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EAST HAVEN STATE REP. JOE ZULLO:
"A STRONG, TRUSTED VOICE FOR EAST HAVEN IN OUR STATE CAPITOL"
In 2021, Rep. Zullo opposed legislation (SB 6688) creating a "highway use fee," which would hurt consumers by increasing prices on all goods shipped on our roads. In 2022, he supported efforts to rollback the highway use tax to provide economic relief from surging national inflation.
In 2023, Rep. Zullo, in speaking on H.B. 5197, expressed concerns about the implementation of traffic cameras and support for reforms to the criminal justice system to reduce crime, empower police departments, and hold criminals accountable for their actions.
In 2023, Rep. Zullo championed legislation expanding access to quality group and family child care. In 2021, Rep. Zullo supported increasing tax exemptions for senior citizens (H.B. 6458). In 2019, Rep. Zullo voted for legislation (P.A. 19-52) strengthening school safety measures and (P.A. 19-116).
In 2021 (H.B. 6576) and 2023 (S.B. 1157), Rep. Zullo fought against legislation that would have shielded elected officials from public oversight by making it harder for members of the public to submit information requests about the people who serve them in State government.
In 2023 (H.B. 6558), against the backdrop of rising interest rates and a national housing shortage Rep. Zullo co-sponsored legislation allowing towns to offer a $500 dollar per year (up to 5 years) tax abatement to help first-time homebuyers overcome and acquire safe, quality housing.
EAST HAVEN STATE REP. JOE ZULLO:
"AN ADVOCATE FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES ACROSS CONNECTICUT"
2022 CONNECTICUT COUNCIL
OF SMALL TOWNS (COST)
"TOWN CRIER AWARD" RECIPIENT
“Rep. Zullo has proven to be a thoughtful and insightful legislator, recognizing how proposed legislation may impact the state’s smaller communities.” - Elizabeth “Betsy” Gara, Executive Director, COST
2021 CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE OF MUNICIPALITIES
"LEGISLATIVE CHAMPION"
“Your support and commitment to towns and cities has truly been outstanding. You have helped build strong and sustainable communities through your legislative advocacy..." - Brian O’Connor, Dir. of Public Policy, CCM.
Protecting Local Zoning Control
In 2021, as ranking member of the "Planning and Development" Committee, Rep. Zullo opposed Public Act 21-29, which sought to impose State mandates on local zoning and infringe on local zoning control.
Addressing the Student Loan Crisis
In 2023, working across the aisle, Rep. Zullo championed legislation to create a student loan reimbursement program to help young people overcome the crippling effects of student loans (H.B. 6901).
Opposing the
"Gas Tax"
In 2021, Rep. Zullo rallied with residents and legislators across the State to oppose a new "transportation and climate initiative" (TCI), which would have raised gas prices at every pump across the State.
Supporting Veterans and Service Members
Rep. Zullo supported P.A. 19-171, which increased property tax exemptions for certain disabled service members and veterans.
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