Currently holds the office of Connecticut State Senate - District 16 until January 8, 2025.
Candidate for Connecticut State Senate - District 16 in 2022 Connecticut General Election.
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Get StartedI believe in law and order and protecting the civil liberties and constitutional rights of every citizen. I believe in freedom and opportunity. Learn more
I respect and value our military and believe that we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our veterans for our freedoms. Learn more
. I believe strongly that we need to create an environment that encourages business to choose Connecticut. That means keeping the businesses we have, encouraging startups and having businesses choose to relocate to Connecticut because what we have to offer. Learn more
We need a growing economy that creates the wealth to pay for fixing our transportation infrastructure, and paying off debt. See my remarks under Jobs and the Economy on how we get there. Learn more
My primary mission as a state lawmaker has been and will continue to be holding our elected officials accountable and helping our economy back on track. I believe strongly that we need to create an environment that encourages business to choose Connecticut. Learn more
Consolidate government services to eliminate duplication, excess and waste. Learn more
I will continue to strenuously oppose any attempt to restrict the constitutional rights of responsible, law-abiding gun owners. Learn more
I have been the strongest defender of the 2nd amendment. Learn more
I am a firm believer in America’s Constitution and well known as Connecticut’s strongest defender of our 2nd Amendment Rights. Learn more
I will fight to strengthen protections against government abuse of eminent domain authority. Learn more
America is a nation of immigrants and I support positive changes to our lawful immigration system. However, ignoring the supremacy of federal law and inviting the worst elements among the illegal population to prey on citizens (and other undocumented individuals) is simply wrong. Learn more
We need to prioritize better and actually use money dedicated for transportation infrastructure for that purpose. Most importantly, we need a growing economy that creates the wealth to pay for fixing our transportation infrastructure, and paying off debt. Learn more
I will fight to strengthen protections against government abuse of eminent domain authority. Learn more
Evaluate all state programs every two years Eliminate the program if it does not achieve results. Learn more
Reduce spending to what we can reasonably anticipate in revenue without assessing new taxes Abide by the constitutional spending cap. Learn more
I firmly believe that our cities and towns cannot afford ANY reductions in state aid. Any cuts, however small, will only translate into increased property taxes that will hit seniors and working families the hardest. Learn more
I will continue work to reduce Connecticut’s gasoline tax (4th highest in the nation) and cap the “hidden” gas tax known as the gross receipts tax. Learn more
Eliminate earmarks. Fund all projects by competitive grant to be awarded based upon measured return on investment i.e., job creation/economic developme. Learn more
Connecticut has some of the highest property taxes in the country. This must change to make our state more affordable and attractive to residents and businesses. Learn more
I will fight for a more strict balanced budget amendment in Connecticut. There is no question it will be difficult but I am committed to the hard work of finding ways to reduce the cost of government. Learn more
Cap bonding levels which result in a debt service of no more than 10% of the annual budget Borrowing should be restricted for public works projects, including school construction, roads and rails, serving the greater public good and creating jobs for Connecticut workers. Learn more
I am also opposed to Governor Lamont’s policy agenda of growing government and increasing taxation, as well as the imposition of highway tolls. Learn more
Reduce spending to what we can reasonably anticipate in revenue without assessing new taxes Abide by the constitutional spending cap. Learn more
I will continue work to reduce Connecticut’s gasoline tax (4th highest in the nation) and cap the “hidden” gas tax known as the gross receipts tax. Learn more
Consolidate government services to eliminate duplication, excess and waste. Learn more
Borrowing should be restricted for public works projects, including school construction, roads and rails, serving the greater public good and creating jobs for Connecticut workers. Learn more
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