PROUDLY SERVING THE 18TH DISTRICT
State Senator Heather Somers
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Heather Somers, elected in 2016, represents Connecticut’s 18th district. She is a Chief Deputy Senate Republican Leader and serves as Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Heather has been recognized as a champion of important initiatives in health care, tourism, mental health, senior housing and elder care. She is also a former councilwoman and mayor in her native Groton.
"Together, we can bridge divides and build a brighter future for all Connecticut families."
It was wonderful to bring together so many of our local veterans and their families for a well-deserved recognition of their service. 🇺🇸
I’m grateful to everyone who helped make the ceremony possible and to the 125 veterans we had the privilege of recognizing. Thank you for your service to our country and our communities.
You can read more and see photos from the ceremony here: theday.com/news/927659/local-veterans-honored-at-wartime-service-medal-ceremony/#
Local veterans honored at wartime service medal ceremony
theday.com
Sen. Heather Somers, R-18th District, hosted the Plainfield ceremony recognizing veterans from Preston, Plainfield, North Stonington, Griswold and Sterling.
It was great to join Safe Futures for today’s walk and see so many people come together in support of their mission. 💜
Safe Futures provides free, confidential services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking throughout southeastern Connecticut, helping thousands of individuals and families each year.
Thank you to the Safe Futures team, their community partners, and everyone who came out today to walk, raise awareness, and support this incredibly important work.
Look what happens when the Tourism Caucus Co-Chair runs into Connecticut’s Director of Tourism out and about in the district! 😂
Always great to see Rachel Lenda — especially while we’re both doing what we love: getting out and enjoying all that eastern Connecticut has to offer! ❤️
Rachel leads the Connecticut Office of Tourism and previously worked with the Eastern Regional Tourism District, so she knows our corner of the state well.