Paul Cicarella is an American politician who is currently serving as a Connecticut State senator representing the 34th District, which encompasses Wallingford, Connecticut, North Haven, Connecticut, East Haven, Connecticut, and some surrounding towns. Cicarella is a member of the Republican Party.
Paul Cicarella | |
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 Cicarella in 2022 | |
| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Len Fasano |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | North Haven, Connecticut |
| Website | ctsenaterepublicans |
Political career
editFollowing the announcement of Len Fasano's retirement in March 2020, Cicarella sought the Republican nomination for the seat.[1] Cicarella won the general election against April Capone on November 3, 2020, Winning important votes in larger towns such as East Haven.[2] Cicarella currently serves as the Ranking Member of both the Senate Housing Committee and the Veterans' Affairs Committee.[3]
Cicarella was unopposed in 2022.
In March 2024, the New Haven Register reported that Cicarella's election in 2020 had increased his disability payout by 84%.[4]
In June 2024, another New Haven Register investigation implied that Cicarella had not reported other income while he received disability payments.[5]
References
edit- ^ Dignan, Claire. "North Haven's Cicarella aims to fill Fasano's CT Senate spot". nhregister.com. New Haven Register. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Zaretsky, Mark. "Cicarella defeats Capone for 34th District Senate seat - including in East H". nhregister.com. New Haven Register. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Ballotpedia. "Paul Cicarella". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/ct-disability-pension-system-paul-cicarella-19066746.php [bare URL]
- ^ https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/ct-senator-paul-cicarella-workers-comp-19509167.php [bare URL]