State Senator Stephen Harding
State Senator Stephen Harding
Senate Minority Leader
Stephen Harding, named Senate Minority Leader in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 30th Senate District. He was first elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving four terms in the 107th House District. A lawyer and Brookfield resident for nearly 30 years, Senator Harding has been involved with local boards and is a coach for youth sports. He serves as Ranking Member of the Environment Committee and Legislative Management Committee. He is also a member on the Education, Finance, and Judiciary Committees.
UPCOMING EVENT
Food Drive
Join State Senator Stephen Harding and State Representative Karen Reddington-Hughes for a Food Drive!
The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hosting the first of four regional Bear Management Listening Sessions across Western Connecticut tonight in Sharon from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
These facilitated discussions will be focused on bear activity, public safety concerns, and strategies for living safely with bears. The sessions are designed to hear directly from residents and local leaders about the issues they are experiencing.The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hosting four regional Bear Management Listening Sessions across Western Connecticut.
These facilitated discussions will be focused on bear activity, public safety concerns, and strategies for living safely with bears. The sessions will take place next month in Derby, Sharon, Burlington, and West Hartford and are designed to hear directly from residents and local leaders about the issues they are experiencing.
Feedback from these sessions will inform the next phase of DEEP’s bear management planning, which includes the creation of a report that will describe the current state of the bear population in Connecticut, public perceptions toward bears, implications of the state’s growing bear population, and various strategies for mitigating bear-related impacts.
These events are free, and seating is first come, first served. Registration is required to hold your seat. We hope to see you there and encourage you to share your experiences and ideas.
Register at forms.office.com/g/aWPX7nZc1B
📸: Alison Wilcox
Small Business Saturday is a meaningful reminder of the importance of supporting local businesses and the character our mom-and-pop shops, local makers, and family farms bring to the 30th District. These are the businesses built by neighbors who pour their talent, time, and passion into creating something special for our communities and beyond.
Whether it is a family-run shop on Main Street, a craftsman creating goods by hand, or one of our many farms providing fresh, local products, these hometown businesses help define who we are. When you choose to shop local, you are supporting the people who strengthen our economy and keep our towns thriving.
Thank you to every small business owner whose hard work makes Western CT such a great place to live. #smallbusinesssaturday #shoplocal
As we gather with family, friends, and loved ones this Thanksgiving, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the people of our district and to everyone who works each day to make our communities stronger. This season reminds us of the importance of service, generosity, and looking out for one another.
I am truly thankful for the opportunity to represent you and to work on your behalf at our State Capitol. I hope this holiday brings you peace, good health, and meaningful time with those who matter most. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.