Andrew Parrella 

Platform

* Supporting excellent education  - Current member of Groton Education Committee - Restored major cuts 

* Supporting quality healthcare - Leader and Former Vice President for Communications AFT-CT L+M Hospital 

* Environmental leader in Open Space Aquisition - Instrumental in keeping Copp Property for Passive Recreational and Community Open Space

* Promoting Public Safety - Funded Police Budgets and Against Bump Stocks for Guns

* Promoting Individual Rights of Women for Freedom of Choice for Reproductive Rights

* Strong Advocate of Labor - Former AFT-CT Vice President for Communications L+M Hospital and supports honoring state negotiated contracts 

* Supporting EMS System - Expanding benefits of Volunteers for Fire, Police, and EMS workers 

* Supporting regional expansion of Social Service for those in need and local agencies 

* Supporting our Seniors for quality Social Security benefits

* Supporting our Veterans for help when they need it most

* Supporting local community outreach and beautification and founder of "Clean up Your Act" street neighborhood garbage pickup

* Supporting controlled development and balance for open space near neighborhoods and clean energy alternatives 

* Supporting retired teachers and changes for improvement in death benefits for spouses 

* Supporting hospital cooperation, mental health clinics, community health centers and oversight 

* Supporting streamlining efficient methods of delivery of Department of Transportation and DMV 

* Supporting the reduction in speed limits on major interstates in order to save lives 

* Supporting penalties of employers who violate civil rights of employees and do not follow FMLA leave laws

* Supporting accelerated rehabilitation for reformed first-time offenders

* Supporting stricter jail penalties for repeat and violent criminals 

* Supporting working with entertainment establishments and inter-district plans with the two major tribes in Connecticut, Mohegan Sun Casino and Foxwoods Casino 

* Supporting reorganization of the judicial system for more efficiency and maintaining staffing levels

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