January 8, 2015

Candelora Sworn In, Reappointed Deputy House Republican Leader

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State Representative Vincent Candelora (R-86) took the oath of office on Wednesday, January 7^th, kicking off his fifth term representing the 86th district in the 2015 legislative session. CandeloraDeputyslider

Rep. Candelora was reappointed to his second straight term, House Republican Leader Themis Klarides appointed Candelora as her Deputy Republican Leader, joining Representatives Craig Miner, Laura Hoydick and Arthur O’Neil in the second highest position in the caucus. The appointment was ratified unanimously by her colleagues. "I am truly honored to serve as the Deputy House Republican Leader," Candelora said. “This is history in the making—I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of the House Republican Caucus and to work alongside the first woman leader,” said Candelora. Klarides said naming Candelora was an obvious choice. “Having worked alongside Vin Candelora as a Deputy, I respect his judgment, hard work and his ability to analyze complex issues,’’ she said. “I will lean on him even more now as leader of the caucus. He has the respect of all his colleagues.’’ Candelora was also appointed to serve on the legislature's Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Legislative Management, Judiciary, Public Health and Regulations Review committees and will serve as Chair of the screening committee that is tasked with reviewing all legislation before it is put up for a vote in the House. "Collectively we have our work cut out for us this session. We will enter this 2015 legislative session with a $1.3 billion budget deficit; we’ll have to tackle some serious issues. Rebuilding the state's financial situation is a top priority and I am eager to work in a bi-partisan manner, to pass a fiscally responsible budget that will get our state on track to recovery and encourage job growth," Candelora added. The legislature will be in session until it convenes on June 3rd.