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05/20/2022 12:00 AMState Representative Robin Comey was nominated and received a unanimous vote of support by the Democratic Party to represent the 102nd District in Branford in the November 8, 2022 state election. The Democratic convention to select a candidate for State Representative was held on May 18 at the Branford Community Center.
Comey was first elected in 2018 and serves in leadership positions in the CT General Assembly including House Vice Chair of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee, and a member of the Education Committee and Committee on Children.
An experienced advocate for her constituents, Comey has led a variety of working groups and committees focused on improving access to healthcare and the quality and effectiveness of the services Connecticut offers.
Branford Representative Town Meeting (RTM) member Ram Shrestha (D, District 4), in his nomination speech said, "I have personal knowledge of many of her humanitarian efforts. She has a great sense of fairness and is compassionate about the issues of every Branford resident regardless of their background or beliefs."
Shrestha continued, "She made a special effort to secure vaccinations for our Nepali residents in Branford and urged Senator Chris Murphy and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to provide much needed vaccines and PPE to our home country of Nepal."
"The past four years have taken a toll on so many of our neighbors," Comey said. "It was the honor of a lifetime to be able to impact our entire community, many who were frontline workers and took such great care of us."
A champion for children's issues and education, Comey has been successful in building understanding and support for investments in quality and affordable early childhood education. A vocal advocate for public schools, the teachers and other professionals in the school community, she believes that a strong education system plays a key role in the economic and family success of CT families.
On the recent state budget passed, Comey stated, "I'm proud to have supported a budget that provided $650 million dollars in tax relief, invested in business, child tax credits and social services. We prioritized our children's mental health and our schools, lifting many of Connecticut's children and families out of poverty."
A skilled coalition builder, she is dedicated to addressing issues facing Branford and Connecticut residents, from preserving the environment to advocating for policies that improve access to care and the health, safety and education of young children and their families. A small business owner, she has worked relentlessly throughout Branford bringing extensive funding for programs and organizations that improve the quality of life for residents.
Comey is married and has two children living in the Short Beach section of Branford.