Tag: Meriden

District 13: Vote For the Other Guy Or Gal!

October 7, 2024 gsamuel Comments 0 Comment

I am Gwen Samuel, a mother, grandmother, taxpayer, and voter from Connecticut. Facing unprecedented utility hikes, I believe it is time to demand a return on our tax investments in all areas of state government, including our public education system. No longer can I wait for our public schools to put children first—our future workforce. As a result, I have entered the Senate race for District 13, representing Meriden, Cheshire, Middletown, and Middlefield, as of late May. The journey to…

Dear District 13: Putting Our Oxygen Mask On First

October 4, 2024 gsamuel Comments 0 Comment

My name is Gwen Samuel, and I am reaching out to you as an everyday mom, grandma, taxpayer, and informed voter. Like many families, I too experience the hardship of inflation and rising costs. I make payment arrangements like many of you to keep a roof over my head and the lights and heat on. I also have experienced a significant loss of two young adult children in my life. Nevertheless, I am committed to helping improve the quality of…

Dear Dr. Cardona: An Open Letter From A Connecticut Mom

December 26, 2020 gsamuel Comments 0 Comment

Dear Dr. Cardona, Congratulations on your nomination to become the next U.S. Secretary of Education. It doesn’t seem so long ago that we were sitting in your office here in Meriden discussing a bullying issue regarding my child. You were so attentive, and while I might not have been happy with all the decisions made, I always appreciated that you took the time to actually listen and recommend some appropriate supports — in a timely manner. Your willingness to listen…

Gwen Samuel

Because our babies can't wait

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