Fiscal Responsibility - Constitutionally Limited Government - Free Markets

Bethel Republicans  »  Toni Boucher

Toni Boucher

The Connecticut State Senator from the 26th district is Toni Boucher.  This is her bio and other informaton from the 2010 election.

www.boucherstatesenate.com

Connecticut State Senate, 26th District

 

 


Toni Boucher addresses the Bethel Republicans at the Lobsterfest

More Than 6,000 Constituent Issues Resolved

Lowering Taxes, Streamlining Government

  • Architect of 2007 “No Tax Increase” state budget & 2008 “Alternative” budget
  • Fought to eliminate automobile tax, estate tax, tax on pensions for seniors & veterans
  • Reduced cost of state & local government by negotiating budgets & contracts worth up to $17 billion
  • Stopped new increases in gas tax at the pump

Improving Transportation

  • Stopped Super 7 highway extension in 1999, 2007, 2008
  • Saved the Danbury train line from budget axe in 1997
  • Chief architect of Danbury line upgrades: 100 parking spots, train station plumbing & $17 million in equipment
  • Key role in Metro-North’s purchase of new rail cars

Protecting Our Environment & Quality of Life

  • Preserved Kelda & Troutbrook open space, Orem’s Diner & historic sites in Wilton, helped save Norwalk’s Cranbury neighborhood
  • Increased funding for New Canaan Nature Center
  • Reformed managed care, increased home based-assisted living services for seniors

Strengthening Public Education

  • Improved quality of education: pre-school, literacy, bilingual, math, science, art & music, gifted programs
  • Increased funding for local school districts, community colleges & UConn
  • Protected teachers’ pensions
  • Introduced Connecticut 529 college savings plans

Advocacy for Businesses & Professionals

  • Reduced taxes & workers’ compensation expenses for small businesses
  • Obtained tax incentives for small & leading-edge businesses
  • Tort reform, reduced costs for doctors, hospitals
  • Streamlined professional licensing procedures for CPAs
  • Endorsed by Connecticut’s largest business association

Leadership & Experience

  • 12 years as State Representative, 6 as Assistant Minority Leader
  • State Board of Education, Chair of Policy & Long-Range Planning Committees
  • 10 years in Wilton’s local government: Board of Selectmen, Board of Education Chair
  • 20-year business career: executive at Fortune 500 companies, co-founder of small businesses
  • Director of non-profit institute
  • UConn MBA, Series 7 & 63 Securities licenses