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
Tolland Legislators Issue Joint Statement Calling for Halt to Deal to Bring Juvenile Detention Center to Tolland
HARTFORD – State Representative Tammy Nuccio, Senator Jeff Gordon, and Rep. Tim Ackert issued the following statement in response to a proposal to open a juvenile detention center in Tolland.
“Tolland will not be railroaded. We are unequivocally opposed to the proposed placement of a juvenile detention facility in the currently proposed location in our community. It is our understanding that the purchase agreement for this property has not yet been signed, and it must not be signed. Moving forward under these circumstances would be reckless and a complete disrespect to the community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Senator Jeff Gordon invites you to attend a Legislative Update in Tolland!
“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.”
It was a pleasure recently to be at Coventry High School for Civics Day!
I truly enjoyed sharing insights about state goverment, the legislative process, and our roles in what happens and how things get decided. It was great engaging with students through their thoughtful, thought-provoking questions.
Thank you to Dr. John Carlson for the invitation and for organizing such a meaningful discussion.
A big win but only one step in the overall effort to deal with the state’s plan to put a criminal youth detention center in Tolland. We asked for and got a meeting today with the Governor’s staff and the Judicial Branch.
I was proud to co-author today’s announcement that the proposed criminal juvenile detention facility in Tolland has been put on hold.
This step forward ensures that the people of Tolland, town officials, and we as legislators have the time to further work toward a solution, and for state government to exercise transparency and accountability that Tolland deserves, to fully review the economic, public safety, and infrastructure impacts, especially given the location along a main street, in a main commercial district, and near a public school and day care centers.
Thank you to everyone who has engaged on this issue. Your voices matter, and I will continue fighting for the Tolland community, working with others.
Join me on Thursday in Union with State Rep. Kurt Vail for more office hours around the 35th district!
Legislative Updates are a chance to hear updates on the latest developments from Hartford and to talk about the state issues that matter most to our communities.
This event is free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend and be part of the discussion.