Second Time the Charm?: Paul Crisci challenges Cohen CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Now in 2024, Paul Crisci has de- cided to challenge Senator Co- hen once again for the District 12 State Senate seat, which en- compasses Guilford, Madison. Killingworth, Branford, North Branford, and Durham, along with portions of East Haven and Middlefield. When asked about his motivations for run- ning again, Crisci stated it was simple: "I love Connecticut, but I have concerns that businesses and residents are leaving due to the lack of affordability due to endlessly rising taxes and over-regulation on businesses. The political landscape, as a whole, has become more about tribalism and celebrityism than *C common sense. It seems that we have forgotten that these elected positions we are aspiring to win are about the people and their everyday needs not the spe- cial interests of a few." Crisci's platform this time around will continue to empha- size common sense. "First and foremost, it's imperative that I address the ongoing utility bill issue that is plaguing our resi- dents," he asserted. This is not something new. This is some- thing much deeper than simply the unfair charges to our resi- dents. It stems from poor fiscal responsibilities that the gover- nor and the majority in Hartford have failed to address. The bot- tom line, COVID relief funds PAUL CRISCI For State Senate District 12 Still No Politics. Just Common Sense. were mismanaged and used for special interests, as well as the misleading so-called surplus that would not exist if not for the govemment windfall due to COVID. A utility bill moratori- um for people who were unable to pay their bills during the pan- demic clearly required the at- tention of the ARPA funds that our state received. Unfortunate- ly, Christine Cohen and many of the other majority leaders chose to ignore these important facts along with a number of other is- sues plaguing our energy sector in Connecticut." Crisci went on to emphasize that Cohen cannot claim to be for the environment while burdening her constitu- ents with poor decision-making regarding essential public utili- ty costs. Crisci promised when elected, he would demand that pass-through fees and EV infra- structure not be the burden of the taxpayer. Crisci stated that the state and the majority lead- ership need to bear the respon- sibility for the poor financial decisions they have made over recent years. Additionally, another initiative Crisci promises to bring to the table is his legislative creation, Project 18-29 and Beyond. "During my first campaign run, I realized that the young adults between the ages of 18 to 29 are the one group of people that no one speaks to or represents," he explained. "As I was recording my cam- PCforCT.com paign videos, I continued to see the cameraman nodding every time I mentioned the lack of affordability for our young people in the state." After launching this initiative, Crisci added "and beyond" to acknowledge individuals over 30, responding to feedback from constituents like a young man who reached out to ask, "What about us? What about people who are 30 plus?" By broadening his initiative, he realized that it should also en- compass seniors as well. As the election approaches, all eyes will be on District 12 as voters prepare to make crucial decisions about their political future. Paid for by Paul for Senate, Mann Hasen, Treasurer. Approved by Paul Crisci. Second Time the Charm ?: Paul Crisci challenges Cohen CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Now in 2024 , Paul Crisci has de- cided to challenge Senator Co- hen once again for the District 12 State Senate seat , which en- compasses Guilford , Madison . Killingworth , Branford , North Branford , and Durham , along with portions of East Haven and Middlefield . When asked about his motivations for run- ning again , Crisci stated it was simple : " I love Connecticut , but I have concerns that businesses and residents are leaving due to the lack of affordability due to endlessly rising taxes and over - regulation on businesses . The political landscape , as a whole , has become more about tribalism and celebrityism than * C common sense . It seems that we have forgotten that these elected positions we are aspiring to win are about the people and their everyday needs not the spe- cial interests of a few . " Crisci's platform this time around will continue to empha- size common sense . " First and foremost , it's imperative that I address the ongoing utility bill issue that is plaguing our resi- dents , " he asserted . This is not something new . This is some- thing much deeper than simply the unfair charges to our resi- dents . It stems from poor fiscal responsibilities that the gover- nor and the majority in Hartford have failed to address . The bot- tom line , COVID relief funds PAUL CRISCI For State Senate District 12 Still No Politics . Just Common Sense . were mismanaged and used for special interests , as well as the misleading so - called surplus that would not exist if not for the govemment windfall due to COVID . A utility bill moratori- um for people who were unable to pay their bills during the pan- demic clearly required the at- tention of the ARPA funds that our state received . Unfortunate- ly , Christine Cohen and many of the other majority leaders chose to ignore these important facts along with a number of other is- sues plaguing our energy sector in Connecticut . " Crisci went on to emphasize that Cohen cannot claim to be for the environment while burdening her constitu- ents with poor decision - making regarding essential public utili- ty costs . Crisci promised when elected , he would demand that pass - through fees and EV infra- structure not be the burden of the taxpayer . Crisci stated that the state and the majority lead- ership need to bear the respon- sibility for the poor financial decisions they have made over recent years . Additionally , another initiative Crisci promises to bring to the table is his legislative creation , Project 18-29 and Beyond . " During my first campaign run , I realized that the young adults between the ages of 18 to 29 are the one group of people that no one speaks to or represents , " he explained . " As I was recording my cam- PCforCT.com paign videos , I continued to see the cameraman nodding every time I mentioned the lack of affordability for our young people in the state . " After launching this initiative , Crisci added " and beyond " to acknowledge individuals over 30 , responding to feedback from constituents like a young man who reached out to ask , " What about us ? What about people who are 30 plus ? " By broadening his initiative , he realized that it should also en- compass seniors as well . As the election approaches , all eyes will be on District 12 as voters prepare to make crucial decisions about their political future . Paid for by Paul for Senate , Mann Hasen , Treasurer . Approved by Paul Crisci .