PROUDLY SERVING THE 7TH DISTRICT
State Senator John A. Kissel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
John A. Kissel, serving his 16th term, represents Connecticut’s 7th District. He is the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee and the Regulation Review Committee. He is also a member of the General Law Committee. For many years, John has been a leading advocate for seniors and has been recognized for his support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, safe housing and healthcare. He is also active in numerous civic organizations in his current hometown of Enfield.
"Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you."
Be Heard – 2026 Issues Survey
What is your number 1 issue for this year’s short session of the Connecticut General Assembly?
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Sen. Kissel & Rep. Vail for a Town Hall Update in Somers, CT!
This is where we make legislation and hash out bills in the Judiciary Committee, where every proposal is reviewed line by line, questions are asked, and testimony is weighed carefully. It’s a process built on debate, collaboration, and attention to detail, ensuring that each bill is thoroughly vetted before it moves forward. It may not always be quick or easy, but it’s essential to getting policy right and serving the people we represent.
Please join Representative Kurt Vail and me on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, at Somers Public Library, located at 2 Vision Blvd, Somers, Connecticut, for a conversation about your legislative priorities as we prepare for the 2026 legislative session.
This will be an opportunity to share your ideas, ask questions, and discuss the issues that matter most to you.
We hope you will be able to join us and look forward to a productive discussion.
On Thursday, March 12th, I had the opportunity to interview a longtime Enfield advocate for education and Operations Manager at Enfield Family Resource Centers and Youth Services Bureau, Amy Morales, and a Para Educator, Jamie Dolce, to support their cause to keep education funding in Enfield!
More information below!
Enfield is one of 57 FRCs in the state of Connecticut that work hard to ensure that families have the resources, education and support that they need to be successful, productive parents saving the state money in the long run. Our FRC is part of Enfield’s Social Services Department, started when Dorothy Allen received the first grant in 1998, and since then has been a wonderful partnership with our Enfield Public Schools which provides the space within the school to provide these services.
Our ask is to Reject the Governor’s proposed FRC budget cut of $1.27 million, a reduction of 20% of funding for each FRC site. The proposed budget cut would fund FRC below pre-pandemic levels, despite consistently rising operating costs.