• Removed state income tax on social security, pensions and 401K’s for those making under $75K
• Suspended state gas tax, restored the property tax credit and reduced Stratford’s vehicle tax
• Increased the EITC and provided a Child Tax Rebate
• Improving our state’s long term fiscal health by paying down pension obligations and our debt.

• Preserving access to reproductive healthcare
• Advocated for successful completion of a fully functional interchange at Exit 33 and free bus service
• Leading the nation to meet the post-COVID mental and behavioral health needs of our kids.
• As Chair of the Environment Committee, passed legislation to protect Long Island Sound, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
• Protecting your right to vote conveniently and safely.
  

• Supported Sikorsky to build the next generation of Army Helicopter in Connecticut.
• $6 million for continuing Raymark remediation
• $2 million for Sterling House roof fixes
• Funding for the clean-up of the Housatonic River
• Restoring our local history with $3 million to repurpose the Shakespeare theater property.
• Endorsed by Stratford Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 9988
  

Joe Supports Stratford’s Airport Purchase

I support Stratford’s desire to be first in line to purchase Sikorsky Memorial Airport, if the city of Bridgeport decides to sell the airport (needing Bridgeport City Council/Bridgeport Airport Commission approval) and if the Stratford administration can provide the necessary funding.

I have made my position clear to Bridgeport Airport Commission members and the mayor of Bridgeport. 

I’ve also made clear to the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) not to attempt another eminent domain transfer bill similar to HB 5308 in 2022 and to commit to a promise of non-expansion in a legal document if they do become the owners of Sikorsky Memorial Airport.

I made sure during the 2022 legislative session to kill HB 5308, which would have given the CAA eminent domain authority and I will be monitoring the Transportation Committee for any signs of a similar bill in 2023, if I’m fortunate enough to remain your State Representative.

I have a part-time position with the city of Bridgeport working on green infrastructure projects, such as sustainable energy (solar, wind, thermal loop, fuel cells, efficiency) and environmental improvements (tree planting, bioswales, park clean-ups).   I’ve had this position for six years.

As your State Representative, I took an oath of office in 2016 which I take very seriously.  That oath has Stratford as my priority.   Always has been, always will be.

I was born and raised here and believe my record shows Stratford’s interests are my interests.