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Suzio represents the 13th District which encompasses parts of Middletown

Sen. Len Suzio to hold Town Hall Meeting in Middletown

Large turnout for Gas Tax Cap Rally

Today State Senator Len Suzio R-Meriden & Middletown, lead a rally at Hiba Gas Station on South Main Street. Suzio has drafted a bill to propose a cap on state tax on gasoline, which he says is supposed to be used on road repair and bridge work, however, this revenue is being put back into the general fund.

“ I feel the people of Connecticut are getting gouged,” Senator Suzio said, " Matt Lesser came out and spoke against price gouging during the hurricane, but what about the rest of the year? The gouging that goes on everyday? That's why I am here.", statement that drew applause from the crowd gathered.

Currently CT's state gas tax is 47 cents per gallon. This 47 cents gross receipts tax is in addition to the state flat tax of 23 cents on each gallon of gasoline. This spring, it is projected that the price for gasoline will extend beyond $4 a gallon. The tax is currently 7.5%- the highest in the country. Suzio has a petition started on his website. The senator is also challenging the current taxes on Social Security benefits. Local Middletown Councilwoman Debra Kleckowski, Councilmen Phil Pessina, & Joe Bibisi were there to lend support.

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Town Hall Meeting State Senator Suzio

State Senator Len Suzio invites you to attend a Town Hall Meeting

Please join us as we discuss the recent jobs bill passed in special session and to discuss policy ideas in preparation for the 2012 general legislative session.

Thursday • February 2, 2012 - 7 – 8:30 pm Middletown Town Hall 245 DeKoven Drive • Middletown, CT

Event Is Open To The Public

For more information contact: Chris Diorio atchris.diorio@cga.ct.gov or 1-800-842-1421

Local State Senator Suzio Proposes Gas Tax Cap

Senator Suzio (R) represents the 13th District which includes part of Middletown

Article as it appeared on the website of WFSB3 on Jan 10, 2012 5:33 PM

Channel 3 (WFSB) – Like many drivers, State Sen. Leonard Suzio of Meriden is fed up paying the highest gas taxes in the country and the state.

“There’s no limit to it and as a consequence, as gas prices have gone up, Connecticut has been collecting a windfall,” Suzio said.

Suzio is introducing a proposal to cap the gross receipts tax on gas whenever prices hit $3 a gallon.
Right now, Connecticut is averaging $3.58. Residents can thank the state excise tax for 25 cents of that price, but gross receipts also makes up another quarter.

So if Suzio’s bill were to pass, he said the price at the pump today would drop by a nickel.
“It needs to be regulated. They need to start thinking about us as the people who are driving everyday, back and forth,” said resident Nick Bisaccia.

Any savings is a welcome sight for drivers, but the state said gross receipts is what keeps the roads toll free.

In 2010, the tax raked in $340 million and covered the cost of various road projects.
Suzio will be introducing the bill in February.

http://www.wfsb.com/story/16490364/state-lawmaker-wants-to-cap-gas-prices

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Earlier in the week fishmuscle reported Rep. Matt Lesser (D) representing the 100th District of the Legislature is considering a challenge Suzio for a State Senate seat for the 13th District.Read here: http://middletowneyenews.blogspot.com/2012/01/record-journal-lesser-considering.html

Toy Drive: Senator Len Suzio

Senator Len Suzio will host a Toy Drive Saturday , December 10, 2011 10 am -1 pm AMATO'S Toy Store 395 Main Street Middletown, CT Please stop by and donate an unwrapped toy. Toys will be distributed by Community Renewal Team to needy children in our community. For more info contact: Chris Diorio @860-240-8801 or Chris.Diorio@cga.ct.gov

Town Hall Meeting with Senator Suzio

CT State Representative Senator Len Suzio will be holding a town hall style meeting tonight at City Hall in the Council Chambers at 6:30 pm. The public is invited and encouraged to attend to discuss any local issues they would like to address with the senator. Suzio recently came to Middletown to attend Ct Foodshare.

http://ctsenaterepublicans.com/home-suzio/

This meeting will take place in the foyer to Council Chambers.

Senator Len Suzio (R) Endorses Jon Pulino for Treasurer

Editor,
I urge Middletown voters to vote for Jon Pulino for City Treasurer. I know Jon personally and I have always been impressed by his intelligence, intensity and incredible work ethic. John's three-pronged plan which includes a bipartisan treasurer's cabinet is a terrific idea and shows Jon's creativity and open-mindedness. I know if Jon is elected he will give a 110% effort to the job.

Please vote for Jon Pulino on Nov. 8th!

State Senator Len Suzio

Senator on Your Sidewalk Thursday 4 to 6 pm

State Senator Len Suzio will hold another "Senator on Your Sidewalk" event this Thursday (Oct. 27) outside the Stop & Shop on 416 Main Street, Middletown.

From 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Stop & Shop, Suzio will talk with taxpayers and listen to their thoughts and comments about state taxes and spending, transportation, public safety and a whole host of issues.

Suzio will have on hand a new petition he has created to axe the tax on social security benefits. Connecticut is one of just 14 states to tax Social Security income.

"Why, with our already high cost of living, are we taxing Social Security income?" Suzio said. "Shouldn’t we be doing all we can to help seniors and those on fixed incomes, especially during these difficult times? I am asking the same questions up at the State Capitol. Taxing your social security benefits is wrong. If you feel the same way, you can help me by signing my petition. I will present your signatures to Gov. Malloy and to Democrat leaders to show them that the public is demanding that this tax be taken off our state's books."

Suzio will also bring his petition to cap the state’s gas tax for residents to sign. The gas tax cap petition has already been signed by hundreds of area taxpayers.

"I look forward to and enjoy these 'Sidewalk' events because I get to hear directly from taxpayers on what they want to see accomplished in Hartford," Suzio said. "I then take those ideas to the State Capitol."

Suzio (www.senatorsuzio.com) voted against the record tax hikes which took effect this summer.

Suzio has held similar “Sidewalk” event in Meriden, Cheshire and Middlefield..

Contact: 860 301 4055

Senator On Our Sidewalk

State Senator Len Suzio (R- Meriden) will hold a "Senator on Your Sidewalk" event from 4 – 6 PM on Thursday, September 15 outside of the Stop & Shop at 416 East Main Street, Middletown

Click here for his personal invitation video on YouTube