PROUDLY SERVING THE 34TH DISTRICT
State Senator Paul Cicarella
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Paul Cicarella, elected in 2020, represents Connecticut’s 34th District. He is named the leading Republican on the legislature’s General Law and Public Safety and Security Committees, and returns on the Regulations Review, Veterans and Military Affairs, and Judiciary Committees. He also serves on the legislature’s newly formed Government Oversight Committee and the Joint Committee on Legislative Management.
Paul is a small business owner, retired corrections officer and youth sports coach with a record of championing important initiatives focused on families, law enforcement, safety and security.
“I will continue to advocate for commonsense solutions to address affordability, restore public safety, and tackle other quality-of-life issues for our seniors and Veterans of the 34th District.”
I want to clarify where things stand with Amazon’s proposed drone delivery operation in North Haven.
While it’s been reported Amazon has agreed to a temporary pause, the state regulatory review and public-comment process are continuing.
The FAA completed its environmental review on July 28 and found no significant environmental impact. Connecticut is now conducting its own review under the state’s coastal management requirements, with public comments being accepted through October 15.
I will be meeting with Amazon on October 5 to discuss the proposal and the concerns I have heard from residents and local officials.
Most importantly, this process is not over. Residents still have an opportunity to make their voices heard, and I encourage anyone with questions or concerns to submit written comments to the state.
My priority is making sure our communities are heard and that the appropriate state and federal reviews are completed before any final decision are made.
SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS HERE
📧: DEEP.FCC.PublicComments@ct.gov
I’m listening to the concerns being raised about Amazon’s proposed drone operations in North Haven and I’ll continue making sure our residents have a voice throughout this process.
Read my full statement below.
It’s time to put people over politics and provide relief.
In 2022, Republicans and Democrats came together unanimously to suspend Connecticut’s 25-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax as residents faced rising prices. That suspension was ultimately extended through the end of the year.
Today, I’m supporting the call to temporarily suspend Connecticut’s gasoline and diesel taxes through the end of the year to provide relief at the pump. The proposal would suspend the current 25-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and 49.9-cent-per-gallon diesel tax.
Higher fuel costs affect more than what you pay at the pump. They affect businesses, transportation, and the cost of getting everyday necessities onto store shelves.
The political circumstances may be different, but helping Connecticut families shouldn’t be partisan.