Reps MacLachlan and Carney Update Westbrook Residents on Legislative Issues

State Representatives Jesse MacLachlan (R-35) and Devin Carney (R-23) held a sit down legislative update with Westbrook residents who had questions about this years’ shortened session.

Residents asked various questions about how the recent special veto session effects municipal and educational funding, school safety, and future obligations made by Governor Malloy to bailing out the capitol city.

Earlier this week, lawmakers met to override vetoes made to seven different pieces of legislation by Governor Malloy. Despite all of the bills receiving more than favorable votes in each chamber, none of the legislation vetoed by the governor was overridden.

“Meeting with constituents and listening to their concerns is an integral part of my role as a state representative,” Rep. MacLachlan said. “I enjoyed being able to sit down face-to-face with Westbrook residents and talk about the bipartisan state budget and all that it does to protect our small towns.”

“I am always grateful for the opportunity to meet with constituents. These conversations about local and state matters help me to fully understand the concerns and the issues impacting those I represent at the Capitol in Hartford,” said Rep. Carney. “Hearing from constituents is a strong priority of mine, which is why my door is always open.”

Rep. Carney, who serves as Ranking Member of the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee, provided an update about tolls and discussed findings from a study conducted by the Department of Transportation.

The lawmakers are expected to host similar updates throughout their districts over the remaining Summer months.