Gary Turco

for State Representative

Gary is running for re-election for State Representative for Newington and New Britain, Connecticut.

Gary is an effective leader who has delivered for us, and he has the results to prove it.

Gary Turco

for State Representative

Gary is running for re-election for State Representative for Newington and New Britain, Connecticut.

Gary is an effective leader who has delivered for us, and he has the results to prove it.

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Gary Turco

State Representative

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State Representative Gary Turco comes from a mix of hardworking blue-collar and white-collar families. His mother is a first-generation college student, and was a nurse for over 40 years. His father comes from a long line of family small business owners, all of whom supported their community by providing jobs and services. He learned first-hand that a good education and an honest work ethic are vital to getting a job done right.

Gary became passionate about Connecticut government and policy-making during his undergraduate years at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. After graduation he worked for the University as an Admissions Counselor, and was responsible for out-of-state marketing and recruitment of high caliber students. During this time, Gary was offered a position at the Connecticut State Capitol working for the Speaker of the House. Gary spent the next eight years working in this capacity as a legislative and policy analyst.

Gary Turco, Newington's State Representative

While working for the Speaker of the House, Gary was given the responsibility of helping to draft, advocate and pass legislation that improved the affordability and quality of living for residents throughout the state. His successes include helping pass legislation to eliminate toxic chemicals from children’s toys and household products, to protect homeowners from unnecessary foreclosures, to expand services for people with autism, and to help grow small businesses such as the Connecticut Long Island Sound fishing industry.

After successful service in the non-profit and public sector, Gary decided to pursue a career in the private sector while simultaneously earning his Master’s Degree in Communication at Central Connecticut State University. In his most recent position, Gary worked with small start-up businesses in the digital technology field, helping them reach clients at the international level.

Gary Turco being sworn in as Newington's State Representative Former State Rep. Sandy Nafis, Councilmember Carol Anest, Democratic Town Chairman John Kelly, and Community Activist Terri LaPenta-Duffek

In 2018, right before he announced his candidacy for State Representative, Gary spent several months working as a volunteer teacher in Uganda. In Gary’s words, “It was rewarding to be able to make a difference in people’s lives, but also heartbreaking to witness the poverty and lack of basic services that millions of people live with every day.” The experience profoundly impacted him, and Gary re-entered the public sector determined to make a difference at home.

As a State Representative, Gary has taken on leadership roles as the Vice Chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, as well as being the Assistant Majority Leader. Gary also serves on the Veterans’ Affairs and Public Safety and Security Committees.

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Gary Turco is running for re-election so he can continue to be a leader in generating greater economic opportunities, reducing the cost of living, and improving the quality of life for all Newington and New Britain residents.

Gary will continue fighting for our community by:

Securing additional state funding to support Newington and New Britain’s public schools, town services, public safety and further stabilize property taxes

Helping make Connecticut more affordable for middle- and working-class families and expanding employment growth opportunities

Supporting our small and local businesses so they can fully recover from the pandemic and thrive in our communities

Protecting the rights and freedoms of so many under attack, especially individual’s reproductive rights, LGBTQ+, and unions

Gary is an effective leader who has delivered for us, and he has the results to prove it.

Highlights of his numerous accomplishments include:

Passing the largest tax cut in state history that will go directly to residents with cuts to property taxes on cars, gas taxes at the pump, income taxes for seniors and low-income workers, and created a state child tax credit of $250/year per child and a $300 state income tax credit for property owners

Keeping our streets safer by passing bipartisan legislation to reduce juvenile crime and auto and catalytic converter thefts, increased accountability with tougher penalties, as well as, rehabilitation programs, and provided more resources to assist law enforcement

Supporting children and families with increasing funding for mental health services, childcare, and public schools

Growing CT’s economy with new business tax credits, lowering business insurance tax rates, and expanding workforce training and development programs

Expanding CT’s commitment to cleaner air and protecting our environment by moving towards zero greenhouse gas emissions from electricity and transportation systems and incentivizing electric vehicle and bike purchases

Protecting women’s health by improving insurance coverage for early detection of breast and ovarian cancer and access to reproductive rights

Voting to secure millions in additional state dollars for Newington and New Britain to help lower property taxes.

Cut income taxes for seniors on social security, pensions, and IRA income that will result in most lower- and middle-income seniors being 100% exempted.

Advanced environmental protections and renewable energy expansion by banning fracking and toxic chemical use, expanded wind and solar, which will create thousands of new jobs, and protecting land for open space including on Cedar Mountain.

Creating Connecticut’s first debt-free community college program to reduce student loan debt.

Gave workers a much-needed raise with a minimum wage increase, which will go to $15 an hour and expanded the earned income tax credit to help lower income families.

Championed one of the strongest Paid Family Medical Leave programs in the country to protect workers from losing everything when sick or a loved one needs care.