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."
Great conversations this morning with members of the Connecticut Tourism Coalition at Mystic Aquarium.
As Co-Chair of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Caucus and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, I was glad to share an update on this year’s legislative session, discuss efforts to support tourism and economic development, and hear directly from those working every day to promote Connecticut’s communities, attractions, and small businesses.
Thank you to the Connecticut Tourism Coalition for the invitation and for all you do to support one of Connecticut’s most important economic sectors.
❤️ Today, we came together to support our neighbors affected by the devastating fire at Ledges Apartments in Groton.
Thank you to everyone who donated food, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, gift cards, and other essential items to help displaced residents as they begin the difficult process of rebuilding and recovering. The generosity of our community continues to inspire me.
Donations are still being collected at Groton Human Services. They are open every weekday from 8:30am-4:30pm!
A special thank you to everyone who helped organize this donation drive and to all who contributed. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing unexpected hardship. ❤️
#communitysupport #neighborshelpingneighbors
I recently sent a letter to Governor Lamont urging him to make funding for Buckeye Terminal a priority.
Buckeye is a critical part of Eastern Connecticut’s fuel supply chain. If it closes, increased transportation and distribution costs will inevitably be passed on to consumers, driving up the cost of heating fuel and other essential energy needs.
At a time when many families are already struggling with the cost of living, we cannot allow residents to be priced out even further because of a preventable disruption to our energy infrastructure. Keeping Buckeye operational is about protecting affordability, reliability, and the long-term stability of our region.