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."
When a proposal came forward to place a 150-foot cell tower on protected open space at Morgan Farm, I pushed back.
That pushback slowed the process and delayed the CT Siting Council hearing until February. This proposal is still very much under review, and public input matters.
Reliable cell service is important. But protected open space should stay protected. I’m continuing to speak up for Morgan Farm, and I encourage residents to do the same.
You can review the proposal and submit comments here:
portal.ct.gov/csc/1_applications-and-other-pending-matters/applications/4_docketnos500s/docket-no...
Your Voice Matters!
Thank you to the farmers, legislators, and farming advocates who joined us today for an important and honest conversation!
While we appreciate the Governor’s adjustments, it was critical to hear directly from farmers about the real-world impacts that potential changes to land assessments under PA-490 could have, including property tax increases on farmland across Connecticut. Your stories, experiences, and solutions are exactly what legislators needed to hear as we work together to protect CT agriculture and the future of farming in our state.
