Posted on April 1, 2021
Last week, it was an honor to represent Greenwich and Stamford as I led the state House of Representatives in the Pledge of Allegiance, standing with Speaker Ritter and Attorney General Tong as fellow Americans who have a passion for Connecticut.
It was no coincidence that this invitation was extended to me as an Asian-American now serving in House, when people in Connecticut are hurt and repulsed by the now widely-seen remarks, even on CNN, of State Rep Mike Winkler that “Asians and other minorities…
Posted on March 31, 2021
The legislature’s Planning and Development Committee will be voting tomorrow on several zoning bills. See Agenda. I highlighted for you the zoning bills on the agenda that threaten local zoning decision rights and create top-down, state-wide mandates for our towns.
Senate Democratic Chair Steve Cassano
House Democratic Chair Cristin McCarthy-Vahey
Senate Democratic Vice Chair Norman Needleman
Posted on March 29, 2021
Connecticut’s news media has dedicated considerable time to sharing the concerns of residents frustrated by escalating motor vehicle break-ins and car thefts committed by juveniles. This has been a major issue; see local coverage in Greenwich, Stamford, and other towns.
On Wednesday, there is a Judiciary Committee public hearing [details below] where you can share your thoughts about the issue. Bills referenced are H.B. 6667 and H.B. 6669.
The committee will also receive testimony on S.B. 1093 –…