PROUDLY SERVING THE 18TH DISTRICT
State Senator Heather Somers
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Heather Somers, elected in 2016, represents Connecticut’s 18th district. She is a Chief Deputy Senate Republican Leader and serves as Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Heather has been recognized as a champion of important initiatives in health care, tourism, mental health, senior housing and elder care. She is also a former councilwoman and mayor in her native Groton.
"Together, we can bridge divides and build a brighter future for all Connecticut families."
🚨 Plainfield deserves a voice.
Plainfield is already recognized by the state as an environmental justice community, yet now there’s a push to place a trash-to-energy facility in town without residents approving it first. I filed an amendment to let the people of Plainfield decide through a local vote.
Listen to the end to hear the reasoning given for why residents shouldn’t have that say. The amendment failed mostly along party lines, with Sen. Osten standing with me in support.