Rep. Jay Case Sworn In as Legislator, Looks to Helping Connecticut Thrive
HARTFORD — When Jay Case began his campaign for the 63rd House District, he told voters that Connecticut needs to “live within its means.” On Wednesday, state Rep. Case was sworn into office, where he will start his freshman term fulfilling his duties of examining state spending.
Rep. Case, whose 63rd District includes Colebrook, Goshen, Torrington and Winchester, was among 17 freshman Republicans legislators joining decision-makers in Hartford. The small business owner and avid volunteer in his community, Rep. Case started his term by recognizing those constituents who sent him to Hartford.
“From day one, voters recognized the need to put someone into this office who is aware of their struggles and concerns,” said Rep. Case. “As their new representative, I want to fight for their tax dollars, as the state learns to live within its means. We have a spending problem in this state and I want to ensure that doesn’t continue.”
Rep. Case was appointed to the Human Services, Appropriations, Energy & Technology, and Environment committees, where, over the course of the 2013 legislative session, he will be a strong voice for northwest Connecticut during important discussions.
Since the November election, Rep. Case has met with constituents, House Republican leadership and fellow legislators he will be working alongside during the 2013 session. The new legislator has spent time listening to municipal leaders’ concerns about state mandates and education costs — both which will become a part of budgetary discussions in the state capitol.
The state of Connecticut is facing growing expenditures which continue to pigeonhole taxpayers who can’t afford more tax increases. The House Republican caucus has pushed for decreased spending over the past two years, declaring increased tax hikes shouldn’t be the focal point of budgetary discussions.
Rep. Case, who is one of 51 House Republicans, explained his excitement after taking the oath of office. “I’m excited to get to work,” he said. “Together, we’ll make Connecticut thrive.”