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 Votes No on Appropriations Budget Over Lack of Needed Education Funding
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) voted “NO” on the Appropriations Committee’s proposed budget because it fails to meaningfully increase funding for the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant, a critical source of state support for K-12 public education in the 35th District and across Connecticut. He also voted “NO” because the proposed budget is not balanced, was not fully vetted with the state’s revenue estimates, and misses key priorities like education funding support for our towns.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Sen. Jeff Gordon for 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.”
Busy at work at the State Capitol!
As we head into the final weeks of the session, I’m focused on the issues that matter most to you like:
💰Affordability
🚨Safety
🩺Healthcare
📚Education
We’ve got a lot to wrap up before May 6th, and I’m here every day fighting for the 35th District.
Between Dairy Farmers Day at the Capitol and a visit to Fairholm Farm, it’s been great connecting with dairy farmers across the 35th district. 🌾🐄
I may have traded the exam room for the barn, but the diagnosis is clear:
Patient: Connecticut Farms
Diagnosis: Unaffordability
Treatment plan: A farmer tax credit and continued support for our agricultural community
I’m making progress standing up and working collaboratively on this important issue, but there’s more to do to ensure our farmers can continue feeding our communities and being a driver of our local economy.
For too long, state education funding hasn’t kept up with inflation, leaving schools underfunded and putting more pressure on local property taxes.
I’m working to fix that by increasing Education Cost Sharing (ECS) funding and tying it to inflation going forward, so our schools receive consistent, reliable support.
This week, the appropriations committee passed a bill that included parts my proposals to fully fund ECS. We’ve made progress but I’ll keep pushing for more, especially fixing the ECS formula and fully funding special education.
Read more about my efforts to fully fund education and lower property taxes below ⬇️
www.ctsenaterepublicans.com
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) highlighted today’s Appropriations Committee vote to move forward with continued efforts he has been working on to increase state Education C...