PAID ADVERTISEMENT 2024 District 12 State Senate Election Comes Down to a Tale of Two Mindsets and Two Candidates W ith only five days left in a "first-time" car- ly election world and district, two candidates familiar with the issues of District 12 as well as with each other are both working to grab any last-min- ute undecided voters. Although day one of early voting showed that Democrats were clearly motivated with 27,393 votes cast statewide (46.7% of first- day votes), Republican candi- date Paul Crisci is maintaining faith that it's not how you start a race but how you finish. "I am confident everyone who plans to vote will find their way to the polls. It's just a matter of when, not if, Crisci stated. "I don't think there's a person across this state, let alone the country, who doesn't plan on weighing in on this year's election." When speaking to candidates across the state, the sentiment seems clear: regardless of who's running for office, the presidential election is at the forefront of everyone's mind. When asked about the pres- idential election, District 12 State Senate Candidate Paul Crisci stated, "Respectfully, I personally don't care, and I can promise you that neither Vice President Harris nor former President Trump are wringing their hands over what's hap- pening in Connecticut. I will obviously vote for who I think will do the best job, but my fo- cus is on the District 12 State Senate race." When Candidate Crisci was asked what final thoughts he would like to leave with the last-minute voters still weigh- ing their decision, he had this to say: "I ask everyone to main- tain an open mind and not allow themselves to get caught up in identity politics. Each voter owes it to themselves to un- derstand all the issues, not just some." When asked to clabo- rate, he said, "Senator Cohen continues to speak about issues she knows her supporters favor, but there is another group of residents that have concerns re- garding issues that affect them as well. For instance, Senator Cohen champions the environ- ment and a woman's right to choose. Those are both import ant issues ones that I respect and will be involved with but they are not the only issues." do is put out small brush fires and save cats from trees, but anything other than that they would ignore? That would, of course, be unacceptable, and the firefighter would most like- ly be removed from his or her duties. Senator Cohen, unfor- tunately, falls into that same category, ignoring residents' concerns about crime, utility costs, electric vehicle man- dates, overburdened business regulations, concerns about af- fordability in Connecticut, and even environmental concerns when it comes to pollution at East Haven's Tweed Airport." Crisci also touched on Senator Cohen's record as chairperson of the transportation commit- tee. "Senator Cohen has touted her positions on both the envi- ronmental and transportation committees, both of which, in my opinion, she has fallen short on. Most of the efforts Senator Cohen offered regarding the environment fell short due to reactive legislation, such as only addressing the removal of PFAS (chemicals used by the fire department to put out fires) without an alternative measure to extinguish them. Senator Cohen has also ignored the concerns residents have about how the elementary school and fire department will fix the is- Crisci reminded, "Respectful- ly. Senator Cohen has had six years to prove herself to her employers, the voters. And to this point, as a resident of Dis- trict 12, I can tell you that she falls short in the multitasking category." Crisci continued, "As in any job, it is the person's responsibility to display the ability to address all the tasks of the job-or, in the case of senator, the issues that need to be addressed. Senator Cohen has set her sights only on the issue of contaminants in the wa- sues she feels she and her sup- porters are interested in." Cris- ci offered an example: "Can you imagine a firefighter stat- ing that the only task they will VOTE 4B Paul State Senator Vote for One Crisci a ter supply. Crisci continued, "And now, as the chair of the transportation committee, Sen- ator Cohen is once again falling short, overseeing the worst fa- C tality rate on our highways. So much so that Senator Murphy needed to make a public plea to Washington for emergency funds to assist with the issues Senator Cohen oversees." Cris- ci also noted that Senator Co- hen was not present at Senator Murphy's press conference re- questing aid from Washington. "Either she wasn't invited, or she was too busy, but in either case, it speaks volumes about Senator Cohen's inability to get the important things done that impact our communities and lives." Crisci added, "Respectfully, Senator Cohen speaks con- stantly about being part of bi- partisan projects or decisions, but in most cases, she is either attaching herself to someone else's accomplishments-most recently, the funding for the North Branford Police Depart- ment, for which she offered no assistance or she is looking to share blame for a failing piece of legislation or decisions. Ei- ther way, Senator Cohen seems to continue to insulate herself from the realities that many of her constituents are concerned about and want to discuss." Crisci noted, "I find it mind-boggling that as a sena- tor, Christine Cohen's strategy during an election would be to turn off communication on her social media as well as to avoid all opportunities to have a one- on-one debate with me. I know it is fashionable these days to PAUL CRISCI For State Senate District 12 Still No Politics. Just Common Sense. PCforCT.com Paid for by Paul for Senate, Mann Hasen, Treasurer. Approved by Paul Crisci. EARLY VOTING BRANFORD COMMUNITY HOUSE Church Street, First Floor Presidential Election 2024 Oct 21-Now 310am-6pm Oct 29431,8am-8pm insinuate that I am insignif- icant, but if I were in office, I would understand that it is my obligation and responsibility to the residents of the district to answer questions not only about my record but also about what I specifically plan to do for the future." Crisci punctuated, "To this point, and after two elections with Senator Cohen, I have heard nothing about any plan she has to address the concerns that many residents have in District 12." CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 PAID ADVERTISEMENT 2024 District 12 State Senate Election Comes Down to a Tale of Two Mindsets and Two Candidates W ith only five days left in a " first - time " car- ly election world and district , two candidates familiar with the issues of District 12 as well as with each other are both working to grab any last - min- ute undecided voters . Although day one of early voting showed that Democrats were clearly motivated with 27,393 votes cast statewide ( 46.7 % of first- day votes ) , Republican candi- date Paul Crisci is maintaining faith that it's not how you start a race but how you finish . " I am confident everyone who plans to vote will find their way to the polls . It's just a matter of when , not if , Crisci stated . " I don't think there's a person across this state , let alone the country , who doesn't plan on weighing in on this year's election . " When speaking to candidates across the state , the sentiment seems clear : regardless of who's running for office , the presidential election is at the forefront of everyone's mind . When asked about the pres- idential election , District 12 State Senate Candidate Paul Crisci stated , " Respectfully , I personally don't care , and I can promise you that neither Vice President Harris nor former President Trump are wringing their hands over what's hap- pening in Connecticut . I will obviously vote for who I think will do the best job , but my fo- cus is on the District 12 State Senate race . " When Candidate Crisci was asked what final thoughts he would like to leave with the last - minute voters still weigh- ing their decision , he had this to say : " I ask everyone to main- tain an open mind and not allow themselves to get caught up in identity politics . Each voter owes it to themselves to un- derstand all the issues , not just some . " When asked to clabo- rate , he said , " Senator Cohen continues to speak about issues she knows her supporters favor , but there is another group of residents that have concerns re- garding issues that affect them as well . For instance , Senator Cohen champions the environ- ment and a woman's right to choose . Those are both import ant issues ones that I respect and will be involved with but they are not the only issues . " do is put out small brush fires and save cats from trees , but anything other than that they would ignore ? That would , of course , be unacceptable , and the firefighter would most like- ly be removed from his or her duties . Senator Cohen , unfor- tunately , falls into that same category , ignoring residents ' concerns about crime , utility costs , electric vehicle man- dates , overburdened business regulations , concerns about af- fordability in Connecticut , and even environmental concerns when it comes to pollution at East Haven's Tweed Airport . " Crisci also touched on Senator Cohen's record as chairperson of the transportation commit- tee . " Senator Cohen has touted her positions on both the envi- ronmental and transportation committees , both of which , in my opinion , she has fallen short on . Most of the efforts Senator Cohen offered regarding the environment fell short due to reactive legislation , such as only addressing the removal of PFAS ( chemicals used by the fire department to put out fires ) without an alternative measure to extinguish them . Senator Cohen has also ignored the concerns residents have about how the elementary school and fire department will fix the is- Crisci reminded , " Respectful- ly . Senator Cohen has had six years to prove herself to her employers , the voters . And to this point , as a resident of Dis- trict 12 , I can tell you that she falls short in the multitasking category . " Crisci continued , " As in any job , it is the person's responsibility to display the ability to address all the tasks of the job - or , in the case of senator , the issues that need to be addressed . Senator Cohen has set her sights only on the issue of contaminants in the wa- sues she feels she and her sup- porters are interested in . " Cris- ci offered an example : " Can you imagine a firefighter stat- ing that the only task they will VOTE 4B Paul State Senator Vote for One Crisci a ter supply . Crisci continued , " And now , as the chair of the transportation committee , Sen- ator Cohen is once again falling short , overseeing the worst fa- C tality rate on our highways . So much so that Senator Murphy needed to make a public plea to Washington for emergency funds to assist with the issues Senator Cohen oversees . " Cris- ci also noted that Senator Co- hen was not present at Senator Murphy's press conference re- questing aid from Washington . " Either she wasn't invited , or she was too busy , but in either case , it speaks volumes about Senator Cohen's inability to get the important things done that impact our communities and lives . " Crisci added , " Respectfully , Senator Cohen speaks con- stantly about being part of bi- partisan projects or decisions , but in most cases , she is either attaching herself to someone else's accomplishments - most recently , the funding for the North Branford Police Depart- ment , for which she offered no assistance or she is looking to share blame for a failing piece of legislation or decisions . Ei- ther way , Senator Cohen seems to continue to insulate herself from the realities that many of her constituents are concerned about and want to discuss . " Crisci noted , " I find it mind - boggling that as a sena- tor , Christine Cohen's strategy during an election would be to turn off communication on her social media as well as to avoid all opportunities to have a one- on - one debate with me . I know it is fashionable these days to PAUL CRISCI For State Senate District 12 Still No Politics . Just Common Sense . PCforCT.com Paid for by Paul for Senate , Mann Hasen , Treasurer . Approved by Paul Crisci . EARLY VOTING BRANFORD COMMUNITY HOUSE Church Street , First Floor Presidential Election 2024 Oct 21 - Now 310am - 6pm Oct 29431,8am - 8pm insinuate that I am insignif- icant , but if I were in office , I would understand that it is my obligation and responsibility to the residents of the district to answer questions not only about my record but also about what I specifically plan to do for the future . " Crisci punctuated , " To this point , and after two elections with Senator Cohen , I have heard nothing about any plan she has to address the concerns that many residents have in District 12. " CONTINUED ON PAGE 5