PROUDLY SERVING THE 35TH DISTRICT
State Senator Jeff Gordon
Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and is a member of the Appropriations, Public Health, and Public Safety Committees. As one of only two medical doctors in the Connecticut legislature, “Doctor-Senator” is known for his work on health insurance reform as well as healthcare affordability and accessibility, especially for rural communities.
“The people of Connecticut want common sense, a fair deal, and their state government to work for them. They know what is best for their families and them. My goal is to take this message to the Capitol for you, working to deliver solutions that make your lives better.”
Happy National Connecticut Day. Enjoy all that our wonderful state has to offer. There’s a lot all across the state to see, enjoy, and learn about. What makes Connecticut special? The people! I am proud as a State Senator to represent people in Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Stafford, Thompson, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington, and Woodstock. I look forward to the ongoing work we all share in a common purpose to do what we can for the future of Connecticut and our communities.
I started today with a homemade breakfast sandwich at Always Moore in Eastford with the Moore family. I also enjoyed coffee with constituents, including Jeff Frankiewicz. I presented a state citation to the Moores congratulating them on their new business. Stop by 134 Union Road (Route 171) in Eastford, 7 AM - 3 PM, Thursdays - Sundays, for sandwiches, coffee, and a selection of prepared meals and baked goods. I can attest - the food is delicious and the setting in an old barn is wonderful. As a State Senator, supporting small businesses in our towns is an important part of the work I do. Good people. Good food. Support local.
Connecticut's sales tax-free week is August 17th through 23rd.
Retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the state's sales and use tax for each individual item purchased.
Although this tax-free "holiday" is helpful, it is only for one week.
That's why I fought for historic, meaningful income tax relief for low- and middle-income people and families, increased earned income tax credit for hard-working people, expanded tax exemptions for our seniors' retirement funds/IRAs/pensions, increased public school education funding, reform of electric bill taxes, more early education and child care funding, and fighting prescription drug costs. These things got done!
You should keep upfront more of your money you earned and worked to save. We all need it during this time of continued high prices and costs.
I encourage everyone to shop local!