My Name is rob blanchard, and i'm running for Connecticut's 28th state senate district.

Dear Residents of 28th District,

My name is Rob Blanchard, and I'm running for State Senate.

You may not know me yet, but you know my story because it's probably not unlike your own. I come from a strong, hard-working middle-class family. My parents instilled in me at a young age the importance of giving back to your community. I was always reminded by my family how grateful we should be for what we have and how to help those who may have less.
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After graduating from Syracuse University, I moved to Connecticut where I began a career in public service. From working alongside former Attorney General George Jepsen to Governor Ned Lamont, I’ve helped address some of the key issues facing Connecticut residents such as the impact of the mortgage crisis and the pandemic. Now as Chief of Staff to Comptroller Sean Scanlon, our office helps to find ways to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. My elected service includes serving on a town planning and zoning board and city council. Currently I serve on Fairfield’s RTM, where I have been working to bring that same energy, commitment to community service, and creative ideas to our neighborhoods.

I owe so much to Connecticut. It’s where I met my wife, Samantha, who grew up in Fairfield. It’s where we decided to put down roots and raise a family alongside our two dogs Winslow and Penelope. It’s our home, and it’s time to give back.

At a time when so many in Connecticut feel like the American Dream is slipping away, I am running to help residents grab hold of that dream. I will fight to create a strong workforce that attracts and trains the next generation of workers – teachers, healthcare and public safety professionals, and manufacturers – the backbone of our communities. I’m running because our district doesn’t need someone who just attends ribbon-cuttings; we need someone who is going to cut the red tape so businesses – large and small – can grow and thrive. I’ll collaborate with our local leaders to ensure they aren’t faced with raising property taxes or cutting education funding. Here in Connecticut, one of our greatest assets is our highly educated workforce, and that is why I’ll work with our state’s employers and universities to strengthen and grow our talent pipeline.

For the last decade, the residents of the 28th District have been underserved and underrepresented in the State Senate.

The time for change is now, starting with changing who we elect to represent us. I’m running to bring real representation and a new voice to our state government. Over the coming weeks and months, I look forward to sharing my vision with you and hearing your ideas on how to make our communities an even better place to live.

See you soon.

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