Sen. Maroney Hosts Community Conversation In Orange Jan. 30

From the Office of Senator Maroney:

January 28 2020

HARTFORD, CT – From the High Plains Community Center in Orange on Thursday, January 30 from 6 pm-8 pm, state Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) will hold a community conversation to touch base with constituents prior to the beginning of the 2020 legislative session.

The legislative session begins on Wednesday, February 5 and concludes on Wednesday, May 6. Sen. Maroney recently held community conversations in West Haven and Milford and previously held a prescription drug and long-term care forum in Orange at the High Plains Community Center.

There is much to discuss. In addition to the start of session, this month, Sen. Maroney was named Senate Chair of the legislature's General Law Committee. Sen. Maroney said he plans to tackle robocalls, the opioid crisis and strengthen consumer protection efforts.

"I am excited to begin work as Senate Chair of this important committee," said Sen. Maroney. "Furthermore, I am hopeful to hear from constituents at the upcoming community conversation about how I can best serve them as Senate Chair of this committee, and as their state Senator."

About James Maroney: Sen. Maroney was first elected to represent the 14th District (Milford) in 2018. Before being elected to the Senate, he was a State Representative for the 119th District from 2012-2014, where he served on the Higher Education Committee. Due to his distinguished service on the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, he was asked to serve on the Planning Commission for Higher Education and help develop a strategic plan for higher education in Connecticut.

This press release was produced by the Office of Senator Maroney The views expressed here are the author’s own.