Politics & Government
Enfield State Rep Says He Will Take Responsibility for DUI Arrest
David Alexander was stripped of a legislative leadership role following his arrest.
David Alexander, the Enfield state representative who was arrested on drunken driving charges, says he ‘s ready to get back to work.
In a statement release Friday, Alexander said he took responsibility for his action that led to his Feb. 28 arrest on a driving under the influence charge in Windsor Locks, according to NBC Connecticut.
The 33-year-old Democrat from the 58th District, has been stripped of his legislative leadership duties since his arrest. Democratic House Speaker Brendan Sharkey removed Alexander from his vice-chairmanship of the Government Administration and Elections Committee.
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In a statement Friday, Alexander said, “I intended to resume my duties at the Capitol and get back to work fighting for the priorities of the residents of Enfield.”
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