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"Lonnie is a champion of small business owners like me. When she heard I might have to lay off four of my workers due a paperwork slowdown in Hartford, she jumped into action. Lonnie pushed the agency to fast track the process and save those jobs. As a small business owner herself, Lonnie understands our frustrations and needs. Lonnie fights for us and gets results."
Chris Lenda, President of Aegis Solar and Electric |
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"When I started the Branford Community Gardens in 2009, Lonnie helped me secure critical funding through grants. Today, we are proud to provide fresh, healthy produce to the Community Dining Room. Lonnie is just what you want in a representative: a hands-on,
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Connie Drysdale,
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"Lonnie Reed has proven to be a strong voice for those children and families who have a difficult time being heard. She advocates for children with special needs with compassion and conviction. Lonnie has the intelligence, clarity and strength we need in Hartford."
Tacie Lowe, Director of Program for Autistic Children and Their Families |
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"Lonnie was instrumental in saving my job. She helped defeat a bill that would have made it impossible for me, and others like me, to continue working as solar installers. Lonnie knows renewable energies generate jobs. I am proud and thankful she is my state representative."
Tommy Cleveland |
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"Lonnie heard our fears that a salt-water fishing license could destroy our program for disabled veterans. She helped craft a new law to rescue us. Lonnie keeps her word. We are lucky to have such a dedicated person representing us in Hartford."
Jeff Buggee, Take A Vet Fishing |
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"Lonnie Reed helps us seniors all the time. So many people call her with problems-like not being able to afford their medications or heat for their homes. And Lonnie helps find solutions. She knows we seniors are having a hard time in this scary economy. Lonnie truly cares about us and she gets results. We need to send her back to Hartford to fight for us."
Lucy Bello, Hair Stylist, Retired |
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"Lonnie is a welcome volunteer at our Take a Vet Fishing activities. She spends hours talking to disabled veterans one-on-one, sharing her kindness and compassion and listening to their stories and their concerns. And she is always eager to help. Way to go Lonnie!"
Ed Ochman, Take a Vet Fishing |
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"In her first term as Branford's State Representative, Lonnie Reed took a strong leadership role. She helped passed bills to protect kids and families from toxic chemicals in food containers and pesticides on school playing fields and daycare playgrounds. She helped promote the viability of Connecticut farms and encourage the redevelopment and reuse of old industrial sites to boost the tax roles while addressing serious environmental problems. And she is fighting to make Connecticut's energy cleaner and more affordable. We can count on Lonnie to continue bringing her solid commitment, energy and skill to the job of representing Branford in Hartford."
Bill Horne
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"Lonnie is a tireless advocate for seniors. She wrote a new law to protect seniors from dishonest financial advisors. She fought to strengthen the Home Health Care program to help seniors stay safely in their homes. Even AARP has honored her work with an award."
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"When the history is written of Broadwater's defeat, it will record that Branford played a crucial role in protecting Long Island Sound. And Lonnie Reed is certainly part of that story."
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal
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"Lonnie has been an outstanding Chair of the RTM Education Committee and her commitment to excellence runs deep. She never grandstands. And she works hard to meet the needs and protect the interests of the kids, the parents, the teachers and the taxpayers."
Fran Walsh, Branford Selectman and former Principal, Walsh Middle School |
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"I've worked with Lonnie on the RTM for several years and she's someone you can count on for leadership. She's knowledgeable about all kinds of issues-education, the environment, budgets. She works well with everyone and has no hidden agendas. She forms objective opinions, makes persuasive arguments and always does what's best for the people."
Anthony Giardiello, RTM Majority Leader
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I first got to know Lonnie when we worked together to defeat the Broadwater LNG barge that threatened Long Island Sound. She is dedicated, hard working, proactive and fearless when it comes to taking on the big challenges. Lonnie will do a terrific job in Hartford for the people of Branford."
US Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro
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"Lonnie is an absolute standout and we are going to work really well together on the issues that matter to our constituents. We're a great team."
CT Representative Pat Widlitz, 98th District
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"Lonnie is so adept at working across party lines. Politics is not the issue with Lonnie. It's getting results. And despite her impressive credentials, there's no ego involved. She's very generous and easy to work with."
Judith Burke, longtime Branford resident
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"Lonnie is what the State of Connecticut needs. Not just Branford. She will go up there and do the people's business. She's proved she's not afraid to tackle big problems. She's a fighter. She knows how to get the grassroots involved. She's very articulate; she gets to the point; She gets the job done."
Anthony "Unk" DaRos, Branford First Selectman |
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"Lonnie thinks strategically and is enormously effective in articulating her visions. And working with Lonnie is always fun."
Felise Cressman, Environmental Activist and Co-Founder of Hands Across Our Pond |
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"I met Lonnie Reed at one of the earliest rallies here on Long Island when the issue first arose. We became reference points for one another. Lonnie invited us to rallies in Branford and it soon became obvious that New York and CT could battle Broadwater together."
Sid Bail of Wading River, Long Island, and Head of the Long Island Anti-Broadwater Alliance |
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"Lonnie and I have worked together and I can tell you, she is a leader and a fighter and a real go-getter. We are going to shake up some things in Hartford."
Senator Ed Meyer |
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"Lonnie has energy and know-how and she is going to be a great addition to Hartford."
CT State Comptroller Nancy Wyman |
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