Ackert Named to Legislative Crumbling Foundation Group

HARTFORD — State Representative Tim Ackert, R-8th District, has been chosen to join a legislative conference charged with studying the crumbling foundation situation in north central and eastern Connecticut.

It's called, a "Working Group to Develop a Model Quality Control Plan for Quarries and to Study the Workforce of Contractors Repairing and Replacing Crumbling Concrete Foundation."

Said Ackert of the appointment, “Being appointed to this working group will allow me to continue my ongoing efforts to help support those families and businesses that have been devastated and will be devastated by a crumbling foundation,” Rep. Ackert said.

Ackert was appointed to the group by House Republican Leader Themis Klarides on Aug. 16. The eight-person group will consist of three House Democrats, three Senate Democrats, one House Republican and one Senate Republican.

Ackert represents the 8th General Assembly district towns of Columbia, Coventry, Tolland and Vernon.

Photo Credit: CT House Republicans

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