PROUDLY SERVING THE 35TH DISTRICT
State Senator Jeff Gordon
Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as the Republican Leader 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.
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Sen. Gordon Votes No on Appropriations Budget Over Lack of Needed Education Funding
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) voted “NO” on the Appropriations Committee’s proposed budget because it fails to meaningfully increase funding for the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant, a critical source of state support for K-12 public education in the 35th District and across Connecticut. He also voted “NO” because the proposed budget is not balanced, was not fully vetted with the state’s revenue estimates, and misses key priorities like education funding support for our towns.
“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.”
⚡️This weekend I enjoyed my annual visit with members of the Eastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Association (ECARA) (K1MUJ). They were in Thompson participating in a national Field Day event sponsored by the American Radio Relay League. During my tour of the event, and joining them for dinner and conversation, I learned more about whay they do. This is very helpful for me as a member of the legislature’s Public Safety and Security Committee and Appropriations Commitee, as I continue to work on public safety issues for northeast CT. Thank you to John Szamocki for inviting me.
Ham radio operators work together to help with emergency communications or to provide local services at public events. The ECARA works with Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), the state Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and the Red Cross. Many local CERT members are also amateur radio licensed.
It takes just ~2 hours to roll up to a scene and get ready to go using a low power portable radio set up and antenna on generator power. You can communicate by voice and morse code with others around the country and world. I saw firsthand how they can connect via email without a direct internet link. Using Winlink, they can relay emails and important emergency documents via VHF and microwave relays to computer access points. I got an email in real time and was able to reply in real time.
ECARA does serious work when needed, where needed, be it a major fire, weather event, or large public venue. Thank you for what they do. For more information: ecara.net/
Happy National Dairy Month! 🥛🐄
This month, we celebrate Connecticut's dairy farmers and agricultural families, whose hard work helps feed our communities and preserve our state's rural character.
Our dairy farmers continue to face rising costs, unfair pricing pressures, and burdensome taxes. That's why I fought for $20 million in dairy relief funding, proposed a long-term dairy sustainability tax credit, and helped stop massive farmland tax increases that threatened working farms and open space.
Thank you to all of our dairy farmers for everything you do.
50 years of Ice Cream Depot! 🍦🎉
Since 1976, this Stafford Springs gem has been bringing smiles to the community, and they’re still going strong! I was proud to present a state citation to recognize this incredible milestone.
From Gifford's Ice Cream and soft serve to Italian Ice, Vegan flavors, and so much more, there's a scoop here for every member of the family. Here's to 50 years of sweet memories and many more to come! 🎉
Stop by and try a scoop today! Everyday is a good day for ice cream ☀️