PROUDLY SERVING THE 16TH DISTRICT
State Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Rob Sampson, re-elected to a fourth term in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 16th District. He is the Ranking Member on the Government Administration & Elections Committee, the Housing Committee, and the Labor & Public Employees Committee. Rob is widely known as an advocate for America’s core principles, restoring our system of limited, representative, constitutional government, protecting private contracts and defending the natural rights of his constituents.
“I am honored to be chosen by the people of the 16th District as their voice at the State Capitol. I remain committed to defending our American principles of freedom, representation, limited constitutional self-government, and the rule of law. I believe that with hard work and our collective voices, Connecticut can become a safer and more affordable state with a bright future for all. As always, I will put in the hard work to make it happen.”
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UPCOMING TOWN HALL MEETINGS
Wolcott Legislative Update, June 23, 2025
State Senator Rob Sampson & State Representative Gale Mastrofrancesco invite you to attend a Wolcott Legislative Update.
2025 Legislative Session wrap-up and any other topic important to you.
Monday, June 23, 2025
6:30 pm – 8 pm
Wolcott Town Hall
10 Kenea Avenue
Wolcott, CT
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I wish you and your families a happy, safe, and patriotic Independence Day.
Over the past several months, our nation's trajectory has dramatically shifted, and an American renewal of prosperity and pride is underway. Since 1776, our great country still stands as the brightest beacon of freedom and opportunity for the whole world.
Today, we celebrate and remember the birth of our nation and the ensuing war for American Independence. That fight for freedom and our founders' vision of a country made up of free citizens pursuing their individual happiness is what continues to define America.
On this, the 249th anniversary of our nation's founding, I urge you to take a moment to reflect on the heroism and sacrifice of the men and women who have fought and continue to fight selflessly to preserve that vision.
I often say that there is no greater blessing than to be born or to become an American citizen. Let us all work together to preserve our freedom, our way of life—and our history, and to use this knowledge to continue working towards the more perfect union we have always been meant to be.
We are privileged to enjoy a system that relies on open government that is responsible to the people—a key principle that I steadfastly advocate for in Hartford. It is the greatest honor of my life to serve and represent you in our state legislature, and I look forward to continuing working on your behalf in the future.
I remain committed to defending America’s history and principles, and rebuilding Connecticut. The time is now. May God Bless America!
Just got my property tax bills—and like many of you, I was stunned by the sharp increases, particularly on the car tax!
This hike is the direct result of Democrats’ policy during the 2024 special session, when they pushed through SB 501—a massive omnibus bill that changed how vehicle taxes are calculated statewide.
www.cga.ct.gov/2024/ACT/PA/PDF/2024PA-00001-R00SB-00501SS1-PA.PDF
I fought back. I offered an amendment on the Senate floor to block the car tax hike altogether. Watch the attached short 3min video!
If anyone tries to blame this tax hike on a different bill (I keep hearing about HB 7067 from last year, they’re mistaken) That was a completely separate bill giving towns flexibility in how they apply depreciation—not the cause of the increase.
And let’s be clear: your town government sets the actual property tax rate. Local spending decisions drive the mill rate. If you’re paying more, it’s because your town government is spending more.
Of course, state Democrats aren’t helping either—they keep piling on unfunded mandates while shortchanging towns on state aid, pushing the burden onto local taxpayers.
I’ll keep fighting to protect your wallet and restore some fiscal sanity in Hartford—and in town halls across Connecticut.
#cartax #ctpolitics #SB501 #TaxHike #accountability #ctsenate #sampsonforct
Other remarks from this debate here - youtu.be/kvA0P1iPheY?feature=shared
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For Immediate Release
July 2, 2025
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the University of Pennsylvania agreeing to remove any records, titles or recognitions “misappropriated by male athletes allowed to compete in female categories” and agreeing to send personalized apology letters to affected female swimmers. (www.ed.gov/about/news/speech/secretary-mcmahon-remarks-upenn-resolution-agreement)
“We celebrate the decision to return fairness and equity back to women’s sports. There is a reason Title IX was adopted for women’s sports back in 1972. This is a crucial decision that we hope will have a ripple effect across the country. We urge others to follow UPenn’s lead.”