Fairfield Rep. McCarthy Vahey Joins Education, Transportation Committees

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-133) was appointed to the legislature’s Education, Transportation, and Government Administration and Elections Committees as the new legislative session began last week.

State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, Fairfield Schools Supt. Toni Jones and Fairfield Board of Education Chair Philip Dwyer were all in Hartford for the start of the legislative session.
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Donna Christopher

01/16/2017 1:00 p.m.

Vahey, who represents Fairfield, was also appointed House Majority Caucus Chair.

Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz made the appointments for Vahey, who is in her second term in the Connecticut House of Representatives.

"I’m pleased to continue serving on committees that address issues of great importance to my constituents. Quality public education and transportation infrastructure are especially critical to Fairfield’s economic vitality,” Vahey said.

“In her first term in the legislature, Rep. McCarthy Vahey quickly proved herself to be a hard worker and passionate advocate for her constituents and her community,” Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington) said.

“Always a valuable contributor to her committees, Cristin has earned her new leadership position and I look forward to working with her this session to find solutions to the pressing issues facing our state.”

Vahey previously served on the Education, Transportation, and Appropriations Committees.

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