OUR PRIORITIES FOR CONNECTICUT
These are the issues Gwen will champion as Lieutenant Governor — grounded in what residents have asked for at kitchen tables, town halls, and front porches across the state.
SPECIAL FOCUS
As veterans, Adrian Bonenberger and Gwen Samuel understand that service to our nation does not always end when military service ends.
Connecticut is home to thousands of veterans and military families who have sacrificed in service to our country. While many veterans successfully transition to civilian life, others continue to face challenges related to physical injuries, mental health, employment, housing, access to healthcare, and the lasting effects of trauma experienced during service.
Over the past decade, Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs have taken important steps to improve support for veterans affected by Military Sexual Trauma (MST), post-traumatic stress, and other service-connected conditions. However, too many veterans still struggle to navigate complex systems, access benefits they have earned, and obtain timely care and support.
As a Marine Corps veteran, Gwen Samuel believes no veteran should be left behind. That includes veterans whose wounds may not be visible.
The Bonenberger-Samuel administration will work to strengthen partnerships between Connecticut, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, veteran service organizations, community providers, and local governments to ensure veterans and their families can more easily access available resources and support.
Our priorities include:
Leadership, service, accountability, and resilience are values veterans bring home with them. Connecticut should honor that service not only with words, but with meaningful support and opportunities to thrive.
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Connecticut's future depends on strong families, safe neighborhoods, quality education, and opportunities for every resident to succeed. We support policies that strengthen children, seniors, veterans, military families, and vulnerable residents while promoting parental involvement, educational opportunity, workforce development, and community safety.
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Government works best when it is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the people it serves. Connecticut residents deserve confidence that public officials are acting in the public interest and that taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly.
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A stronger Connecticut begins with a stronger economy. We support policies that encourage job creation, entrepreneurship, small business growth, workforce participation, and economic opportunity for all residents while keeping Connecticut competitive and affordable.
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