Posted on January 18, 2022
A few weeks ago, I reached out to you and asked for your feedback on a wide range of topics – the direction Connecticut is headed, the pandemic, governor’s emergency powers, and others that may have significance as we head into the 2022 legislative session.
I wanted to thank everyone who took the time out to answer this survey as it prompted 202 responses that I wanted to pass along to you.
Posted on November 23, 2021
By all indications the rising tide of crime in Connecticut shows no sign of receding any time soon.
The numbers we’re getting from law enforcement on the ground in our own town are astounding: more cars were stolen in Shelton during a three-month period this year than in all of 2019.
The statewide picture of this trend is equally disturbing.
Crime victims across Connecticut have already made more requests from the victims’ compensation fund than in any previous year on record. The fund pays out expenses…
Posted on October 27, 2021
State Senator Kevin Kelly and Representatives Ben McGorty and Jason Perillo in partnership with the Shelton Senior Center hosted their annual Shelton Senior Health Fair on Monday, October 25, 2021.
The event connected seniors with resources and information on issues such as mental health care, identity theft resources, veterans’ services, probate estates, substance abuse services, and local transportation services. On-site flu vaccinations and COVID-19 vaccinations were available, as well as vision…
Posted on October 6, 2021
Please save the date to join us at the Annual Shelton Senior Health Fair on Monday, October 25th from 9:00 A.M. to noon at the Shelton Senior Center located at 81 Wheeler Street. This has always been a great event in the past and I look forward to seeing everyone.
More details will be forthcoming in the days ahead and I will be sure to update you.
Posted on September 14, 2021
Hartford – State Representative Jason Perillo (R-113) and his seven other colleagues on the Legislature’s Reappointment Committee are hard at work accommodating recent changes in the state’s population. The committee is tasked with realigning legislative districts as a result of the 2020 census’ results.
Representative Perillo is the only Shelton legislator to serve on the committee in state history. The committee is bi-partisan and is made up of the General Assembly’s four caucuses, each receiving…
Posted on July 7, 2021
HARTFORD—Deputy House Republican Leader Jason Perillo (R-113) and Assistant Leader Ben McGorty (R-122) joined House Republicans on Wednesday to kickstart the call for immediate legislative action on the juvenile crime crisis that has gripped communities throughout the state, officially launching a petition effort to bring all state lawmakers into session to implement reforms. The lawmakers were joined by local police chiefs, municipal leaders, and citizen activists who are concerned about the recent…
Posted on June 24, 2021
HARTFORD — State Representatives Ben McGorty (R-122nd) and Jason Perillo (R-113th) joined their Republican colleagues recently in opposing a marijuana legalization proposal they believe carries grave consequences for health and public safety in the state of Connecticut.
The bill would establish government regulations for the commercial sale of marijuana, while removing criminal penalties for possession and eliminating cannabis possession as probable cause for police in a traffic stop.
In a 76-62…
Posted on June 17, 2021
Posted on June 9, 2021
HARTFORD — Shelton State Representatives Jason Perillo (R-113), Deputy House Republican Leader, and Ben McGorty (R-122)¸ Assistant House Republican Leader, voted with their party and five Democrats in opposing a new mileage tax on trucks that utilize Connecticut highways.
HB 6688, An Act Concerning a Highway Use Fee, will create a per-mile tax on trucks that will increase based on gross tonnage. Trucks weighing 26,000 to 28,000 pounds will pay $0.025 per mile and vehicles weighing more than 80,000…
Posted on June 9, 2021
We had an opportunity this afternoon to serve homeless veterans – heroes who have already given so much in service to this country. Had our amendment passed, great organizations such as Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport could have benefited from $6,925,000 in each of the next two fiscal years. While I am disappointed we could not push this amendment through, we will continue to fight for our retired service members in future sessions.