6004) represents a grievous overreach by punishing all police officers instead of targeting “bad apples”. I will work to strip this law of its most hurtful aspects. This includes: Reduction of Qualified Immunity This measure opens the door for lawsuits and places the financial burden of defending officers on our towns and taxpayers. Restriction of Military Grade Equipment This provision takes needed tools out of the hands of police officers. It restricts such items as police boats, night-vision goggles, and armored vehicles. Learn more
I believe that education is a deeply personal and local issue. Local school boards, working closely with parents and teachers should determine the curriculum and the educational direction for their schools. Hartford should not be pushing a “one-size fits all” approach onto our towns. Learn more
I will work to develop a more business friendly climate in this state by standing against excessive taxes and regulations. Learn more
I will work to make college and career training programs more available and affordable for our residents. I will also work to locate, create, and fund educational and vocational training grants. Finally, I will oppose any restrictions on free speech and first amendment rights on the campuses of our public colleges and universities. Learn more
I believe that the state must cultivate free-market principles like competition, cost sharing (copays), transparency, consistent pricing for all goods and services, and consumer choice. This state was once known as the “Insurance Capital of the world” because of its robust insurance industry. I believe the state is still well positioned to work with the insurance industry to cultivate innovative approaches that will provide our residents with incentives and value from their healthcare options. Learn more
I will support measures to increase resources for those served by home and community-based services. I will seek to increase funding and eligibility for programs like Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders. I will consider all options for modifying the amount of resources a spouse of someone receiving Medicaid nursing home care may keep. Learn more
Suspend State Employee Pay Raises “Shared Sacrifice” must be shared by all. This includes the fine men and women who work as state employees. Although the State Employees’ Union rejected Governor Lamont’s request for a suspension, it does not mean that the issue is over. Governor Lamont still has the authority to suspend these raises via executive order. Learn more
I will fight to reverse the trend of raising taxes and fees. Learn more
I pledge something that my opponent won’t, I will not vote for tolls! Learn more
I will also work to reduce the overall tax burden on our older residents, providing them the option of remaining in the state during their retirement years. I will work to keep our promise of phasing out state income taxes on pension and annuity income for retirees. I will work to expand eligibility for the state’s Circuit Breaker and Renters’ Rebate programs. I will work to provide state income tax deductions for long-term care insurance premiums. Learn more
NO NEW TAXES! It’s unfair to throw the burden of recovery on our already overtaxed residents and local business owners, and it would ignore the unprecedented opportunity presented by the overwhelming number of New Yorkers relocating here.This migration will increase our tax base, which will increase revenue. Let’s not drive new and current residents away with overbearing taxes. Learn more
Temporarily Suspend the Minimum Wage Increase Scheduled for September Learn more
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