PROUDLY SERVING THE 35TH DISTRICT
State Senator Jeff Gordon
Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and is a member of the Appropriations, Public Health, and Public Safety Committees. Jeff is Co-Chairman of the Rural Caucus. As one of only two medical doctors in the Connecticut legislature, “Doctor-Senator” Jeff is known for his work on health insurance reform, prescription drug pricing, patient care access, and healthcare affordability, especially for people in rural communities. Dr. Jeff’s motto is Common Sense, highlights his work as a State Senator.
FEATURED STORY
Sen. Gordon to Host Public Forum Addressing PA-490 Farmland Tax Increases in Connecticut
State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), along with his Republican colleagues, will be hosting a public forum with Connecticut farmers to discuss the steep farmland property tax hikes they are facing and potential solutions to the problem.
This forum will be held on Tuesday, January 20, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 1E of the Legislative Office Building.
“I continue to fight for affordability, for common sense, and for what is right. That is why I am legislative leader working with farmers to fix the state government’s huge mess it made in using a flawed land value analysis that skyrocketed taxes PA-490 land value assessments that farmers cannot afford,” said Sen. Gordon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Coventry Legislative Update has been postponed due to inclement weather
“The people of Connecticut want common sense, a fair deal, and their state government to work for them. They know what is best for their families and them. My goal is to take this message to the Capitol for you, working to deliver solutions that make your lives better.”
The snow storm has picked up. Heavy snow fall for some time is forecasted. Stay safe! Stay home! Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. The Governor has declared a state of emergency for CT. There is travel ban prohibiting commercial vehicles – such as permitted vehicles, trucks, RVs, tractor trailers, tankers, and vehicles with trailers – from traveling on all limited access highways in Connecticut and remaining in effect until further notice. Many towns have issued on-road parking bans. Thank you state and local law enforcement, first responders, and highway/road crews who are working. Only call 911 if a true emergency. I have been in contact with Eversource. They are at Level 5 emergency response plan in case of power outages. However, weather and road conditions could limit response times and capabilities.
🌨️CT is under a Winter Storm Warning till on 8 PM on Monday. The snow is estimated to be heavy at times, with totals forecast to be 12-18 inches. Travel will be dangerous with poor visibility. The storm poses real challenges to keep roads plowed. Stay home and off the roads if possible! The temperature is very cold, so keep yourself, others, and pets safe and warm. Only call 911 if you have a true emergency. Thank you to the CT State Police, local police, fire and emergency crews, CT DOT and town DPW, and utility crews who will do what they can in difficult conditions to help.
I’m honored to receive the 2025 AARP Legislative Achievement Award in recognition of my work addressing the high cost of prescription drugs. Ensuring that residents, especially older adults, can afford the lifesaving medications they rely on has been a central priority of my work as a senator, and I was proud to lead a bipartisan effort to pass legislation focused on lowering drug costs.
Through this work, we’ve cracked down on price gouging, strengthened transparency in drug pricing, and protected access to local pharmacies by preventing unfair insurance practices, all helping to reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients. As a physician, I see firsthand how unaffordable medications harm patient care, and I will always put patients first by fighting for timely, affordable access to the medications people need.