Candidate Profile: Donna Veach, 30th House District

The 2022 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Eyes are primarily focused on the gubernatorial election, but every state representative and senate seat is up for grabs. All five of Connecticut's congressional seats are up for grabs as well.

There are 151 seats in the state House of Representatives and 36 in the state Senate.

Democrats currently hold majorities in both chambers over Republicans in the House, 97-54, and in the Senate, 24-12.

Connecticut Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

State Rep. Donna Veach, R-Berlin, is running for another term in the House of Representatives, 30th House District. She is running against Democratic challenger Denise McNair of Berlin.

Age: 61

Party affiliation: Republican

Occupation: Development Director

Education: BS, BBA, AS

Previous elected experience: I am currently in my first term as a state representative in District 30. Serving on the Berlin Town Council in my second term. Prior chair of the Youth Advisory Committee for the Town of Berlin.

Family: Married to husband Jeff, a Berlin Police Officer for over 37 years. We have three daughters who are all registered nurses and a beautiful granddaughter.

Campaign website: https://www.donnaveach.com

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No.

Why are you seeking this office?

I am seeking re-election because I want to continue to try and make Connecticut a better place to work, live, raise your family and retire in.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Affordability. Stop wasteful spending and reduce taxes.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I want to, and have made living in Berlin more affordable.

As a Berlin councilor I have aided in paying down the debt while being fiscally responsible and still holding tax increases for multiple years.

As a Republican, on the Judiciary Committee, I’ve worked at strengthening our law enforcement.
My opponent's party only acts to weaken law enforcement, which does not make anybody safer.

On the State Planning and Development Committee I have fought to keep zoning regulations local.

My opponent's party is pushing to allow for state overreach in the shaping of our local communities by empowering the state to define our zoning regulations.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Affordability, public safety, and education are my top priorities.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

The positive results that I have achieved as a town councilor to build a better Berlin.
My experience as a high pressure, high dollar negotiator in my previous position.
The respect and support of my team and constituents in both Berlin and Southington.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Do what's right.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I'm there for you and will always represent ALL the people of Berlin and Southington.

From Oct. 18: 'Candidate Profile: Denise McNair, 30th House District'