A great day in the 33rd Senate District!
👩🦳🧓 We celebrated $2.5 million in state bonding to help finance constructing a new Colchester senior center building
🏘️ Celebrated beloved East Hampton business All About Blinds and the life of founder Sven Ramklint, with owner Jean
We owe an incredible amount of gratitude to our first responders, many of whom in the area are volunteers. I’m happy to have had the chance tonight to thank in-person Colchester’s first responders for their service, with @BrianSmithCT.
This Wed, July 28, @BrianSmithCT and I are joining First Selectman Bylone's Open Office Hours! Be sure to tune in on Facebook.
Have a question on state/local issues? Submit it here ➡️ https://t.co/3DPiI83WMK
We look forward to the virtual conversation!
Thank you @Christine_40th and @BrianSmithCT for attending tonight‘s Council meeting and speaking about HB5423: An Act Expanding Passenger Rail Service in Eastern CT. This Bill would get cars off the road, help workforce development and serve as an economic game changer.
"I'm so happy that we're able to find ways to keep our restaurant industry in Connecticut alive and strong and ready to prosper as we move out of this pandemic."
–@BrianSmithCT on signing of legislation making it easier for restaurants to serve customers outdoors
Not a moment goes by when I'm not saddened by what we have all experienced during the last year. To reach this point is a sad day for all Americans. Every one of those over 500,000 was a friend or relative to many people.
COVID has changed so much about our lives, including what it looks like to serve as a legislator or to campaign for this seat. What hasn't changed for me is that I'm always willing to to talk to constituents about the issues that matter to you. Give me a call at 860-617-8959.
Remember, if you are voting by absentee, you can send your vote by mail or drop it off in the official State of Connecticut Ballot Box at your Town Hall.
Make sure its properly signed and sealed and it gets received before polls close at 8pm on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd.
Whether you plan to vote by absentee this year or in-person, the most important thing is to have a plan to make sure your vote gets cast and counted! Visit https://t.co/SjwXiYEqw2 to learn more or call me at 860-617-8959 if you run into any issues.
Got tested in Colchester yesterday. I'm not having any symptoms, but we know cases are on the rise.
There are many free testing events this weekend and next week in the area. Do your part and get tested!
Check out my interview with Sheila Horvitz on her show Talk Back with Sheila. We talked about the impact of the pandemic on workers and small businesses, access to affordable healthcare, and the Take Back Our Grid Act to hold Eversource accountable.
https://t.co/QzzRdIuE96
@sebby_stamour We are all out right now but will have more soon! You can stop by the Dem headquarters in Noels Plaza in Colchester to pick one up or message us your address and we will deliver one.
"As a teacher, I know I can count on Brian to support education..." - Meaghan Kehoegreen, teacher and lifelong Colchester resident
Vote Brian Smith for state rep on November 3rd or by absentee!
Took a break from doorknocking yesterday to take a walk on the Lebanon Green with First Selectman Kevin Cwikla. Had a great talk about Eversource's unacceptable response to Tropical Storm Isaias and the #TakeBackOurGrid Act to hold Eversource accountable. #CTpol
This morning, I paid a visit to the Lebanon Farmers' Market. Enjoyed making some new friends and getting some fresh local goods. Nicole's Cookies is excellent! Next Saturday is the last week for the Lebanon market this season. Maybe I'll see you there?