Kissel Officially Nominated for 13th Senate Term

ENFIELD, CT - State Sen. John A. Kissel was nominated unanimously for re-election for Connecticut's 7th Senate District during a May 11 convention held at Enfield Town Hall.

In a written statement, Kissel said, "It is an honor to serve the people of the 7th District and I am as excited as ever to campaign and meet with constituents this spring, summer and fall. At the state Capitol I have been a strong advocate for north-central Connecticut residents. I will fight for structural change in the budgeting process so there is predictability for state businesses, work for a real spending and bonding cap and fight against reduced municipal aid that just shifts the tax burden to towns. If the voters send me back to Hartford I will continue to work tirelessly on their behalf."

Kissel said that his "Senator On Your Sidewalk" events which he holds outside of local supermarkets and pharmacies have been an effective way for him to stay connected with taxpayers and to hear their concerns.

"These outreach events, I feel, have made me a better legislator," Kissel said. "I hear from constituents informally, and we talk at length one on one. I take their ideas with me to Hartford. I enjoy helping the people of my district and doing all I can to help improve the quality of life for everyone in our region."

Kissel, a Chief Deputy Minority Leader, is currently serving his twelfth term representing the people of East Granby, Enfield, Somers, Suffield, Windsor Locks and portions of Granby and Windsor. He is the Senate's Ranking Member on the Committees on Judiciary and Program Review and Investigations. He also serves on the General Law and Appropriations Committees.

Kissel, a lifelong resident of the district, is married to his wife Cindy and has two sons, Nathaniel and Tristan.

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