Slossberg Won't Seek Reelection: CT Post

MILFORD, CT —State Sen. Gayle Slossberg won't seek reelection this fall, the Connecticut Post reports. Slossberg has often clashed with top Democrats including Gov. Malloy on budget votes, the state's affordable housing statute, and her strong opposition to the state's planned upgrades to Silver Sands State Park.

Slossberg is in her seventh term representing the 14th senatorial district, which includes Milford, Orange, and parts of West Haven and Woodbridge.

Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) today released the following statement regarding Senator Gayle Slossberg’s decision not to seek at 8th term in the Connecticut State Senate:

“From the Milford Board of Aldermen to the Connecticut State Senate, Senator Gayle Slossberg has been a leader on education policy and an effective advocate for her district. Over the last 14 years, Senator Slossberg has been a fighter for the communities of Milford, Orange, West Haven and Woodbridge. I wish Senator Slossberg, her husband David and their children nothing but the best as the senator moves toward the conclusion of her service in the State Senate an institution that I know she deeply cherishes.”

Read Ken Dixon's full report here, which offers more info on why Slossberg may have decided to retire from the Legislature.