PROUDLY SERVING THE 35TH DISTRICT
State Senator Jeff Gordon
Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and is a member of the Appropriations, Public Health, and Public Safety Committees. Jeff is Co-Chairman of the Rural Caucus. As one of only two medical doctors in the Connecticut legislature, “Doctor-Senator” Jeff is known for his work on health insurance reform, prescription drug pricing, patient care access, and healthcare affordability, especially for people in rural communities. Dr. Jeff’s motto is Common Sense, highlights his work as a State Senator.
FEATURED STORY
Sen. Gordon to Host Public Forum Addressing PA-490 Farmland Tax Increases in Connecticut
State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), along with his Republican colleagues, will be hosting a public forum with Connecticut farmers to discuss the steep farmland property tax hikes they are facing and potential solutions to the problem.
This forum will be held on Tuesday, January 20, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 1E of the Legislative Office Building.
“I continue to fight for affordability, for common sense, and for what is right. That is why I am legislative leader working with farmers to fix the state government’s huge mess it made in using a flawed land value analysis that skyrocketed taxes PA-490 land value assessments that farmers cannot afford,” said Sen. Gordon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Senator Jeff Gordon invites you to attend a Legislative Update in the 35th district!
“The people of Connecticut want common sense, a fair deal, and their state government to work for them. They know what is best for their families and them. My goal is to take this message to the Capitol for you, working to deliver solutions that make your lives better.”
Join me tomorrow for an open community discussion with updates from Hartford and conversations about the state issues that matter most to you, including energy cost affordability, veterans support, healthcare, public safety and other key legislative priorities.
📅 Wednesday, January 21
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Rockville High School Library
70 Loveland Hill Road, Vernon, CT
This event is free and open to the public. I hope you’ll join me!
State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) issued the following statement regarding the changes made to Public Act 490 today ahead of the Jan. 20 public forum with farmers.
"I am glad to see that Governor Lamont has listened to me, my Republican colleagues, and farmers about the flawed PA-490 land use values created by state government. There are times that both speaking loudly (and clearly) publicly and working quiety behind the scenes get things done. During a recent press conference, we called for these huge increases to be stopped. So too did more than 20,000 people who signed a statewide petition. The Governor’s actions today to direct the Office of Policy & Management to rescind the new land use values and instead use the prior values are welcome news.
This is a big win for farmers, local agriculture, and open space. But more needs to be done. I co-authored serious, common-sense legislation that has been submitted by the Senate Republican caucus to fix this problem in a fair, inclusive, and transparent way. It is about fighting for what is right."
Read the full statement below.
Senator Gordon Statement on PA-490 Land Use Value Reversal - Connecticut Senate Republicans
www.ctsenaterepublicans.com
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) issued the following statement regarding the changes made to Public Act 490 today ahead of the Jan. 20 public forum with farmers. “I am glad ...Today, we celebrate and reflect upon the work of Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr., and the many others who have fought for equality; we are also reminded of the work that’s left to do. Reading the “I have a dream” speech inspires us all. Seeing people live it and strive to do better because of it is a wonderful thing. Much has been done toward improving civil rights because of Dr. King and others. However, many years later, we can always do better. Hatred and bigotry do not have a place in America, and good, hardworking Americans reject such attitudes. We all, in our own way, can do what we can do for our communities — and for Connecticut and our country — to make the future a better place for our children. We can fight for all of our rights and freedoms. I am mindful of this every day in what I do.