Politics & Government

Zullo Named 2021 Legislative Champion By Municipalities​ Group

The East Haven GOP state rep said he'll be recognized Tuesday at the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities​' convention at Mohegan Sun.

The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities​ named state Rep. Joe Zullo (R-East Haven) “2021 Legislative Champion,” the lawmaker announced Monday.
The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities​ named state Rep. Joe Zullo (R-East Haven) “2021 Legislative Champion,” the lawmaker announced Monday. (Photo courtesy of Joe Zullo)

EAST HAVEN, CT —The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities named state Rep. Joe Zullo (R-East Haven) “2021 Legislative Champion,” the lawmaker announced Monday.

Zullo said he will be recognized at CCM’s annual convention at Mohegan Sun Tuesday.

“I am honored, in just my second term, to have earned CCM’s trust and recognition," Zullo said. "I’ve enjoyed working with advocates at CCM to both protect the best interests of local taxpayers and to give our local leaders new and novel tools to lead more efficiently and effectively. I am humbled to have been considered and appreciative of CCM to be receiving this distinction.”

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In a news release, Zullo said he learned about the selection via email from Brian O’Connor, CCM’s Director of Public Policy.

Zullo said O'Connor wrote: “Your support and commitment to towns and cities has truly been outstanding. You have helped build strong and sustainable communities through your legislative advocacy and it is greatly appreciated by municipal leaders throughout the state.”

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