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."
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On Saturday, April 25th, I visited the Earth Day event in Ellington. It was great to be out in the community celebrating environmental stewardship and connecting with residents. It was also good to see my fellow legislators, Rep. Jaime Foster and Sen. Jeff Gordon, at the event.
On Saturday, April 25th, I had the opportunity to speak in Enfield, Connecticut to unveil the new Jonathan Edwards Historical Monument on Enfield Street. It was a wonderful event hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter.
I want to thank everyone involved, especially Laurie Edwards, for hosting me. Efforts like this may seem small, but they play an important role in preserving and honoring Enfield’s rich history for future generations.
I visited Truckers Against Trafficking and New England Tractor Trailer Training School in Somers, where I had the opportunity to meet with dedicated individuals working to combat human trafficking and raise awareness across the transportation industry.
I appreciated the chance to connect with Adam Polaski, Director at NETTTS, and Brandy Belton, Director of Mobile Exhibits at Truckers Against Trafficking, and learn more about the impactful work being done through education, outreach, and industry partnerships.
Grateful for their leadership and commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and proud to support efforts that help keep our communities safe.