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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Reclaiming our voice in Hartford with common sense and local pride.</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/693f7802-688e-4c69-ba84-f801e19a6d98/044ea960-ded3-44fc-a971-1e81a673a71d/044ea960-ded3-44fc-a971-1e81a673a71d.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C160%2C1416%2C1610&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>I’m running for State Senate because I’ve lived what so many people are going through: rising costs, broken promises, and leaders who seem completely out of touch. I’m not a career politician. I’m a former town council member, a small business owner, and a dad trying to make things better for the next generation.</h3>I started my first business with a pickup truck and a plan I wrote in high school. I built HQ Dumpsters from the ground up, created jobs, and did what small business owners across Connecticut do every day: worked hard and kept going, even when the system made it harder than it needed to be.Eventually, I had to sell that business. And I’ll be honest: it’s easier working for someone else now than it ever was working for myself. That says a lot about where things stand in this country.In Hartford, I’ll focus on the basics: lowering costs, expanding access to childcare and housing, protecting Social Security, and making sure small businesses and working families actually have a fair shot.If you're tired of politicians who say the right thing and do nothing, I hear you. I’m running to change that.

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For too long, our voice has been lost in the shuffle of the elites and special interests. The status quo is working for the insiders, but it’s failing our community. I'm running for State Senate to be the independent voice we’ve been missing, a fighter who answers to his neighbors, not the well-connected. Let’s send a message to Hartford: We’re taking our seat back.

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Connecticut families already pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country. Buried in those bills is a “public benefits” charge that subsidizes the Millstone nuclear plant — even though Connecticut produces more electricity than we use. That extra power is sent to other states, but we are the ones paying part of the bill.Our state is already doing its part by hosting this facility. We should not also be subsidizing energy that primarily benefits others. At a time when housing, groceries, and medical bills are stretching budgets, every extra charge matters. I will work to end this unfair arrangement and make sure Connecticut ratepayers only pay for the energy and infrastructure that serve our communities.

Connecticut families already pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country. Buried in those bills is a “public benefits” charge that subsidizes the Millstone nuclear plant — even though Connecticut produces more electricity than we use.

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Child care is not a luxury — it’s a necessity for working families. But right now, the cost of care can equal a second rent or mortgage payment. For some parents, especially mothers, the price tag forces them out of the workforce entirely, which hurts family income and the broader economy. When families can’t find affordable, high-quality care, children miss out on early learning opportunities, parents are stretched thin, and employers lose workers.We need a national commitment to affordable child care, starting with investments that expand access, improve quality, and support the workforce that makes it possible. That means better pay and training for child care providers, subsidies that bring costs down for families, and expanded pre-K programs so every child starts school ready to learn. No parent should have to choose between their paycheck and their child’s well-being.

We need a national commitment to affordable child care, starting with investments that expand access, improve quality, and support the workforce that makes it possible.

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The United States should lead the world in delivering the next generation of medical breakthroughs. From mRNA vaccines to treatments like semiglutide and tirzepatide, science can save lives and improve health for millions. Too often, progress is blocked by corporate interests that put profits over patients and by the current administration's political appointees who put their agendas above science.Even when breakthroughs happen, drug companies set prices so high that working families, seniors, and people on fixed incomes cannot afford them. I will fight to cap prices, allow Medicare to negotiate costs, break monopolies, and ensure our regulatory system serves patients, not corporate bottom lines.Innovation should save lives and be available to everyone.

The United States should lead the world in delivering the next generation of medical breakthroughs. Too often, progress is blocked by corporate interests that put profits over patients and by the current administration's political appointees who put their agendas above science.

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<a href="https://www.southingtonoutsider.org/post/perry-announces-run-for-state-senate">Perry Announces Run for State Senate</a>Nearly two months after <a href="https://www.southingtonoutsider.org/post/perry-ends-1st-district-congressional-primary-challenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ending</a> his Democratic primary challenge for the seat held by Congressman John Larson, former Town Councilor Jack Perry has announced that he will be running to represent the 16th&nbsp;District in Connecticut’s State Senate. This race will pit him against the incumbent Senator, Republican Rob Sampson.This will not be the first time Perry and Sampson have competed for votes in the district. Back in 2020, Perry, then running as an independent with an endorsement from the Working Families Party, lost to Sampson with 46.2% of the vote, versus Sampson’s 53.8%.Connecticut’s state senate races are held every two years. Democrat Chris Robertson unsuccessfully challenged Sampson in 2022, getting 41.4% of the vote to Sampson’s 58.6%, and again in 2024, when he lost 43.4% to 56.6%.Perry, who is 36, served as a member of Southington’s Town Council from 2021 to 2025 and has been active in community service. He is the founder of a trash hauling business, HQ Dumpsters, that was sold to Plainville-based hauler CWPM in 2024; Perry currently serves as operations manager for that firm. His campaign <a href="https://www.voteforjackperry.com/issues" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">webpage</a> highlights several issues; among the top three are improving the economy for the working class, providing people with access to better healthcare, and supporting small businesses.Perry says that he is optimistic about his chances this time around, given the success that Democratic candidates had in Connecticut last fall. Across the state, 25 towns switched from Democratic to Republican control, while only one switched to Republican. Democrats in Southington regained control of the Board of Education and managed a tie on the Board of Finance. At the level of Town Council, Republicans bucked the statewide trend, holding on to a 6-3 majority.The 16th Senate district includes Prospect, Southington, and Wolcott, where Sampson lives, as well as parts of Cheshire and Waterbury.Sampson, who is 56, kicked off his own re-election campaign on January 12. He has been part of state government since 2010, when he was first elected to the House of Representatives. Sampson has built up a devoted following across Connecticut, and to some extent nationally, by cultivating a reputation as a small-government conservative. The issues page on his <a href="https://sampsonforct.com/wp/home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> gives pride of place to his advocacy of low taxes and limited government spending, Second Amendment rights, and lower energy costs. He currently sits on the Government Administration and Elections Committee, the Government Oversight Committee, the Housing Committee, and the Labor and Public Employees Committee.

Nearly two months after <a href="https://www.southingtonoutsider.org/post/perry-ends-1st-district-congressional-primary-challenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ending</a> his Democratic primary challenge for the seat held by Congressman John Larson, former Town Councilor Jack Perry has announced that he will be running to represent the 16th&nbsp;District in Connecticut’s State Senate.

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Housing costs are rising faster than wages and too many families are being priced out of the places they call home. Rent takes up more and more of each paycheck, and the dream of owning a home feels further out of reach every year. This is not just a personal struggle for families. It is a drag on our entire economy and a barrier to building stable and vibrant neighborhoods.We need to treat housing as a basic foundation for a healthy community, not just another investment market for big corporations. That means increasing the housing supply through smart development, investing in affordable housing, and protecting renters from predatory practices. It also means cracking down on corporate landlords and speculators who buy up homes and drive up prices. Everyone should have the chance to live in the community they love without being priced out.

We need to treat housing as a basic foundation for a healthy community, not just another investment market for big corporations.

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Local news is disappearing, and too many communities no longer get reliable coverage of school boards, town halls, public safety, or local government. Since COVID, the decline of newspapers and local stations has accelerated, and recent federal funding reductions have put even more outlets at risk. That means fewer reporters holding local leaders accountable and less information for people who need it most.I will work to restore public media funding, create federal grants to support local newsrooms, and offer tax incentives that help independent and community-based outlets survive. I will also push to protect press freedom, expand access to public records, and stop corporate consolidation that wipes out local coverage. Every community deserves a strong, independent local press that tells the stories that matter most.

I will work to restore public media funding, create federal grants to support local newsrooms, and offer tax incentives that help independent and community-based outlets survive.

Protecting Local News and Free Press

I built my business from a high school idea and a pickup truck. I know what small business owners deal with every day. The endless paperwork. The risk of putting everything on the line. The pressure to keep going when the odds are stacked against you. And I know how many working families count on small businesses for good jobs, reliable paychecks, and a sense of community.Small businesses are not just part of the economy. They are part of the fabric of our neighborhoods. They sponsor local sports teams, donate to community events, and know their customers by name. But too often, they are competing against giant corporations with deeper pockets, more resources, and the ability to undercut prices until local competition disappears.I will work to make it easier to start and grow a small business by cutting unnecessary red tape, expanding access to affordable loans and grants, and simplifying the tax code so it does not punish local entrepreneurs. I will also push to end corporate practices that drive small competitors out of business and to ensure fair access to markets for local producers and service providers.When small businesses thrive, they create jobs that stay in the community, keep wealth circulating locally, and give people more control over their economic future. We need leaders who understand that—and I will bring that fight to Hartford.

Small businesses are not just part of the economy. They are part of the fabric of our neighborhoods. But too often, they are competing against giant corporations with deeper pockets, more resources, and the ability to undercut prices until local competition disappears.

Supporting Small Businesses

The economy is not broken for everyone. It works just fine for the ultra-rich, corporate lobbyists, and the politicians who protect them. But for working families, it feels like the deck is stacked against us. Wages have stagnated for decades while costs for housing, healthcare, and everyday essentials have skyrocketed. Families are working harder than ever, yet they’re falling behind. That’s not by accident — it’s the result of policies written to favor the wealthy and well-connected over regular people.We need an economy that rewards work, not just wealth. That starts with raising wages, protecting union rights, and closing the tax loopholes that let billionaires and multinational corporations off the hook while working people foot the bill. It also means ensuring that jobs come with good benefits, secure retirement, and predictable schedules so people can plan their lives. If you work hard, you should be able to build a good life, support your family, and retire with dignity. That’s not too much to ask. It should be the bare minimum.

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No one working full time should live in poverty. Yet too many of our neighbors earn wages so low that a single emergency could push their families to the brink. The federal minimum wage of $7.25 is a starvation wage. We should raise it to $15 an hour nationwide, index it to inflation, and make sure hard work here in Connecticut is rewarded with dignity and stability.I will fight to protect and expand the right to form unions and bargain collectively for better pay and working conditions. That means making it easier for workers to organize through majority sign-up, ending so-called “right to work” laws that weaken unions, and ensuring independent contractors and non-traditional employees are included in workplace protections.We must build an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthiest one percent. That starts by putting more power in the hands of working people and ensuring every job in our state is a good job.

No one working full time should live in poverty. Yet too many of our neighbors earn wages so low that a single emergency could push their families to the brink.

Fair Wages and Stronger Worker Rights

I strongly support a single-payer Medicare-for-All proposal for all Americans. Healthcare is an issue that Democrats have fought for years to strengthen. As Republicans try to gut what little relief the government provides for healthcare through subsidies, Democrats need to counter by taking a bold position that guarantees adequate healthcare to every single American.&nbsp;While the Affordable Care Act made great strides, working people understand how much further we must go. It was progress, but deductibles are still too high and the care isn’t adequate enough. Countries that have a guaranteed healthcare system, whether it be single-payer or a public option, have cheaper rates and better results. America can do the same, but our politicians make a choice to put their corporate donors first. I will not stand for this in Hartford.

I strongly support a single-payer Medicare-for-All proposal for all Americans. Healthcare is an issue that Democrats have fought for years to strengthen.

I’m running for State Senate because I’ve lived what so many people are going through: rising costs, broken promises, and leaders who seem completely out of touch. I’m not a career politician. I’m a former town council member, a small business owner, and a dad trying to make things better for the next generation.
I started my first business with a pickup truck and a plan I wrote in high school. I built HQ Dumpsters from the ground up, created jobs, and did what small business owners across Connecticut do every day: worked hard and kept going, even when the system made it harder than it needed to be.

Eventually, I had to sell that business. And I’ll be honest: it’s easier working for someone else now than it ever was working for myself. That says a lot about where things stand in this country.

In Hartford, I’ll focus on the basics: lowering costs, expanding access to childcare and housing, protecting Social Security, and making sure small businesses and working families actually have a fair shot.

If you're tired of politicians who say the right thing and do nothing, I hear you. I’m running to change that.