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.”
I attended in Coventry the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Aiden Burrus. Scout Troop 65. I presented Aiden a state citation on behalf of myself and Rep Tim Ackert. Congratulations Aiden. Your hard work, leadership, determination, and community spirit will serve you well in your future endeavors.
🥕🥦🥗 Recently, I attended the Farm to School Community Dinner at the Coventry Nathan Hale School. Awesome food from local farms - see the list below. I always enjoy my visits to local schools to learn about farm to school programs that foster nutrition, teach good cooking and eating habits, and support local agriculture. It’s a “win-win-win.”
Coventry and Andover have a successful, combined Farm to School program, supported by grants from the CT dept of Agriculture’s CT Grown for CT Kids and the CT Fresh Ed Buy Local programs. In attendance was Superintendent Petrone, Principal Sward, Farm to School Program Coordinator Abby DuBois, members of the Town Council and Board of Education, nutrition services staff, farmers, and others. I can’t wait for my next visit!
-Steak tips: Evans Farm
-Mashed potatoes: Cold Spring Farm
-Dinner rolls: Long Meadow Farm
-Salad with honey dressing: Meechooôk Farm, Willow Valley Farm, and Drew's Honeybees
-Parfaits: Woodstock Creamery at Valleyside Farm and Forest Mill Farm
Connecticut families, seniors, and small businesses are already struggling under some of the highest electric costs in the nation. Now, Eversource is proposing another major rate hike.
Ratepayers deserve accountability, transparency, and relief. Instead, under Democrat leadership, they are getting higher bills, back-room deals, and policies that continue to make our state less affordable.
I will continue fighting to put ratepayers first and push for real reforms that make Connecticut affordable again.
Read my full statement below 👇
Sen. Gordon Statement on Huge Proposed Electric Rate Increase - Connecticut Senate Republicans
www.ctsenaterepublicans.com
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) released the following statement regarding the proposal to raise electric rates next year by an average of 13% for residential customers starti...