Posted on June 9, 2025

SHELTON, CT — State Representative Ben McGorty today shared the results of a productive Sunday morning meeting with Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, State Senator Jason Perillo, fellow State Representative Amy Romano, the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, and local Aldermen Eric McPherson and Ben Perry. The meeting focused on tackling the […]

Posted on June 3, 2025

HARTFORD, CT – State Representative Ben McGorty (R–122) voiced strong opposition following the General Assembly’s passage of a $55.8 billion biennial budget, citing deep concerns with the process, lack of transparency, and failure to address core priorities like affordability and support for local communities. McGorty criticized the budget’s 11.2% increase in General Fund spending—over $2.5 […]

Posted on May 28, 2025

HARTFORD, CT – State Representative Ben McGorty (R–Shelton, Stratford & Trumbull) voted “No” on HB 5002, the omnibus housing bill that would strip towns of their zoning authority and hand decision-making power over to Hartford. “Local leaders—not bureaucrats at the Capitol should be making housing decisions in Shelton, Stratford, and Trumbull,” said Rep. McGorty. “This […]