As our State Representative and as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Steve Stafstrom is leading the effort to re-build our economy and confront systemic challenges to make our state a more just place to live.
Steve delivers on the issues that matter most to us:
Passed the two largest comprehensive tax cuts in state history and substantially reduced state debt to ease the financial burden on our homeowners, seniors, and working families
Supported paid sick days, paid family & medical leave, and a higher minimum wage to help middle class workers and their families
Secured over $489 million in state funds to bring back to Bridgeport
Secured funding for a traffic study to improve Fairfield Avenue and pedestrian safety at the newly renamed Fairfield-Black Rock Train Station
Created a property tax credit, and phase-out of income tax on pensions and social security including property tax exemptions for disabled vets
Largest investment to public education ever, with over $201 million for our schools next year
Supported our youth by funding construction of the Wakeman Boys and Girls Club and new Ellsworth Little League Fields
As House Chair of Judiciary, led efforts on criminal justice reform, gun safety and protections for victims of crime