A lifelong resident of Berlin, Aresimowicz said, “These tough economic times force change, but they also provide an opportunity to make structural changes. I fought for these changes this legislative session and I embrace that challenge for the coming sessions and I hope the people of the 30th District will give me the opportunity to continue fighting for their interests.”

Rep. Aresimowicz has a long history of elected public service and local volunteerism. “I have worked very hard for the 30th district and have deep roots in both communities,” he said. “Over the past six years we have accomplished a great deal. I want to continue to make Berlin and Southington a great place to live, work and raise families.”

Rep. Aresimowicz is currently Vice Chair of the Government Administration & Elections Committee, and a ranking member of Commerce and Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committees. He takes pride in his tireless advocacy for workers, senior citizens and veterans. Rep. Aresimowicz has worked to spur new economic development opportunities, to grow jobs and expand Connecticut’s tax base.

Based upon a discussion with a constituent he introduced legislation prohibiting nursing home facilities from restricting veterans from accessing prescription drug benefits offered through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “We ended the practice of nursing homes dictating to our veterans who was going to provide their medications and how much they were going to pay for them.”

In 2009, House Speaker Christopher Donovan appointed Rep. Aresimowicz to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Labor/Economic Development Committee. This year, Speaker Donovan appointed to him to serve on the M.O.R.E. Blue Ribbon Commission on Regionalism, Municipal Cost Savings and Efficiencies.

“The need to invest in public services is one of the most significant economic challenges facing smaller communities in the state,” Rep. Aresimowicz said. “At the same time, we have to provide real solutions that will help us save money and improve our economic competitiveness.”

 

        Rep. Aresimowicz resides in Berlin with his wife of 19 years, Crystal, their sons Michael (18) and Ryan (6), and their daughter Kaitlynn (4). He is employed as a Service Representative for Council 4 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.

 

        Rep. Aresimowicz and Rep. Catherine Abercrombie (D-83rd, Berlin & Meriden) will hold their joint nominating convention Tuesday May 25th at the Berlin VFW starting at 7:00 pm with Abercrombie and Aresimowicz at 7:30 pm.

 

 

For additional information please contact: Joe Aresimowicz at 860-371-6887.