"I am running for the 31st district House of Representatives seat to help get Connecticut moving again. There is much to enjoy in Connecticut - access to the ocean, open spaces, large cities and the arts at a fraction of the cost of New York or Boston; and a highly ranked public education system to name a few. But unfortunately, it is simply not sustainable. As a self-employed person, I see first-hand how anti-business the state has become by attitude and regulation. Covid-19 has reminded us that small business is the way most people get goods and services. We employ about 50% of the workforce. If we are to recover from the economic disruption of Covid-19, never mind the “Great Recession” where Connecticut is one of the few states which still had not recovered, we need to encourage people to start and expand businesses. New businesses hire people and provide economic opportunities for owners and their employees alike.
It starts by healing our polarization to remember we are all on the “Connecticut team”. I am proud of my time on the Glastonbury Town Council where I have worked with Democrats and Republicans to do what is best for Glastonbury. Party affiliation may help signal one's general approach to government, but ultimately I will support policies that help our town and our state; regardless of who presents them. There are a lot of good ideas, but too often nothing has happened for decades as our political leadership in Hartford has rested on the laurels of the 50’s and 60’s.
We saw first-hand in June at a Black Lives Matter rally at the Riverfront that while Glastonbury has a wonderful quality of life for most of us not all our residents feel comfortable or included in our community. That cannot stand. No resident or visitor should ever fear for their life or wellbeing by our government or any institution in our state. We must make sure that everyone can pursue their version of “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” with only the limitation that none of us can harm others."
Chip Beckett
Vote Chip 2020
Connecticut House of Representatives 31st District
It starts by healing our polarization to remember we are all on the “Connecticut team”. I am proud of my time on the Glastonbury Town Council where I have worked with Democrats and Republicans to do what is best for Glastonbury. Party affiliation may help signal one's general approach to government, but ultimately I will support policies that help our town and our state; regardless of who presents them. There are a lot of good ideas, but too often nothing has happened for decades as our political leadership in Hartford has rested on the laurels of the 50’s and 60’s.
We saw first-hand in June at a Black Lives Matter rally at the Riverfront that while Glastonbury has a wonderful quality of life for most of us not all our residents feel comfortable or included in our community. That cannot stand. No resident or visitor should ever fear for their life or wellbeing by our government or any institution in our state. We must make sure that everyone can pursue their version of “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” with only the limitation that none of us can harm others."
Chip Beckett
Vote Chip 2020
Connecticut House of Representatives 31st District
