GOP taps Carpino for a 6th term in House

CROWMELL — Praising her “commonsense values” and “strong work ethic,” Republicans nominated state Rep Christie Carpino for a sixth term in the General Assembly.

Deputy Mayor Jennifer Donohue said Carpino’s values, work ethic and experience “are exactly what we need in Hartford right now.”

“Christie has spent countless hours as an advocate for Portland and Cromwell over the years,” Portland Town Clerk Ryan J. Curley said. “She’s a team player who always puts our communities first.”

Supporters said Carpino is recognized “as a legislator who is capable of spearheading bipartisan collaboration in the day-to-day corners of policymaking.”

Born on Long Island and raised in New Hampshire, Carpino is an attorney and human resources professional in addition to her role as the representative for the 32nd House District, which encompasses Cromwell and Portland.

She and her husband, Joe, have two children who attend Cromwell schools.

In accepting the unanimous nomination, Carpino said the state’s economy still was recovering from the Great Recession when it was struck by the coronavirus pandemic.

“Connecticut must come together and focus on recovery and growth over the next two years,” she said. “The pandemic has compounded our existing problems statewide, but it has also shown that we are resilient.

“Families and businesses need a path forward and I am ready to lead us down that path together,” she said.

Over the past 18 months, Carpino stood against the installation of tolls on state roads and also fought against the proposal for regionalization of education and instead advocated for local control to remain with residents and parents.

She also criticized what she saw as a lack of transparency in state government.

Democrats have yet to nominate a challenger.

jmill@middltownpress.com

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